Current Affairs Quiz 25 February 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 25 February 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the case of Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India (2020) related to internet shutdowns in India:
1. The Supreme Court held that access to the internet is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) and Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution.
2. The Court directed that internet shutdown orders must adhere to the principles of proportionality and must be reviewed periodically.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. On the relationship between fundamental rights and the internet:
“We need to distinguish between the internet as a tool and the freedom of expression through the internet. The fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) and the freedom to practice any profession or carry on any trade, business, or occupation under Article 19(1)(g) using the medium of internet is constitutionally protected.”
This means that while the internet serves as a medium to exercise these rights, the right to access the internet per se is not explicitly recognized as a standalone fundamental right.• Statement 2: Correct. The Court emphasized that restrictions on internet services must be proportionate, follow legal procedures, and undergo periodic review under the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017.
IncorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. On the relationship between fundamental rights and the internet:
“We need to distinguish between the internet as a tool and the freedom of expression through the internet. The fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) and the freedom to practice any profession or carry on any trade, business, or occupation under Article 19(1)(g) using the medium of internet is constitutionally protected.”
This means that while the internet serves as a medium to exercise these rights, the right to access the internet per se is not explicitly recognized as a standalone fundamental right.• Statement 2: Correct. The Court emphasized that restrictions on internet services must be proportionate, follow legal procedures, and undergo periodic review under the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following reports is not published by the International Labour Organization (ILO)?
CorrectAnswer: (c) World Economic Outlook
Explanation:
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) publishes the World Economic Outlook.
• The International Labour Organization (ILO) publishes the following:
◦ Global Wage Report – focuses on global wage trends and inequality.
◦ World Employment and Social Outlook – analyzes labor market trends.
◦ Global Employment Trends for Youth – focuses on youth employment patterns and challenges.IncorrectAnswer: (c) World Economic Outlook
Explanation:
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) publishes the World Economic Outlook.
• The International Labour Organization (ILO) publishes the following:
◦ Global Wage Report – focuses on global wage trends and inequality.
◦ World Employment and Social Outlook – analyzes labor market trends.
◦ Global Employment Trends for Youth – focuses on youth employment patterns and challenges. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following effects on an astronaut’s health is not directly caused by microgravity conditions during space travel?
CorrectAnswer: (c) DNA damage leading to increased cancer risk
Explanation:
• Option (a): Microgravity leads to bone density loss due to the absence of mechanical loading. ✔️
• Option (b): Fluid shifts in microgravity increase intracranial pressure, causing vision impairment. ✔️
• Option (c): DNA damage and increased cancer risk are primarily caused by radiation exposure, not microgravity. ❌
• Option (d): Lack of gravity leads to muscle atrophy as muscles aren’t engaged in supporting body weight. ✔️IncorrectAnswer: (c) DNA damage leading to increased cancer risk
Explanation:
• Option (a): Microgravity leads to bone density loss due to the absence of mechanical loading. ✔️
• Option (b): Fluid shifts in microgravity increase intracranial pressure, causing vision impairment. ✔️
• Option (c): DNA damage and increased cancer risk are primarily caused by radiation exposure, not microgravity. ❌
• Option (d): Lack of gravity leads to muscle atrophy as muscles aren’t engaged in supporting body weight. ✔️ - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Who appoints the Vice-Chancellor of a central university in India?
CorrectAnswer: (b) President of India
Explanation:
• For central universities, the President of India is the Visitor and appoints the Vice-Chancellor based on recommendations from a search-cum-selection committee.
• For state universities, the Governor (as Chancellor) typically appoints the Vice-Chancellor.
• The UGC provides guidelines but does not appoint Vice-Chancellors.
• The Ministry of Education facilitates the process but doesn’t directly appoint.IncorrectAnswer: (b) President of India
Explanation:
• For central universities, the President of India is the Visitor and appoints the Vice-Chancellor based on recommendations from a search-cum-selection committee.
• For state universities, the Governor (as Chancellor) typically appoints the Vice-Chancellor.
• The UGC provides guidelines but does not appoint Vice-Chancellors.
• The Ministry of Education facilitates the process but doesn’t directly appoint. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Surveillance Capitalism, consider the following statements:
1. It focuses on extracting personal data to predict and influence human behavior.
2. The term was coined by Alex Pentland in his work The Age of Surveillance Capitalism (2018).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. Surveillance capitalism revolves around commodifying personal data to predict and shape human behavior.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The term Surveillance Capitalism was coined by Shoshana Zuboff, not Alex Pentland. Pentland is associated with Social Physics, which studies human interaction patterns.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. Surveillance capitalism revolves around commodifying personal data to predict and shape human behavior.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The term Surveillance Capitalism was coined by Shoshana Zuboff, not Alex Pentland. Pentland is associated with Social Physics, which studies human interaction patterns.
