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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 15 Sep 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Which of the following is the most important manuscript of ancient Indian knowledge related to surgery and medical practices?

A: Charaka Samhita

B: Sushruta Samhita

C: Kautilya’s Arthashastra

D: Manuscript of Aryabhatiya

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The Sushruta Samhita is one of the oldest known manuscripts related to ancient Indian medicine, particularly surgery. It describes surgical techniques, including plastic surgery, and is often considered the foundational text for the practice of surgery in ancient India.

Q2:

Which of the following is/are true regarding the UNESCO Tentative List and its role in the process of World Heritage Site nomination?

1. A site must be included in the Tentative List at least one year before it is nominated for World Heritage status.
2. The Tentative List is a permanent record of all natural and cultural heritage sites nominated for World Heritage status.
3. The UNESCO Tentative List provides the first step in a nation's effort to protect and preserve its significant heritage sites.

Options:

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1, 2 and 3

D: Only 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is correct: A site must be included in the UNESCO Tentative List at least one year before it is officially nominated for World Heritage status.

· Statement 2 is correct: The Tentative List marks the first step in a nation's effort to preserve and protect heritage sites that they aim to nominate for World Heritage status.

· Statement 2 is incorrect: The Tentative List is not a permanent record of all nominated sites; it is an inventory of sites a country intends to nominate for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about manuscript:

1. A manuscript is a handwritten composition on materials like paper, bark, cloth, or metal, and must be at least 75 years old to be considered a manuscript.
2. Manuscripts are distinct from printed volumes and lithographs, which are not considered manuscripts.
3. Manuscripts are found in only a few languages and scripts, such as Sanskrit written in Devanagari script.
4. Epigraphs, revenue records, and firmans are considered manuscripts as they also contain knowledge content.

Which of the above statement are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1, 2, and 3 only

C: 1, 2, and 4 only

D: 1, 3, and 4 only

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Answer: A

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is correct: A manuscript refers to a handwritten composition on materials like paper, bark, cloth, metal, or palm leaf and must be at least 75 years old to be considered a manuscript.

· Statement 2 is correct: Lithographs and printed volumes are not considered manuscripts, which distinguishes them from handwritten works.

· Statement 3 is incorrect: Manuscripts are found in hundreds of languages and scripts, not just a few. For example, Sanskrit is written in various scripts like Oriya, Grantha, and Devanagari.

· Statement 4 is incorrect: Epigraphs, revenue records, and firmans are not considered manuscripts, as they are historical records that provide direct information about events, while manuscripts have knowledge content.

Q4:

Consider the following statements about UNESCO:

1.   UNESCO was established in 1946 as a specialized agency of the United Nations.

2.   The primary aim of UNESCO is to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences, and culture.

3.   The Director-General of UNESCO is elected every two years.

4.   UNESCO works with both its 194 member states and does involve non-governmental or private sector partners.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1, 2, and 3 only

B: 1 and 2 only

C: 1, 2, and 4 only

D: 1 and 4 only

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Answer: C

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is correct: UNESCO was established in 1946 as a specialized agency of the United Nations.

· Statement 2 is correct: Its primary aim is indeed to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences, and culture.

· Statement 3 is incorrect: The Director-General is elected every four years, not two.

· Statement 4 is correct: UNESCO works with both member states and partners from the non-governmental, intergovernmental, and private sectors.

Q5:

Which of the following statements about cicadas is/are correct?

1.   Cicadas produce loud and complex songs by vibrating membranes on their abdomens.

2.   Cicadas spend most of their lives as nymphs, living above ground.

3.   Cicadas are typically found in warm, humid conditions and prefer tropical and temperate forests.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1, 2 and 3

D: Only 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is correct: Cicadas are known for their loud, complex songs produced by vibrating membranes on their abdomens.

· Statement 2 is incorrect: Cicadas spend most of their lives underground as nymphs, not above ground.

· Statement 3 is correct: Cicadas prefer warm, humid conditions and are typically found in tropical and temperate forests.