Current Affairs Quiz 27 January 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 27 January 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Why was January 26 chosen as the date to celebrate Republic Day in India?
CorrectAnswer:
B. It was the day the Indian National Congress declared Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence) in 1930.Explanation:
● January 26 was chosen as the date to celebrate Republic Day to honor the historical significance of the Purna Swaraj Declaration made by the Indian National Congress on January 26, 1930.
● On this day, the Congress proclaimed Complete Independence (Purna Swaraj) as India’s ultimate goal and urged the people of India to fight against British colonial rule.
● Although India gained independence on August 15, 1947, the framers of the Constitution decided to commemorate January 26 as Republic Day in 1950 to symbolically link the adoption of the Constitution with this earlier milestone in India’s freedom struggle.IncorrectAnswer:
B. It was the day the Indian National Congress declared Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence) in 1930.Explanation:
● January 26 was chosen as the date to celebrate Republic Day to honor the historical significance of the Purna Swaraj Declaration made by the Indian National Congress on January 26, 1930.
● On this day, the Congress proclaimed Complete Independence (Purna Swaraj) as India’s ultimate goal and urged the people of India to fight against British colonial rule.
● Although India gained independence on August 15, 1947, the framers of the Constitution decided to commemorate January 26 as Republic Day in 1950 to symbolically link the adoption of the Constitution with this earlier milestone in India’s freedom struggle. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following countries is not a member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), a strategic alliance focused on ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region?
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D. South KoreaExplanation:
The Quad consists of India, Japan, Australia, and the United States. It aims to promote a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, addressing issues such as regional security, maritime freedom, and cooperation on global challenges.IncorrectAnswer:
D. South KoreaExplanation:
The Quad consists of India, Japan, Australia, and the United States. It aims to promote a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, addressing issues such as regional security, maritime freedom, and cooperation on global challenges. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
In which geological era did dinosaurs primarily live and dominate the Earth?
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B. Mesozoic EraExplanation:
Dinosaurs primarily lived during the Mesozoic Era, which spanned from about 252 to 66 million years ago. This era is also known as the “Age of Dinosaurs” and is divided into three periods: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous.IncorrectAnswer:
B. Mesozoic EraExplanation:
Dinosaurs primarily lived during the Mesozoic Era, which spanned from about 252 to 66 million years ago. This era is also known as the “Age of Dinosaurs” and is divided into three periods: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements are true regarding the Pradhan Mantri Yashasvi Yojana (PM YASASVI)?
1.The scheme provides scholarships to students from OBC, EBC and DNT ( de-notified nomadic tribes) categories.
2.It is designed to support post-matriculation education for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.CorrectAnswer:
C. Statements 1 and 2 are correct.Explanation:
● The PM YASASVI Scheme provides scholarships to students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT) categories.
● DNT refers to historically marginalized groups, often facing social discrimination and exclusion, who now have access to the benefits of this scheme.
● The primary goal of the scheme is to offer financial support for post-matriculation education for students from these economically disadvantaged backgrounds.IncorrectAnswer:
C. Statements 1 and 2 are correct.Explanation:
● The PM YASASVI Scheme provides scholarships to students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT) categories.
● DNT refers to historically marginalized groups, often facing social discrimination and exclusion, who now have access to the benefits of this scheme.
● The primary goal of the scheme is to offer financial support for post-matriculation education for students from these economically disadvantaged backgrounds. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is an ex officio post held by the Governor of a state in India?
CorrectAnswer:
A. Chancellor of State UniversitiesExplanation:
● The Governor of a state in India holds the ex officio position of Chancellor of state universities.
● This role allows the Governor to oversee university matters, including the appointment of vice-chancellors and other significant decisions.IncorrectAnswer:
A. Chancellor of State UniversitiesExplanation:
● The Governor of a state in India holds the ex officio position of Chancellor of state universities.
● This role allows the Governor to oversee university matters, including the appointment of vice-chancellors and other significant decisions.
