Current Affairs Quiz 28 January 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 28 January 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following statements about the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is/are correct?
1.Uttarakhand is the first Indian state to implement the UCC post-Independence.
2.Goa has had a Uniform Civil Code in place since pre-Independence.
3.The UCC ensures uniform laws on personal matters like marriage, divorce, and inheritance, irrespective of religion.
Select the correct option:CorrectAnswer: d) All 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct : Because Uttarakhand officially implemented the Uniform Civil Code in January 2025, making it the first state to do so after India gained Independence.
Statement 2 is correct because Goa follows a common civil code that was introduced during the Portuguese rule, even before India’s Independence. It is applicable to all its residents irrespective of religion.
Statement 3 is correct: The primary objective of the Uniform Civil Code is to bring uniformity in personal laws (related to marriage, divorce, property, etc.) across all communities to promote equality and social harmony.IncorrectAnswer: d) All 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct : Because Uttarakhand officially implemented the Uniform Civil Code in January 2025, making it the first state to do so after India gained Independence.
Statement 2 is correct because Goa follows a common civil code that was introduced during the Portuguese rule, even before India’s Independence. It is applicable to all its residents irrespective of religion.
Statement 3 is correct: The primary objective of the Uniform Civil Code is to bring uniformity in personal laws (related to marriage, divorce, property, etc.) across all communities to promote equality and social harmony. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the Indian Union Budget is correct?
1.The term “budget” is explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
2.The Indian Constitution refers to the budget as the “Annual Financial Statement” in Article 112.
3.The Union Budget must be presented before the President of India by the Finance Minister every year.
4.The Union Budget is only presented in the Lok Sabha after approval from the Rajya Sabha.CorrectAnswer: b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation:
● The term “budget” is not explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution. The Constitution refers to it as the “Annual Financial Statement” in Article 112.
● The Union Budget must be presented before the President of India by the Finance Minister every year.
● The Union Budget is presented in Lok Sabha by the Finance Minister, but it does not require prior approval from the Rajya Sabha.IncorrectAnswer: b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation:
● The term “budget” is not explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution. The Constitution refers to it as the “Annual Financial Statement” in Article 112.
● The Union Budget must be presented before the President of India by the Finance Minister every year.
● The Union Budget is presented in Lok Sabha by the Finance Minister, but it does not require prior approval from the Rajya Sabha. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following best describes why Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) can be life-threatening?
CorrectAnswer: b) It leads to rapid paralysis that can affect breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Explanation:
● Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) can be life-threatening because it causes rapid onset of paralysis, which can affect the muscles responsible for breathing, as well as the regulation of heart rate and blood pressure.
● This can lead to respiratory failure or cardiovascular instability, requiring immediate medical intervention. Without prompt treatment, GBS can escalate quickly and result in severe complications, particularly affecting the autonomic nervous system and respiratory function.
● Therefore, option b) it leads to rapid paralysis that can affect breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure is the correct answer.IncorrectAnswer: b) It leads to rapid paralysis that can affect breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Explanation:
● Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) can be life-threatening because it causes rapid onset of paralysis, which can affect the muscles responsible for breathing, as well as the regulation of heart rate and blood pressure.
● This can lead to respiratory failure or cardiovascular instability, requiring immediate medical intervention. Without prompt treatment, GBS can escalate quickly and result in severe complications, particularly affecting the autonomic nervous system and respiratory function.
● Therefore, option b) it leads to rapid paralysis that can affect breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure is the correct answer. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements is correct about the PM Kisan Sampada Yojana?
CorrectAnswer: b) The scheme aims to improve the processing and preservation of agricultural products and boost the income of farmers.
Explanation:
● The PM Kisan Sampada Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of India to promote the processing and preservation of agricultural products.
● It aims to reduce post-harvest losses, improve the value chain in the food processing sector, and enhance the income of farmers.
● The scheme provides financial assistance and technical support for modernizing the food processing industry, creating jobs, and increasing the efficiency of agricultural product storage and transportation.
● It does not provide direct cash transfers to farmers (that’s part of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana).IncorrectAnswer: b) The scheme aims to improve the processing and preservation of agricultural products and boost the income of farmers.
Explanation:
● The PM Kisan Sampada Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of India to promote the processing and preservation of agricultural products.
● It aims to reduce post-harvest losses, improve the value chain in the food processing sector, and enhance the income of farmers.
● The scheme provides financial assistance and technical support for modernizing the food processing industry, creating jobs, and increasing the efficiency of agricultural product storage and transportation.
● It does not provide direct cash transfers to farmers (that’s part of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana). - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
WASP 127b, which has been recently in the news, is related to which of the following?
CorrectAnswer: b) A giant exoplanet discovered by NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope.
Explanation:
● WASP 127b is a giant exoplanet that was recently in the news due to its unique characteristics, such as its large size and atmosphere.
● It was discovered by the WASP (Wide Angle Search for Planets) program, and it has been studied using data from NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope.
● This exoplanet is notable for its atmosphere, which has been observed to contain unusual features, such as the presence of metal vapors.IncorrectAnswer: b) A giant exoplanet discovered by NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope.
Explanation:
● WASP 127b is a giant exoplanet that was recently in the news due to its unique characteristics, such as its large size and atmosphere.
● It was discovered by the WASP (Wide Angle Search for Planets) program, and it has been studied using data from NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope.
● This exoplanet is notable for its atmosphere, which has been observed to contain unusual features, such as the presence of metal vapors.
