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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 09 Jul 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Which of the following are features of the UAE's new Nomination-Based Golden Visa Scheme?

1.    Lifetime residency

2.    No requirement for property or business investment

3.    Automatic UAE citizenship

4.    Background checks including social media behavior

Select the correct option:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1, 2, and 4 only

C: 1, 3, and 4 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct.
The new nomination-based Golden Visa scheme provides lifetime residency, unlike the earlier Golden Visa models that offered residence for 5 or 10 years.

Statement 2 is correct.
There is no requirement for investment in property or business under this scheme. Eligible individuals can obtain the visa by paying a fee of AED 100,000, making it more accessible to skilled professionals.

Statement 3 is incorrect.
The scheme does not grant automatic UAE citizenship. UAE citizenship is a separate legal status that requires meeting strict eligibility criteria and is granted at the discretion of UAE authorities.

Statement 4 is correct.
The application process involves thorough background checks, including on criminal history, anti-money laundering compliance, and even social media behavior, to ensure the integrity and reputation of the applicants.

Q2:

Which of the following statements best reflects the Supreme Court’s observation in the 1977 M.S. Gill judgment regarding the powers of the Election Commission under Article 324?

A: The Election Commission’s decisions are final and beyond judicial scrutiny.

B: The Election Commission acts as a constitutional despot to ensure election integrity.

C: The Election Commission’s powers are not absolute and must be exercised fairly.

D: Article 324 allows the Commission to bypass electoral laws during emergencies.

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The 1977 M.S. Gill judgment clarified that while Article 324 grants wide powers to the Election Commission (EC), it must act fairly, legally, and within limits. The EC cannot become a “law unto itself.” The Supreme Court upheld its powers, including canceling elections, but warned against arbitrary use.

Q3:

Assertion (A): The Election Commission must act within the framework of fairness and legality.
Reason (R): The Constitution mandates free and fair elections as a basic feature of Indian democracy.

Options:

A: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C: A is true, but R is false.

D: A is false, but R is true.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

· The M.S. Gill judgment clearly states that the EC’s powers must be used judiciously and cannot be arbitrary.

· This is because free and fair elections are not only mandated by constitutional principles but also form part of the basic structure doctrine of Indian democracy.

· Hence, R correctly explains A.

Q4:

Which of the following statements regarding PARAKH is/are correct?

1.    It is a national-level assessment regulator under the Ministry of Education.

2.    It functions as an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC).

3.    It aims to set norms and guidelines for student assessments across all school boards in India.

4.    It will conduct periodic assessments like NAS and State Achievement Surveys.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1, 3 and 4 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is correct: PARAKH is a national assessment regulator under the Ministry of Education.

· Statement 2 is incorrect: It is not under UGC; it functions as a constituent unit of NCERT, not UGC.

· Statements 3 and 4 are correct: It sets norms for assessments across school boards and will conduct NAS and State-level surveys.

Q5:

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the North Eastern Region District SDG Index 2023–24?

1.    The index is jointly developed by NITI Aayog, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), and UNDP.

2.    All districts in Mizoram and Tripura have achieved "Achiever" status.

3.    Hnahthial district in Mizoram ranked as the highest scorer in the region.

4.    The index classifies districts into four categories: Achiever, Front Runner, Performer, and Aspirant.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A: 1, 3 and 4 only

B: 1 and 2 only

C: 2, 3 and 4 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is correct: The index was released by NITI Aayog, Ministry of DoNER, and UNDP.

· Statement 2 is incorrect: While all districts in Mizoram and Tripura achieved Front Runner status, none achieved the "Achiever" status (score of 100).

· Statement 3 is correct: Hnahthial, Mizoram recorded the highest composite score (81.43).

· Statement 4 is correct: Districts are categorized as Achiever (100), Front Runner (65–99), Performer (50–65), and Aspirant (below 50) — though no Aspirant or Achiever districts were recorded this year.