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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 06 Sep 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), consider the following statements:

1.   The NIRF rankings have been published annually by the Ministry of Education since 2016.

2.   In the 2025 rankings, the number of categories included was 23.

3.   IISc Bengaluru ranked first in both the Overall and Universities categories in NIRF 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1 only

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct – NIRF was launched in 2015, and the first rankings were published in 2016 by the Ministry of Education.

Statement 2 is incorrect – The NIRF 2025 rankings included 17 categories, not 23.

Statement 3 is incorrect – IISc Bengaluru ranked 1st in the Universities category and 2nd in the Overall category.

Q2:

With reference to the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, consider the following statements:

1.   The Act repeals the Foreigners Act, 1946 and the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920.

2.   It provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years for undocumented entry or overstay.

3.   The Act allows for compounding of certain offences without court proceedings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct – The Act repeals four earlier legislations, including:

The Foreigners Act, 1946

The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920

The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939

The Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act, 2000

Statement 2 is incorrect – The maximum imprisonment under the Act is up to 5 years, not 10 years.

Statement 3 is correct – The Act introduces a compounding mechanism to allow administrative resolution of certain offences (e.g., overstay), thereby reducing judicial burden.

Q3:

Consider the following pairs regarding the top-ranked institutions in the NIRF Rankings 2025:

Category	Institution Ranked 1st
Engineering	IIT Delhi
Medical	AIIMS, New Delhi
Colleges	Miranda House, Delhi
Universities	IISc Bengaluru

Category

Institution Ranked 1st

Engineering

IIT Delhi

Medical

AIIMS, New Delhi

Colleges

Miranda House, Delhi

Universities

IISc Bengaluru

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

A: 2 and 4 only

B: 1, 2, and 4 only

C: 2, 3, and 4 only

D: 1 and 3 only

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Pair 1 is incorrect – In Engineering, IIT Madras ranked 1st (not IIT Delhi).

Pair 2 is correct – AIIMS, New Delhi ranked 1st in the Medical category.

Pair 3 is incorrect – In the Colleges category, Hindu College, Delhi ranked 1st, not Miranda House.

Pair 4 is correct – IISc Bengaluru topped the Universities category for the 10th consecutive year.

Q4:

With reference to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India, consider the following statements:

1.   The PVTG category was created based on the recommendations of the Dhebar Commission.

2.   The PVTGs were initially known as Primitive Tribal Groups during the Fifth Five-Year Plan.

3.   Currently, there are 75 PVTG communities spread across 18 states and 2 union territories.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only One

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct – The Dhebar Commission (1960–61) identified the need to classify certain STs as more vulnerable.

Statement 2: Correct – The category was first introduced as Primitive Tribal Groups during the Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974–1979).

Statement 3: Incorrect – There are 75 PVTGs across 18 states and 1 union territory (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) — not 2 UTs.

Q5:

Which of the following is NOT a pulse crop targeted under the ‘Mission for Atmanirbharta in Pulses’?

A: Pigeonpea (Tur)

B: Black gram (Urad)

C: Chickpea (Chana)

D: Lentil (Masoor)

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The mission focuses on Pigeonpea, Black gram, and Lentil. Chickpea, though a major pulse, is not part of the specific target under this 6-year mission.