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

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the Ramsar Convention, consider the following statements:

1.   It is an international treaty signed in 1971 for the conservation and wise use of wetlands.

2.   Wetlands designated under this convention are known as Wetlands of National Importance.

3.   Countries joining the convention commit to maintaining the ecological character of listed wetlands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Correct: The Ramsar Convention was signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971.


Statement 2 – Incorrect: Such wetlands are called Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites), not national importance.


Statement 3 – Correct: Member countries commit to maintaining the ecological character and ensuring wise use of wetlands.


                            

Q2:

Siliserh Lake, recently added to the Ramsar List, is correctly described by which of the following?

1.   It is a natural lake located entirely within the core area of Sariska Tiger Reserve.

2.   It was constructed in the 19th century by creating an embankment across a tributary of the Ruparel River.

3.   It plays a role in groundwater recharge in a semi-arid region.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Incorrect: Siliserh Lake is man-made and lies in the buffer zone, not the core area, of Sariska Tiger Reserve.


Statement 2 – Correct: Constructed in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh via an embankment on a tributary of the Ruparel River.


Statement 3 – Correct: It contributes to groundwater recharge and water security in a semi-arid landscape.


                            

Q3:

With reference to the recent Supreme Court judgment in Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2025), consider the following statements:

1.   The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order permitting an involuntary narco test.

2.   The judgment reaffirmed the constitutional validity of forced narcoanalysis in exceptional cases.

3.   The ruling aligned with the principles laid down in Selvi v. State of Karnataka (2010).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Correct: The Supreme Court set aside the Patna High Court order allowing involuntary narco test.


Statement 2 – Incorrect: The Court rejected, not upheld, forced narcoanalysis.


Statement 3 – Correct: The judgment reaffirmed Selvi (2010), which prohibits involuntary narco tests.


                            

Q4:

Narco analysis primarily involves the administration of which of the following substances?

A: Morphine

B: Sodium Pentothal

C: Diazepam

D: Ketamine

Answer: B

Explanation:

Sodium Pentothal, a barbiturate, is used to suppress inhibitions and reduce conscious control, increasing the likelihood of disclosures.


                            

Q5:

With reference to GLP-1 drugs, consider the following statements:

1.   They mimic the action of a naturally occurring gut hormone.

2.   They help regulate insulin response and hunger signals.

3.   They increase the rate of digestion to promote weight loss.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

Answer: A

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2 – Correct: GLP-1 drugs mimic natural GLP-1 hormone and regulate insulin and appetite.


Statement 3 – Incorrect: They slow gastric emptying, not increase digestion.