Current Affairs Quiz 22 January 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 22 January 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
What does the principle of “jus soli” refer to?
CorrectAnswer:
B) Citizenship granted based on the place of one’s birthExplanation:
● Jus soli (Latin for “right of the soil”) is a principle of citizenship where an individual acquires citizenship based on their place of birth.
● This means that anyone born within the territory of a country automatically becomes a citizen of that country, regardless of their parents’ nationality.
● It is commonly practiced in countries like the United States and Canada.
● This differs from jus sanguinis (“right of blood”), where citizenship is determined by the nationality of one’s parents.IncorrectAnswer:
B) Citizenship granted based on the place of one’s birthExplanation:
● Jus soli (Latin for “right of the soil”) is a principle of citizenship where an individual acquires citizenship based on their place of birth.
● This means that anyone born within the territory of a country automatically becomes a citizen of that country, regardless of their parents’ nationality.
● It is commonly practiced in countries like the United States and Canada.
● This differs from jus sanguinis (“right of blood”), where citizenship is determined by the nationality of one’s parents. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the “Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme?
CorrectAnswer:
D) Interns are required to have a master’s degree to be eligible for the scheme.Explanation:
● The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme is designed to provide 12-month internships in India’s top 500 companies, aiming to offer opportunities to one crore youth over five years.
● Interns receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹5,000, which includes ₹4,500 from the government and ₹500 from the company.
● Eligibility criteria include being a permanent resident of India, aged 21-24 years, and having completed at least a certificate from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI), a diploma from a Polytechnic Institute, or a bachelor’s degree.
● A master’s degree is not a requirement for eligibilityIncorrectAnswer:
D) Interns are required to have a master’s degree to be eligible for the scheme.Explanation:
● The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme is designed to provide 12-month internships in India’s top 500 companies, aiming to offer opportunities to one crore youth over five years.
● Interns receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹5,000, which includes ₹4,500 from the government and ₹500 from the company.
● Eligibility criteria include being a permanent resident of India, aged 21-24 years, and having completed at least a certificate from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI), a diploma from a Polytechnic Institute, or a bachelor’s degree.
● A master’s degree is not a requirement for eligibility - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the “Smart Cities Mission”:
1. The mission aims to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development by leveraging technology.
2. It is implemented as a 100% centrally funded scheme.
3. Cities under the mission are selected through a competitive process involving state governments.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer:
C) 1 and 3 onlyExplanation:
● The Smart Cities Mission focuses on sustainable and inclusive urban development by applying smart solutions (Statement 1 is correct).
● The mission is a centrally sponsored scheme, where funding is shared between the central and state governments, not 100% centrally funded (Statement 2 is incorrect).
● The selection of cities under the mission is done through a competitive process involving state governments (Statement 3 is correct).IncorrectAnswer:
C) 1 and 3 onlyExplanation:
● The Smart Cities Mission focuses on sustainable and inclusive urban development by applying smart solutions (Statement 1 is correct).
● The mission is a centrally sponsored scheme, where funding is shared between the central and state governments, not 100% centrally funded (Statement 2 is incorrect).
● The selection of cities under the mission is done through a competitive process involving state governments (Statement 3 is correct). - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT):
1. The Indus Water Treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan, with the mediation of the United Nations.
2. The treaty allocates the waters of the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.
3. The treaty has provisions for dispute resolution through the World Bank as a facilitator.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer:
B) 2 and 3 onlyExplanation:
● The Indus Water Treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan with the mediation of the World Bank, not the United Nations (Statement 1 is incorrect).
● The treaty allocates the waters of the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India (Statement 2 is correct).
● It includes provisions for resolving disputes, with the World Bank acting as a facilitator in case of disagreements (Statement 3 is correct).IncorrectAnswer:
B) 2 and 3 onlyExplanation:
● The Indus Water Treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan with the mediation of the World Bank, not the United Nations (Statement 1 is incorrect).
● The treaty allocates the waters of the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India (Statement 2 is correct).
● It includes provisions for resolving disputes, with the World Bank acting as a facilitator in case of disagreements (Statement 3 is correct). - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements correctly highlights the difference in citizenship eligibility criteria for the office of President in the United States and India?
CorrectAnswer:
B) In the United States, the President must be a natural-born citizen, whereas in India, both natural-born and naturalized citizens are eligible.Explanation:
● The U.S. Constitution restricts the office of the President to natural-born citizens, ensuring that only individuals who are citizens by birth are eligible.
● On the other hand, the Indian Constitution permits any citizen, whether natural-born or naturalized, to become President, as long as they fulfill other eligibility requirements.IncorrectAnswer:
B) In the United States, the President must be a natural-born citizen, whereas in India, both natural-born and naturalized citizens are eligible.Explanation:
● The U.S. Constitution restricts the office of the President to natural-born citizens, ensuring that only individuals who are citizens by birth are eligible.
● On the other hand, the Indian Constitution permits any citizen, whether natural-born or naturalized, to become President, as long as they fulfill other eligibility requirements.
