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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 12 Jun 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the evolution of drone warfare, consider the following statements:

Loitering munitions are capable of both surveillance and targeted attack missions.

Compared to traditional missiles, loitering munitions require a fixed, pre-assigned target.

Azerbaijan is among the early adopters of loitering munitions in regional conflicts.

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: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Loitering munitions combine surveillance and attack functions.

Statement 2 is incorrect: They do not require fixed targets; they can wait until one is located.

Statement 3 is correct: Azerbaijan used them effectively in the Nagorno-Karabakh war.

Q2:

Which of the following changes has been made in the SEZ rules for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing?

A: SEZ units are now exempted from paying any duty for domestic sales.

B: Minimum land requirement has been reduced from 50 hectares to 10 hectares.

C: SEZs can only export and not sell to the domestic market.

D: SEZ land must be completely free of any mortgage or lease.

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Answer: B

Explanation:

As per the recent amendments, the minimum land requirement for setting up SEZs specifically for semiconductors and electronics manufacturing has been reduced from 50 hectares to 10 hectares. This change is intended to make land acquisition easier and attract more high-tech industries. Other options are incorrect: domestic supply is allowed with duties, and mortgaged or leased land to government agencies is now permitted.

Q3:

**With reference to India’s current population trends as per UNFPA’s State of the World Population 2025, consider the following statements:**

1.      India’s population has already peaked and is now in decline.

2.      The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India has fallen below the replacement level.

3.      The proportion of working-age population in India is more than two-thirds.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

India’s TFR is 1.9—below the replacement level of 2.1. Around 68% of India’s population falls within the working-age group (15–64 years), which is more than two-thirds. However, India's population has not yet peaked; it is projected to peak around 170 crore in the next four decades. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

Q4:

With reference to India’s economic outlook for FY26, as per the latest World Bank Global Economic Prospects report, consider the following statements:

1.      India’s GDP growth for FY26 is projected at 6.3%.

2.      India is no longer the fastest-growing major economy in the world.

3.      India's inflation for FY26 is expected to remain below 4%.

4.      India’s public debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to rise significantly.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 1, 2 and 4 only

C: 1, 3 and 4 only

D: 2 and 4 only

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Answer: A

Explanation:

According to the report, India's GDP growth for FY26 is projected at 6.3%, making it the fastest-growing large economy—hence Statement 2 is incorrect. Inflation is expected to average 3.7%, which is below 4%, making Statement 3 correct. The public debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to decline, due to fiscal consolidation and rising revenues—so Statement 4 is also incorrect.

Q5:

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: India has one of the lowest female labour force participation rates globally.
Statement 2: A lack of universal maternity protection discourages women from continuing work post-childbirth.

Which of the following is correct?

A: Both statements are true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1

B: Both statements are true but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation

C: Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false

D: Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Both statements are true. India’s female labour force participation rate remains below 40%. A major reason is the absence of universal maternity protection, particularly for informal workers. Without paid leave, healthcare access, or job security, many women are forced to leave the workforce post-pregnancy. Statement 2 logically explains why Statement 1 holds true.