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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 02 Jun 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the Karnataka Ordinance on Gig Worker Welfare, how many of the following statements are correct?

1.      Aggregator platforms must pay a welfare fee ranging from 1% to 5% per transaction with gig workers.

2.      Workers can be terminated immediately in case of low performance ratings.

3.      The ordinance mandates platforms to disclose algorithms affecting payouts and task allocation.

4.      All gig workers will receive a unique identification number valid across platforms.

A: Only one

B: Two

C: Three

D: All four

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct. The ordinance mandates a 1–5% welfare fee from platforms; requires algorithmic transparency in decisions affecting worker outcomes; and introduces a platform-wide unique ID for each worker. However, Statement 2 is incorrect—workers cannot be terminated without a 14-day notice unless the case involves violence or bodily harm, making immediate termination for low performance impermissible under this ordinance.

Q2:

Which of the following best explains the policy concern over declining enrolment in government schools?

A: It suggests that government schools are no longer needed due to market alternatives.

B: It reflects systemic issues in public school quality and access that could widen social inequalities.

C: It implies that private schools offer more jobs to teachers, solving unemployment.

D: It indicates parents are unwilling to educate children through formal institutions.

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Option (b) best explains the policy concern. The decline in government school enrolment raises red flags about quality, access, and equity, particularly since these schools primarily serve economically weaker and marginalized groups. If public systems lose credibility, it could widen educational inequalities, as private schooling becomes unaffordable for many. Therefore, the issue is not about redundancy but about ensuring that public education remains a robust, inclusive system.

Q3:

Consider the following statements and choose from the options below:
Statement 1: India's manufacturing sector continues to underperform despite overall GDP growth.
Statement 2: The decline in manufacturing is largely due to high import tariffs and weak rural demand.

A: Both statements are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation

B: Both statements are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation

C: Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is incorrect

D: Statement 1 is incorrect but Statement 2 is correct

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct — the manufacturing sector recorded a weak CAGR of 4.04% despite overall GDP growth. However, Statement 2 is incorrect. The underperformance is attributed mainly to structural bottlenecks, weak global demand, and domestic competitiveness issues, not high tariffs or rural demand. In fact, rural demand was stable due to good monsoons and agricultural growth.

Q4:

How many of the following statements regarding ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana’ are correct?

1.      PMJDY accounts are eligible for schemes like PMJJBY, PMSBY, and Atal Pension Yojana.

2.      Overdraft facility of ₹10,000 is available under PMJDY to all account holders without age restrictions.

3.      PMJDY accounts opened after August 2018 offer accidental insurance cover up to ₹2 lakh.

4.      Small Accounts (Chota Khata) under PMJDY can be opened even without valid identity documents.

A: One only

B: Only two

C: Only three

D: All four

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct. PMJDY accounts are eligible for DBT and schemes like PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY, and MUDRA. Accidental insurance cover on RuPay cards was enhanced to ₹2 lakh post-August 28, 2018. Small Accounts allow limited banking access without full KYC documents. Statement 2 is incorrect—while ₹10,000 overdraft is allowed, it is subject to conditions, including an upper age limit of 65 years.

Q5:

Consider the following statements and choose from the correct option:

Assertion (A): Increasing breast cancer screening and awareness in rural India can significantly reduce breast cancer mortality.
Reason (R): Over 60% of breast cancer cases in India are diagnosed at an advanced stage due to delayed healthcare seeking behavior.

A: Both A and R are true, and R explains A

B: Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A

C: A is true, but R is false

D: A is false, but R is true

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Delayed healthcare seeking leads to late-stage diagnosis (R), which significantly worsens outcomes. Increasing awareness and screening (A) can catch cancer earlier, improving survival rates. The reasoning directly supports the assertion.