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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 14 Jun 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Which of the following statements regarding Eurasian otters are correct?

1.       They belong to the Mustelidae family.

2.      They are found in both freshwater and marine habitats.

3.      They are endemic to India.

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 3

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Eurasian otters are part of the Mustelidae family and inhabit both freshwater and marine areas. Statement 3 is incorrect — they are not endemic to India; they are found across Europe and parts of Asia. In India, they inhabit specific regions like the Himalayas and Western Ghats.

Q2:

Which one of the following best describes the role of the iDEX initiative?

A: A procurement portal for defence PSUs

B: A startup-based innovation platform for defence R&D

C: A testing mechanism for imported arms

D: A scheme for skill development in armed forces

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Answer: B

Explanation:

iDEX (Innovation for Defence Excellence) was launched in 2018 to harness innovation from MSMEs, startups, and academia in defence technology. It provides financial support (up to ₹1.5 crore per project) and has enabled procurement of ₹2,400 crore worth of solutions by 2025.

Q3:

Which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1.       The Global Gender Gap Index was first published in 2006.

2.      The Index covers 200 countries.

3.      A score of 1 indicates complete gender inequality.

A: Only 1

B: 1 and 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Only statement 1 is correct. The Global Gender Gap Index was indeed launched in 2006. Statement 2 is incorrect—the 2025 report covers 148 countries, not 200. Statement 3 is false because a score of 1 indicates full gender equality, not inequality.

Q4:

Which of the following statements about the UNHCR Global Trends Report (2024) are correct?

1.       Over 120 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide.

2.      Most displaced people are from countries like Canada and Japan.

3.      The number of internally displaced persons exceeded 70 million.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A: Only 1 and 2

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 3

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The 2024 report puts the total at 123.2 million displaced, with 73.5 million internally displaced. Statement 2 is incorrect — the largest displacement is from Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine, not developed countries like Canada and Japan.

Q5:

With reference to Citizenship by Investment (CBI) schemes, consider the following statements:

1.       They allow foreign nationals to acquire citizenship in return for economic investment.

2.      Such schemes are available in both EU and non-EU countries.

3.      CBI automatically grants rights to vote in national elections of all EU states.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2 are correct — CBI allows citizenship in exchange for investment and is practiced in both EU and non-EU countries. Statement 3 is incorrect because voting rights are linked to the specific nation granting citizenship, not all EU nations. The EU allows participation in EU-level and local elections, not national elections of other member states.