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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 17 Jul 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about the ADEETIE scheme:

1.     ADEETIE is a scheme launched by the Ministry of Power to promote energy-efficient technologies in MSMEs.

2.     The scheme offers interest subvention of 5% for all categories of MSMEs.

3.     ADEETIE aims to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions while improving the competitiveness of industries.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct – The Ministry of Power launched the ADEETIE scheme.

Statement 2 is incorrect – The interest subvention is 5% for Micro and Small Enterprises, and 3% for Medium Enterprises.

Statement 3 is correct – One of the scheme’s key goals is to cut energy use and emissions while improving industry competitiveness.

Q2:

With reference to the ADEETIE scheme, consider the following statements:

1.     The scheme will be implemented from FY 2025-26 to FY 2028-29.

2.     A total of ₹1,000 crore has been allocated for energy audits under the scheme.

3.     The scheme is expected to mobilize ₹9,000 crore in total investments.

Which of the statements given above is/are not 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 incorrect – ADEETIE will run for three years starting from FY 2025-26 to 2027-28.

Statement 2 is incorrect – Only ₹50 crore is allocated for energy audits.

Statement 3 is correct – The total expected investment is ₹9,000 crore, including MSME lending.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs):

1.     NDCs are legally binding obligations under the Paris Agreement.

2.     NDCs help guide national policies to reduce emissions and limit global warming.

3.     India’s NDC includes a target to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 3 only

B: 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: C

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is incorrect – NDCs are not legally binding.

· Statements 2 and 3 are correct – NDCs guide national climate policy, and India has committed to 45% emissions intensity reduction by 2030.

Q4:

Which of the following targets are included in India’s updated NDCs submitted to the UNFCCC?

1.     Net-zero emissions by 2070

2.     50% of total electricity installed capacity from non-fossil fuels by 2030

3.     Achieving 100% electrification of rural households by 2030

Select the correct option:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is correct. India formally announced this long-term goal at COP26 (Glasgow, 2021).

· Statement 2 is correct:India aims to derive 50% of cumulative electricity demand from renewable sources by 2030.

· Statement 3 is incorrect. . Rural electrification is a development goal, addressed through domestic schemes like Saubhagya, but not explicitly mentioned in India’s NDC submission to the UNFCCC.