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

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements:

1.   BNHS was established in 1883 and is India’s oldest wildlife research and conservation organization.

2.   BNHS is designated as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Government of India.

3.   BNHS focuses exclusively on ornithology and does not conduct research on other species or habitats.

4.   BNHS is a partner of BirdLife International and organizes the Salim Ali Bird Count to monitor bird populations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,2 and 4 only

C: 2 ,3 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Correct:
BNHS was founded in 1883 and is recognized as India’s oldest wildlife research and conservation organization, with a legacy of scientific conservation.

Statement 2 – Correct:
The organization has been recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Indian government, reflecting its contributions to research.

Statement 3 – Incorrect:
While BNHS is renowned for its work on birds, it does not focus exclusively on ornithology. It conducts research across grasslands, wetlands, marine habitats, and on species like bustards, storks, and Indian Skimmer.

Statement 4 – Correct:
BNHS is a partner of BirdLife International and conducts the Salim Ali Bird Count, a citizen-science initiative to monitor bird populations across India.

Q2:

Consider the following pairs:

Vulture species — IUCN Conservation Status

1.   Slender-billed vulture — Critically Endangered

2.   Egyptian vulture — Near Threatened

3.   Red-headed vulture — Endangered

4.   Himalayan griffon — Endangered (India), but globally Near Threatened

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

· Slender-billed vulture — CR → Correct.

· Egyptian vulture — listed as Endangered (EN), not NT → Incorrect.

· Red-headed vulture — Critically Endangered (CR) → Incorrect.

· Himalayan griffon — NT globally; regionally Endangered due to decline → Correct.

Thus, only 1 and 4 are correct.

Q3:

With reference to the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit held in December 2025, consider the following statements:

1.   The Summit coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership established in 2000.

2.   The partnership between the two countries was elevated to a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” in 2010.

3.   The Summit was hosted in Moscow.

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: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The 2025 Summit marks 25 years since the Strategic Partnership launched in 2000.

Statement 2 is correct: The partnership was upgraded to a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in 2010.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The 23rd Summit was held in New Delhi, not Moscow.

Q4:

Consider the following statements about India–Russia defence relations:

1.   India is the second largest market for the Russian defence industry.

2.   In 2017, over two-thirds of India’s military hardware imports came from Russia.

3.   Russia became India’s primary defence supplier only after 2010.

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: A

Explanation:

· Statements 1 and 2 are correct:

o India is Russia’s second largest defence market.

o In 2017, India sourced ~68% of its defence imports from Russia.

· Statement 3 is incorrect:

o Russia has been India’s primary defence supplier for decades, including the Soviet era, not just after 2010.

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding India's position in international refugee law:

1.   India is not a signatory to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention or the 1967 Protocol.

2.   India is legally bound by the principle of Non-Refoulement as it is part of customary international law.

3.   India has a comprehensive domestic refugee law that distinguishes refugees from other foreigners.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: India has not signed the Refugee Convention or its Protocol, to maintain policy flexibility.

Statement 2 is incorrect: India recognizes the principle of non-refoulement informally but is not legally bound, as it has not incorporated it into domestic law.

Statement 3 is incorrect: India has no dedicated refugee law. Refugees are treated like other foreigners under general laws.