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

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the Blue Ports Initiative under the India-FAO Technical Cooperation Programme, consider the following statements:

1.   The initiative aims to develop fishing ports in a sustainable and modern way.

2.   Vanakbara and Jakhau are two fishing harbours chosen under this programme.

3.   This initiative is a part of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

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: D

Explanation:

The Blue Ports Initiative wants to make fishing ports clean, modern, and environment-friendly.

Vanakbara (Diu) and Jakhau (Gujarat) are the pilot harbours.

It is being done under PMMSY, a scheme to modernize the fisheries sector.

Q2:

With reference to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), consider the following statements:

1.   UNESCO was founded in 1945 after World War II.

2.   Its headquarters is in New York, USA.

3.   Its General Conference meets once every two years.

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:

UNESCO started in 1945 as a part of rebuilding efforts after World War II.

Its headquarters is in Paris, not New York.

The General Conference meets every 2 years to decide on plans and budget.

Q3:

With reference to the World Trade Organization (WTO), consider the following statements:

1.   WTO established in 1995.

2.   WTO decisions are made by consensus (agreement of all members).

3.   Member countries have no power to veto decisions.

4.   Only 10 countries attend the Ministerial Conference at any time.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: WTO began in 1995.

Statement 2 is correct: Decisions are usually taken by consensus.

Statement 3 is wrong: Any member can block consensus, so they can act like a veto.

Statement 4 is wrong: The Ministerial Conference includes all WTO members, not just 10.

Q4:

With reference to the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), consider the following:

1.   It was signed in 2023 and started in 2024.

2.   It is India’s first deep Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the Middle East.

3.   It removes most tariffs and gives market access benefits.

Which of the above 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: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is wrong: CEPA was signed in 2022, not 2023.

Statement 2 is correct: It is India’s first major FTA in the Middle East.

Statement 3 is correct: CEPA removes many tariffs and allows better market access for trade.

Q5:

Consider the following about the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments (HLJTFI):

1.   It was started in 2013 to improve investment ties.

2.   It only focuses on investments in the energy sector.

3.   One goal is to solve problems faced by investors in both countries.

Which statements 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: