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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 01 Sep 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to India–Thailand relations, consider the following statements:

1. The bilateral relationship was elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2025.
2. Thailand is a founding member of BIMSTEC.
3. Both countries cooperate in multilateral forums like East Asia Summit and ADMM-Plus.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation:

•Statement 1 is correct: In April 2025, PM Modi and PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra elevated India–Thailand ties to a Strategic Partnership, focusing on security, trade, and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

•Statement 2 is correct: Thailand is founding member of BIMSTEC. It was originally formed as BIST-EC (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand Economic Cooperation) in 1997. It became BIMST-EC after Myanmar joined it in 1997 itself. It became BIMSTEC in 2004 with the joining of Nepal and Bhutan.

•Statement 3 is correct: India and Thailand collaborate in BIMSTEC, ADMM-Plus, East Asia Summit, etc.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about major rivers in Thailand:

1. The Chao Phraya River is formed by the confluence of four rivers and flows into the Andaman Sea.

2. The Mekong River forms part of the border between Thailand and Laos.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 2 only

C: Both

D: None of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Chao Phraya River flows into the Gulf of Thailand, not the Andaman Sea.

Statement 2 is correct: The Mekong River forms a natural boundary between Thailand and Laos, playing a crucial role in regional cooperation and hydro-politics.

Q3:

Which of the following statements regarding the Chandrayaan-5 mission?

Chandrayaan-5 mission is joint mission between ISRO and JAXA

ISRO is developing the rover while JAXA is developing the lander.

The mission will be launched using ISRO’s GSLV Mk III launch vehicle.

Options:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: correct- Chandrayaan-5 mission is joint mission between ISRO of India and JAXA of Japan.

Statement 2: Incorrect – ISRO is developing the lander, while JAXA is building the rover (350 kg class).

Statement 2: Incorrect – The mission will be launched using JAXA’s H3-24L launch vehicle, not ISRO's GSLV Mk III.

Q4:

Recently seen in the news, Crocothemis erythraea is a/an:

A: Extinct dinosaur species

B: Fossilised leaf of a prehistoric plant

C: dragonfly species

D: Prehistoric amphibian species

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Crocothemis erythraea, commonly known as the Broad Scarlet dragonfly, in the high-altitude regions dragonfly species , rediscovered in Western Ghats, is a significant development in India's biodiversity research.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about India’s GDP Growth in Q1 FY26:

1.   The services sector grew by over 9% and was the leading contributor to GDP growth.

2.   Agriculture sector growth was below 2% due to monsoon failure.

3.   Mining sector contracted due to heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions.

4.   Government final consumption expenditure showed positive growth, recovering from a contraction in the previous quarter.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: Only three

D: All four

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Answer: C

Explanation: