Current Affairs Quiz 27 March 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 27 March 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following correctly describes the role of traditional knowledge in water conservation?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Indigenous and rural communities possess deep ecological knowledge about water conservation.
Explanation: Traditional knowledge, particularly in indigenous and rural communities, plays a crucial role in water conservation. Practices like rainwater harvesting, step wells, and check dams have historically ensured sustainable water use. Modern policies are increasingly recognizing this ecological wisdom for effective resource management.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Indigenous and rural communities possess deep ecological knowledge about water conservation.
Explanation: Traditional knowledge, particularly in indigenous and rural communities, plays a crucial role in water conservation. Practices like rainwater harvesting, step wells, and check dams have historically ensured sustainable water use. Modern policies are increasingly recognizing this ecological wisdom for effective resource management.
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2. Question
What is the major limitation in the role of Water User Associations (WUAs) in water governance?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Farmers manage irrigation but lack control over governance decisions.
Explanation: Water User Associations (WUAs) allow farmers to manage irrigation at the local level. However, they do not have the power to influence broader governance decisions, such as pricing, infrastructure development, and regulatory policies, which remain under government jurisdiction
IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Farmers manage irrigation but lack control over governance decisions.
Explanation: Water User Associations (WUAs) allow farmers to manage irrigation at the local level. However, they do not have the power to influence broader governance decisions, such as pricing, infrastructure development, and regulatory policies, which remain under government jurisdiction
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3. Question
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has suggested various reforms to simplify the GST system.
1. Implementing AI-driven revenue forecasting.
2. Eliminating GST registration requirements for MSMEs.
3. Establishing a transparent and time-bound refund mechanism.
4. Reducing the frequency of GST return filings for small businesses.
Which of the following recommendations are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1, 3, and 4 only
Explanation: The PAC suggests AI-driven revenue forecasting for better tax compliance, a transparent refund mechanism to ease business operations, and reducing GST return filings to support small businesses. However, eliminating GST registration for MSMEs is not a recommendation, as registration ensures tax compliance.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1, 3, and 4 only
Explanation: The PAC suggests AI-driven revenue forecasting for better tax compliance, a transparent refund mechanism to ease business operations, and reducing GST return filings to support small businesses. However, eliminating GST registration for MSMEs is not a recommendation, as registration ensures tax compliance.
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4. Question
Which of the following is true about Tribhuvan Sahkari University?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) It is India’s first national cooperative university.
Explanation: Tribhuvan Sahkari University is India’s first national cooperative university, aiming to strengthen cooperative education. It follows a hub-and-spoke model for training, where a central institution (hub) connects with affiliated centers (spokes). However, it functions under the Ministry of Cooperation, not the Ministry of Education, and is not named after Verghese Kurien.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) It is India’s first national cooperative university.
Explanation: Tribhuvan Sahkari University is India’s first national cooperative university, aiming to strengthen cooperative education. It follows a hub-and-spoke model for training, where a central institution (hub) connects with affiliated centers (spokes). However, it functions under the Ministry of Cooperation, not the Ministry of Education, and is not named after Verghese Kurien.
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5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the recently tested Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) by DRDO:
1. It is designed to intercept aerial threats such as UAVs, fighter jets, and cruise missiles.
2. The missile was tested from a naval warship off the coast of Odisha.
3. It features a vertically launched system allowing 360-degree engagement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation: The VLSRSAM is an advanced air defense missile system developed by DRDO. It is capable of neutralizing aerial threats, including UAVs, fighter jets, and cruise missiles. The recent test was conducted from a naval warship off the Odisha coast, and the missile’s vertical launch capability enables 360-degree engagement, ensuring effective defense coverage.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation: The VLSRSAM is an advanced air defense missile system developed by DRDO. It is capable of neutralizing aerial threats, including UAVs, fighter jets, and cruise missiles. The recent test was conducted from a naval warship off the Odisha coast, and the missile’s vertical launch capability enables 360-degree engagement, ensuring effective defense coverage.
