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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 08 Jul 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the Gini Index, consider the following statements:

1.    A Gini Index of 0 represents absolute inequality.

2.    A lower Gini Index indicates more equal distribution of income.

3.    India’s Gini Index in 2022–23 was higher than that of China.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is incorrect: A Gini Index of 0 implies perfect equality, not absolute inequality. A Gini Index of 100 means total inequality.

· Statement 2 is correct: Lower Gini = more equality. For example, India’s 25.5 is more equal than China’s 35.7.

· Statement 3 is incorrect: India’s Gini Index (25.5) is lower than China’s (35.7), meaning India is more equal.

Q2:

Which among the following government initiatives contributed to reducing inequality in India?

1.    PM Jan Dhan Yojana

2.    Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

3.    Ayushman Bharat

4.    National Smart Cities Mission

A: 1, 2 and 3 only

B: 2 and 4 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: All four

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Answer: A

Explanation:

· PM Jan Dhan Yojana: Brought banking to the poor, improving financial access.

· DBT: Reduced leakages and improved targeted welfare delivery.

· Ayushman Bharat: Provided health insurance, improving equality in healthcare access.

· Smart Cities Mission is not directly aimed at income inequality; it focuses on urban infrastructure.

Q3:

Which of the following was not one of the four key proposals made by India at the BRICS Summit 2025?

A: Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence

B: BRICS Space Alliance for joint satellite launches

C: Strengthening supply chain resilience

D: Collaborative science and research repository

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Answer: B

Explanation:

India proposed:

1. AI for All (Responsible AI)

2. Resilient Supply Chains

3. Collaborative Research Repository

4. Improving BRICS systems (financial credibility)

BRICS Space Alliance was not proposed.

Q4:

Which of the following countries were added to BRICS during the 2025 expansion?

1.    Egypt

2.    Iran

3.    Turkey

4.    Indonesia

5.    Saudi Arabia

6.    UAE

A: 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

B: 1, 2, 4 and 6 only

C: 2, 3, 4 and 6 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Explanation: Turkey and Saudi Arabia is not among the new members. The five new members added in 2025 were: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, and the UAE.

Q5:

Consider the following regarding the composition of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog:

1.    All Chief Ministers of States

2.    Chief Ministers of Union Territories

3.    Lt. Governors of UTs without legislature

4.    Members of Rajya Sabha

Which of the above are part of the Governing Council?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1, 2 and 3 only

C: 1, 3 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

· The Governing Council includes:

o All Chief Ministers of States

o Chief Ministers of UTs with legislature (like Delhi, Puducherry)

o Lt. Governors of other UTs

· Members of Rajya Sabha are not part of the Governing Council.