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

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Nilgiri Tea?

1.   It is primarily grown in the Nilgiris district of Kerala.

2.   It is known for its suitability in iced tea blends.

3.   It received Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2008.

Select the correct answer:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Nilgiri tea is grown in Tamil Nadu, not Kerala.

Statement 2 is correct: Its brisk and fragrant nature makes it ideal for iced tea blends.

Statement 3 is correct: Nilgiri tea was granted GI status in 2008.

Q2:

In India’s tea sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1.   South Indian states contribute nearly 50% of national tea production.

2.   Around 80% of the tea produced in India is consumed domestically.

3.   Black tea constitutes the largest share of India's tea exports.

Select the correct answer:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is incorrect: South India (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka) contributes about 17%, not 50%.

· Statements 2 and 3 are correct: India is a large tea consumer and black tea dominates exports (96%).

Q3:

A total lunar eclipse requires which of the following alignments?

A: Moon – Earth – Sun

B: Earth – Moon – Sun

C: Sun – Earth – Moon

D: Sun – Moon – Earth

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Answer: C

Explanation:

In a total lunar eclipse, the Earth lies between the Sun and the Moon, blocking direct sunlight from reaching the Moon. This perfect alignment leads to the Moon entering Earth’s umbra.

Q4:

Which of the following elements are commonly found in proteins?

1.   Carbon

2.   Nitrogen

3.   Sulfur

4.   Phosphorus

Select the correct answer:

A: 1, 2, and 3 only

B: 1, 3, and 4 only

C: 2, 3, and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Proteins are composed primarily of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, and some contain sulfur. Phosphorus is more commonly found in nucleic acids, not proteins.

Q5:

Which of the following statements true about Mpox?

1.   It is caused by a virus belonging to the Orthopoxvirus genus.

2.   It was first identified in humans in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

3.   The natural reservoir of the virus is monkeys.

Select the correct answer:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is correct: Mpox is caused by the Monkeypox virus (MPXV) of the Orthopoxvirus genus.

· Statement 2 is correct: First identified in humans in 1970 in the DRC.

· Statement 3 is incorrect: The natural reservoir is still unclear, though small mammals like rodents and monkeys are suspected.

Q6:

With reference to the NISAR mission, consider the following statements:

1.   It is a joint mission between ISRO and NASA.

2.   It was launched into Geostationary Orbit via GSLV-F16.

3.   It will monitor environmental changes such as shoreline erosion and ice melt.

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: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

· NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint Earth observation mission.

· It was launched to Sun Synchronous Orbit, not Geostationary Orbit.

· It tracks earthquakes, sea ice, shorelines, etc.