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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 19 May 2025

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the Artemis Accords, consider the following statements:

  1. They are legally binding agreements under the United Nations framework.
  2. They encourage sharing of scientific data among signatories.
  3. They promote sustainable use of space resources in line with international law.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect – the Artemis Accords are non-binding and not under UN authority.
Statement 2 is correct – transparency and data-sharing are key principles.
Statement 3 is correct – resource utilization is promoted, in alignment with the Outer Space Treaty.
Thus, two statements are correct.


                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q2:
                                
Match the following butterflies with their notable features:








List I (Species)




List II (Associated Feature)








A. Papilio solstitius




1. Appears near summer solstice








B. Bhutanitis lidderdalii




2. Known as the Bhutan glory








C. Teinopalpus imperialis




3. Also called Kaiser-i-Hind








D. Papilio slateri




4. Commonly called Blue-striped mime








How many pairs are correctly matched?

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Only one

                            
B: Two pairs

                            
C: Three pairs

                            
D: All four

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  D

                                
 Explanation:

                                
Each species listed is matched accurately:




    

  • A–1: Papilio solstitius is named for and appears near the summer solstice.

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  • B–2: Bhutanitis lidderdalii is called the Bhutan glory.

    • 

  • C–3: Teinopalpus imperialis is the Kaiser-i-Hind.

    • 

  • D–4: Papilio slateri is the Blue-striped mime.
    All four pairs are correct.

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                                Q3:
                                
Match the following genome editing tools with their characteristics:








Tool




Characteristic








A. CRISPR-Cas9




1. Uses guide RNA for sequence recognition








B. ZFN




2. Uses Cys2-His2 zinc-finger motifs with FokI nuclease








C. TALEN




3. Uses TALE proteins to target specific DNA sequences








D. Homing Endonuclease




4. Non-modular structure limits ease of repurposing








How many pairs are correctly matched?



 



                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Only one

                            
B: Only two

                            
C: Only three

                            
D: All four

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  D

                                
 Explanation:

                                
All four pairs are correctly matched:




    

  • CRISPR-Cas9 (A–1) uses guide RNA for targeting.

    • 

  • ZFNs (B–2) use zinc-finger domains fused with FokI.

    • 

  • TALENs (C–3) use TALE repeat domains for DNA recognition.

    • 

  • Homing endonucleases (D–4) are non-modular, making them difficult to repurpose.

    • 


                                

                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q4:
                                
With reference to the Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve, consider the following statements:


    

  1. It is located in the cold desert region of the Spiti Valley.
    2. 

  2. It is now the largest conservation reserve in India.
    3. 

  3. It lies entirely within the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
    4. 

  4. It forms a wildlife corridor between Kibber and Chandratal Wildlife Sanctuaries.
    5. 



How many of the above statements are correct?



                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Only one

                            
B: Only two

                            
C: Only three

                            
D: All four

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  C

                                
 Explanation:

                                
Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct. Tsarap Chu is in Spiti Valley, a cold desert in Himachal Pradesh, and is India's largest conservation reserve as of May 2025. It links Kibber and Chandratal Wildlife Sanctuaries, forming a vital wildlife corridor. However, Statement 3 is incorrect: Tsarap Chu lies in Himachal Pradesh, not Jammu and Kashmir.

                                

                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q5:
                                
Which of the following deserts lies primarily in Saudi Arabia and is one of the largest continuous sand deserts in the world?





                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Thar Desert

                            
B: Negev Desert

                            
C: Rub' al Khali

                            
D: Dasht-e Kavir

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  C

                                
 Explanation:

                                
The Rub' al Khali, also known as the Empty Quarter, is located primarily in southern Saudi Arabia and stretches into UAE, Oman, and Yemen. It is the largest continuous sand desert in the world. The Thar is in India–Pakistan, Negev in Israel, and Dasht-e Kavir in Iran.

                                

                            

                        

                    

                

                    

        
        
        
        
        
    

                
                

                    
                

                
                
                
                
            

            
            

                


    
    

    
    

    
        

        

            
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