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Current Affairs MCQs (11-13 Oct) for UPSC & State PSC Exams 13 Oct 2025

Current Affairs MCQs (11-13 Oct) for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding SAKSHAM:

SAKSHAM is developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

SAKSHAM is an indigenous Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).

The system operates using the Army Data Network (ADN).

Which of the above statements 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: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: BEL is the developer of SAKSHAM.

Statement 2 is correct: SAKSHAM is an indigenous Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid that the Indian Army is procuring to detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones in real time.

Statement 3 is correct: It uses the Army Data Network (ADN) to share airspace data in real time.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding María Corina Machado:

She is the first Venezuelan to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

She co-founded Súmate organization that focuses on election transparency in Venezuela.

She was elected president of Venezuela in 2024.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 2 only

C: 1 and 2 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Machado is the first Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner.

Statement 2 is correct: She co-founded Súmate, focused on election monitoring and transparency.

Statement 3 is incorrect: She won the 2023 opposition primaries but was barred from contesting the 2024 presidential election.

Q3:

With reference to the National Red List Assessment (NRLA) recently launched by the Government of India, consider the following statements:

It aims to assess the extinction risk of only faunal species in India.

The assessment will align with internationally accepted IUCN guidelines.

It is linked to India’s obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

Which of the statements given above 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: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The NRLA will assess both flora (≈7,000 species) and fauna (≈4,000 species).

Statement 2 is correct: It will follow IUCN-aligned scientific guidelines.

Statement 3 is correct: It aligns with India’s obligations under CBD and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).

Q4:

Which of the following is/are objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?

Conservation of biological diversity

Ensuring food security for all member nations

Sustainable use of biodiversity components

Fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 2 ,3 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Objective 1: Correct, conservation is a core pillar.

Objective 2: Incorrect, ensuring food security is not an explicit objective of CBD (though indirectly related).

Objective 3: Correct, it promotes sustainable use of biodiversity.

Objective 4: Correct, fair and equitable benefit sharing is a major goal.

Q5:

Consider the following statements:

The South China Sea is an arm of the Pacific Ocean.

The South China Sea is connected to the East China Sea via the Taiwan Strait.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 2 only

C: Both 1 and 2

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The South China Sea is classified as a marginal sea of the Pacific.

It is connected to the East China Sea through the Taiwan Strait.

Q6:

Consider the following statements regarding India’s biodiversity:

India hosts approximately 8% of the world’s plant species.

India has no endemic species of flora or fauna.

India occupies about 10% of the Earth's land surface.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: India harbours ≈8% of global plant species.

Statement 2 is incorrect: India has high endemism; many species are found only in India.

Statement 3 is incorrect: India covers about 2.4% of Earth's land area, not 10%.

Q7:

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), consider the following statements:

1.   IUCN is an intergovernmental organization under the United Nations.

2.   It is responsible for publishing the IUCN Red List, which assesses the conservation status of species globally.

3.   India is a member of the IUCN.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: IUCN is not a UN body, but an international NGO and membership union composed of both governments and civil society organizations.

Statement 2 is correct: It is known for the IUCN Red List, the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of species.

Statement 3 is correct: India is a member of IUCN and has national agencies and NGOs affiliated with it.