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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 16 Jul 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Assertion (A): Indians are losing over Rs 1,000 crore monthly due to cyber frauds run by syndicates based in Southeast Asia.

Reason (R): The lack of awareness and gaps in India's banking, immigration, and telecom systems have made it easier for international cybercriminals to operate.

A: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C: A is true, but R is false.

D: A is false, but R is true.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Assertion (A) is true: As per the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Indians are losing around Rs 1,000 crore per month to cyber frauds traced to countries like Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand.

Reason (R) is also true: The inter-ministerial task force identified gaps in banking systems, immigration procedures, and telecom networks as key enablers of such frauds. The issuance of ghost SIM cards and lack of robust KYC are examples of these systemic weaknesses.

R is the correct explanation of A: These system vulnerabilities are directly exploited by international syndicates, facilitating the scams that result in such massive financial losses.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding trade between India and Saudi Arabia:

1.   In FY 2022–23, the bilateral trade between India and Saudi Arabia crossed $50 billion.

2.   India exports more to Saudi Arabia than it imports from it.

3.   Saudi Arabia is among the top five trading partners of India.

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: C

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is correct: Bilateral trade reached $52.76 billion in FY 2022–23.

· Statement 2 is incorrect: India imports more (mainly crude oil) than it exports to Saudi Arabia.

· Statement 3 is correct: Saudi Arabia is India’s fourth-largest trading partner.

Q3:

Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPS) Bill, 2024?

A: To regulate political funding during elections in Maharashtra

B: To strengthen public healthcare and disaster management systems

C: To prevent unlawful activities by extremist and similar organisations

D: To provide financial aid to families affected by political violence

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The MSPS Bill aims to provide legal tools for the prevention of unlawful activities carried out by extremist or similar organisations that may threaten public order or state institutions. It empowers the state to declare such organisations as “unlawful”.

Q4:

With reference to the Revised SO₂ Emission Norms Framework for Thermal Power Plants in India (2024), consider the following statements:

1.   Thermal power plants located within 10 km of Delhi-NCR or cities with a population of over 1 million are classified under Category A.

2.   Category C thermal power plants are exempt from SO₂ norms but must comply with stack height regulations.

3.   All thermal power plants retiring before December 2025 are exempt from installing flue gas desulphurization (FGD) systems.

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: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Plants within 10 km of Delhi-NCR or cities with over 1 million population are Category A and must comply with SO₂ norms by December 2027.

Statement 2 is correct: Category C plants are exempt from installing FGD systems but must meet stack height criteria by December 31, 2029.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The exemption applies to plants retiring before December 2030, not 2025, and only if they submit an undertaking.

Q5:

Which of the following are cited as potential benefits of implementing the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal in India?

1.   It would reduce the frequency of enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.

2.   It would encourage governments to focus more on long-term governance rather than short-term populist measures.

3.   It would help reduce the burden on law enforcement and judiciary due to election-related cases.

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

A: 2 and 3 only

B: 1 and 2 only

C: All of the above

D: None of these

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Answer: C

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is correct: ONOE would enforce the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) only once every five years, reducing policy implementation delays due to frequent elections.

· Statement 2 is correct: With fewer elections, there would be less incentive for populist, short-term welfare schemes, encouraging long-term governance.

· Statement 3 is correct: ONOE could reduce election-related offences and disputes, thereby easing the burden on courts and law enforcement.