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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 20 Jun 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Which of the following statements about India-Canada trade relations is/are correct?

1.    Canada is India’s largest trading partner.

2.    In 2023, India exported more to Canada than it imported.

3.    Services trade between the two countries exceeded goods trade in 2023.

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: 3 only

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Answer: D

Explanation:

In 2023, bilateral trade in services was $9.99 billion, higher than goods trade at $9.36 billion. India imported more ($5.56 billion) than it exported ($3.80 billion). Canada is not India’s largest trading partner; it ranks 10^th.

Q2:

How many of the following statements are correct regarding IBCA?

IBCA aims to protect apex predators like Tigers, Jaguars, and Pumas.

It allows non-range countries to become members.

The NTCA under the Ministry of Environment led the IBCA initiative.

Membership is restricted only to countries hosting tigers.

A: Only one

B: OnlyTwo

C: Only Three

D: All four

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. IBCA aims to conserve seven big cats including Tiger, Jaguar, and Puma. Membership is open to both range and non-range countries, and the NTCA under MoEFCC led its creation. Statement 4 is incorrect—membership is not restricted only to tiger-hosting countries but is open to all interested UN members.

Q3:

With reference to PGI 2.0, how many of the following domains were used to assess states’ performance in school education?

Learning Outcomes and Quality

Access

Governance Processes

Mid-Day Meal Implementation

Teacher Education and Training

A: 1, 2 and 3 only

B: 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

C: 1 and 2 only

D: All five

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 assesses states and Union Territories across six core domains:

Learning Outcomes and Quality

Access

Infrastructure and Facilities

Equity

Governance Processes

Teacher Education and Training

Out of the five options listed, four (Statements 1, 2, 3, and 5) are valid PGI 2.0 domains. Mid-Day Meal Implementation (Statement 4) is not one of the six assessment areas. It may be part of broader education policy, but it is not a standalone domain in PGI 2.0.

Q4:

Which of the above countries announced the world’s largest marine protected area at UNOC 2025?

A: France

B: French Polynesia

C: New Zealand

D: Spain

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Answer: B

Explanation:

French Polynesia declared its entire Exclusive Economic Zone (~5 million sq km) as a marine protected area, making it the world’s largest. This move was announced during the third UN Ocean Conference held in Nice, France. It shows leadership in marine biodiversity conservation and aligns with global targets to protect 30% of oceans by 2030.

Q5:

Why is the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) considered a strategic alternative to China’s BRI?

A: It focuses primarily on energy exports rather than infrastructure.

B: It promotes digital currency trade routes.

C: It connects India to Europe via secure and politically aligned regions.

D: It bypasses maritime shipping routes and focuses only on rail.

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Unlike China’s BRI, which traverses politically volatile or debt-sensitive areas, IMEC proposes a secure and democratic alternative linking India to Europe via trusted partners in the Middle East and Mediterranean. Croatia and Cyprus are being explored as EU entry points, adding credibility to this approach.