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

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the ULLAS Programme, consider the following statements:

1.     It was launched in 2022 to achieve universal literacy by 2030.

2.     It targets adults aged 15 and above who missed formal education.

3.     Learners are tested through the Functional Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT).

4.     Certification is provided by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only two

B: Only three

C: All four

D: Only one

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Answer: C

Explanation:

All four statements accurately describe the ULLAS programme: launched in 2022, targets 15+ adults, assessments via FLNAT, and NIOS certification. It is part of Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram and complements NEP 2020 literacy targets.

Q2:

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

A: RTS,S/AS01 – Malaria vaccine recommended by WHO (2021)

B: R21/Matrix-M – Malaria vaccine recommended by WHO (2023)

C: AdFalciVax – Multi-stage vaccine developed by WHO in collaboration with India

D: Plasmodium vivax – Dominant malaria strain in India and Asia

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Answer: C

Explanation:

AdFalciVax is an indigenous Indian vaccine, developed by ICMR and domestic scientific partners, not WHO. The other pairs are correct.

Q3:

The term “Exorbitant Privilege”, often linked with U.S. dollar dominance, was coined by:

A: John Maynard Keynes

B: Valéry Giscard d’Estaing

C: Milton Friedman

D: Alan Greenspan

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The French economist and later President coined the term to describe the U.S.’s unique ability to borrow cheaply and sustain deficits due to dollar’s reserve status.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding the genus Aspergillus:

1.     It reproduces asexually through conidia-bearing structures.

2.     It is exclusively pathogenic and has no industrial utility.

3.     Some members are used in fermentation and food industries.

Which of the above statements 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: C

Explanation:

Aspergillus reproduces asexually via conidia. While some are pathogenic, others have massive industrial value, such as citric acid and enzyme production. Thus, statements 1 and 3 are correct, while 2 is incorrect.

Q5:

Consider the following features of the ‘Never Alone’ Mental Health App:

1.     It is a web-based app, accessible via WhatsApp and QR code.

2.     It is available 24×7 and uses DSM standards for diagnosis.

3.     It is free for students, with no institutional funding model.

4.     It offers both online and offline consultation.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: One only

B: Two only

C: Three only

D: All four

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Correct: The app is web-based and can be accessed conveniently through WhatsApp and QR codes, ensuring ease of reach and minimal barriers for students.

Statement 2 – Correct: The app provides round-the-clock (24×7) mental health screening and counselling services. It uses the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) framework for clinical evaluation, ensuring standardized diagnostic quality.

Statement 3 – Incorrect: The app is not completely free for students. Its operational model is based on a cost of ₹0.70 per student/day, which is funded by institutions. Hence, while students don’t directly pay, it is not “free without institutional funding.”

Statement 4 – Correct: The app offers both online and offline consultation sessions with experts, making it more holistic than just an AI chatbot or screening tool.