Current Affairs Quiz 24 March 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 24 March 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Tuberculosis (TB) in India:
1. India has the highest TB burden in the world.
2. The National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) aims to eliminate TB by 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: India has the highest TB burden in the world. (Correct)
◦ India accounts for 27% of the world’s TB cases as per the WHO Global TB Report 2023.• Statement 2: The National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) aims to eliminate TB by 2030. (Incorrect)
◦ India aims to eliminate TB by 2025, five years ahead of the global target of 2030 under the UN SDGs.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: India has the highest TB burden in the world. (Correct)
◦ India accounts for 27% of the world’s TB cases as per the WHO Global TB Report 2023.• Statement 2: The National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) aims to eliminate TB by 2030. (Incorrect)
◦ India aims to eliminate TB by 2025, five years ahead of the global target of 2030 under the UN SDGs. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following conditions must be satisfied before imposing an anti-dumping duty in India?
1. There must be proof that the imported goods are priced lower than their normal value.
2. There must be material injury to the domestic industry due to such imports.
3. The country imposing the duty must have prior approval from the WTO.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: There must be proof that the imported goods are priced lower than their normal value. (Correct)
◦ Anti-dumping duties are imposed when goods are sold below their fair market value in the country of origin.• Statement 2: There must be material injury to the domestic industry due to such imports. (Correct)
◦ The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) must establish that dumping is harming domestic industries.• Statement 3: The country imposing the duty must have prior approval from the WTO. (Incorrect)
◦ WTO does not require prior approval but monitors such duties for compliance with trade rules.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: There must be proof that the imported goods are priced lower than their normal value. (Correct)
◦ Anti-dumping duties are imposed when goods are sold below their fair market value in the country of origin.• Statement 2: There must be material injury to the domestic industry due to such imports. (Correct)
◦ The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) must establish that dumping is harming domestic industries.• Statement 3: The country imposing the duty must have prior approval from the WTO. (Incorrect)
◦ WTO does not require prior approval but monitors such duties for compliance with trade rules. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following best describes India’s approach to AI development?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Prioritizing AI for societal applications, linguistic diversity, and digital public goods
Explanation:
• India’s AI strategy focuses on:
◦ Bhashini – AI for language translation
◦ AI4Bharat – AI for linguistic diversity
◦ AI for Digital Public Goods (e.g., CoWIN, UPI, Aadhaar)
• Unlike Western AI companies, India does not focus solely on Large Language Models (LLMs) but on AI for governance and inclusion.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Prioritizing AI for societal applications, linguistic diversity, and digital public goods
Explanation:
• India’s AI strategy focuses on:
◦ Bhashini – AI for language translation
◦ AI4Bharat – AI for linguistic diversity
◦ AI for Digital Public Goods (e.g., CoWIN, UPI, Aadhaar)
• Unlike Western AI companies, India does not focus solely on Large Language Models (LLMs) but on AI for governance and inclusion. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano, recently in the news due to its eruption, is located on which island?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Flores
Explanation:
• The Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano is part of the Lewotobi twin volcano system on Flores Island, Indonesia.
• It consists of:
◦ Lewotobi Laki-laki (Male Volcano)
◦ Lewotobi Perempuan (Female Volcano)
• It recently erupted, causing ashfall and evacuations.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Flores
Explanation:
• The Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano is part of the Lewotobi twin volcano system on Flores Island, Indonesia.
• It consists of:
◦ Lewotobi Laki-laki (Male Volcano)
◦ Lewotobi Perempuan (Female Volcano)
• It recently erupted, causing ashfall and evacuations. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the IUCN Red List is correct?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) It assesses both flora and fauna
Explanation:
• Statement 1: It is updated every 10 years. (Incorrect)
◦ The IUCN Red List is updated regularly, typically annually or biennially.
• Statement 2: It assesses both flora and fauna. (Correct)
◦ The Red List categorizes both plants and animals based on their risk of extinction.
• Statement 3: It is legally binding on member nations. (Incorrect)
◦ The IUCN Red List is not legally binding, but it serves as a key reference for conservation.
• Statement 4: It is published by UNEP. (Incorrect)
◦ The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) publishes the Red List, not UNEP.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) It assesses both flora and fauna
Explanation:
• Statement 1: It is updated every 10 years. (Incorrect)
◦ The IUCN Red List is updated regularly, typically annually or biennially.
• Statement 2: It assesses both flora and fauna. (Correct)
◦ The Red List categorizes both plants and animals based on their risk of extinction.
• Statement 3: It is legally binding on member nations. (Incorrect)
◦ The IUCN Red List is not legally binding, but it serves as a key reference for conservation.
• Statement 4: It is published by UNEP. (Incorrect)
◦ The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) publishes the Red List, not UNEP.
