Current Affairs Quiz 25 March 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 25 March 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), consider the following statements:
1. Over the past four years, more than 10 crore job cards have been deleted from the scheme.
2. The new guidelines mandate that job card deletions must be approved by a Gram Sabha.
3. The Aadhaar-based payment system has been explicitly identified as the primary reason for job card deletions by the government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: A) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct
• Over the past four years, more than 10 crore job cards have been deleted from the MGNREGS database.
• The reasons cited include fake entries, duplication, inactive beneficiaries, and migration.Statement 2 is correct
• As per the new guidelines, Gram Sabha approval is required for job card deletions, ensuring transparency and preventing wrongful deletions.Statement 3 is incorrect
• The government has not explicitly identified the Aadhaar-based payment system as the primary reason for job card deletions.
• While Aadhaar-based payments have caused delays and exclusions in some cases, the official reasons include fake job cards, ineligible beneficiaries, and non-participation for more than 3 years.IncorrectCorrect Answer: A) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct
• Over the past four years, more than 10 crore job cards have been deleted from the MGNREGS database.
• The reasons cited include fake entries, duplication, inactive beneficiaries, and migration.Statement 2 is correct
• As per the new guidelines, Gram Sabha approval is required for job card deletions, ensuring transparency and preventing wrongful deletions.Statement 3 is incorrect
• The government has not explicitly identified the Aadhaar-based payment system as the primary reason for job card deletions.
• While Aadhaar-based payments have caused delays and exclusions in some cases, the official reasons include fake job cards, ineligible beneficiaries, and non-participation for more than 3 years. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
DNA polymorphisms are essential for differentiating individuals. Which of the following best explains why Short Tandem Repeats (STRs) are widely used in forensic science?
CorrectCorrect Answer: B) They vary in number among individuals, creating unique DNA profiles.
Explanation:
• STRs are short sequences of DNA that repeat multiple times at specific loci.
• The number of repeats varies among individuals, making them highly useful in forensic investigations for identifying individuals.
• Option A is incorrect because STRs are not limited to genes related to physical traits.
• Option C is incorrect because STRs can undergo mutations.
• Option D is incorrect because STRs are not identical across all individuals.IncorrectCorrect Answer: B) They vary in number among individuals, creating unique DNA profiles.
Explanation:
• STRs are short sequences of DNA that repeat multiple times at specific loci.
• The number of repeats varies among individuals, making them highly useful in forensic investigations for identifying individuals.
• Option A is incorrect because STRs are not limited to genes related to physical traits.
• Option C is incorrect because STRs can undergo mutations.
• Option D is incorrect because STRs are not identical across all individuals. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Dare2eraD TB initiative:
1. It aims to sequence 50,000 TB genome samples in India.
2. It was launched under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in 2022.
3. The initiative supports India’s target to eliminate TB by 2030.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: B) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The initiative aims to sequence 10,000 TB genomes, not 50,000.
• Statement 2 is correct: Dare2eraD TB was launched under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in 2022.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: While the initiative supports India’s fight against TB, India’s official target is to eliminate TB by 2025, not 2030. The 2030 target is set by WHO for global TB elimination.IncorrectCorrect Answer: B) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The initiative aims to sequence 10,000 TB genomes, not 50,000.
• Statement 2 is correct: Dare2eraD TB was launched under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in 2022.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: While the initiative supports India’s fight against TB, India’s official target is to eliminate TB by 2025, not 2030. The 2030 target is set by WHO for global TB elimination. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following nations are not participants in the IOS Sagar (Indian Ocean Ship Initiative)?
CorrectCorrect Answer: C) Nigeria and Egypt
Explanation:
• IOS Sagar includes Indian Ocean nations, mainly African littoral states.
• Nigeria and Egypt are not part of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and hence not included in the initiative.
• Countries like Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Kenya, Mozambique, and South Africa are part of the initiative.IncorrectCorrect Answer: C) Nigeria and Egypt
Explanation:
• IOS Sagar includes Indian Ocean nations, mainly African littoral states.
• Nigeria and Egypt are not part of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and hence not included in the initiative.
• Countries like Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Kenya, Mozambique, and South Africa are part of the initiative. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding India’s Equalisation Levy is/are correct?
1. It was introduced in 2016 to tax online advertisement services provided by foreign companies.
2. The 2020 amendment expanded its scope to include e-commerce supply or services by non-resident companies.
3. It applies only to physical goods sold by foreign e-commerce companies in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:CorrectCorrect Answer: A) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: India introduced the Equalisation Levy in 2016 to tax digital advertising services by foreign firms like Google and Facebook.
• Statement 2 is correct: In 2020, the scope was expanded to tax e-commerce services provided by foreign companies.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The levy applies to digital services and not to physical goods.IncorrectCorrect Answer: A) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: India introduced the Equalisation Levy in 2016 to tax digital advertising services by foreign firms like Google and Facebook.
• Statement 2 is correct: In 2020, the scope was expanded to tax e-commerce services provided by foreign companies.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The levy applies to digital services and not to physical goods.
