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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 21 Jun 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Which of the following statements about India’s FDI position in South Asia are correct?

1.   India received the majority of FDI inflows in South Asia in 2024.

2.   India’s capital expenditure growth was lower than the regional average.

3.   India accounted for nearly one-third of total capital expenditure in Asia in 2024.

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—India received about 80% of South Asia’s total FDI inflows.

Statement 2 is incorrect—India’s capital expenditure rose by over 25%, indicating strong growth, not a weaker trend.

Statement 3 is correct—India made up nearly one-third of Asia’s total capital expenditure, showing its growing significance.

So, only 1 and 3 are correct.

Q2:

Consider the following statements:

1.   In South Sudan, more than half the population is projected to face extreme food shortages in 2025.

2.   In Mali, the food crisis is mainly due to climate shocks.

3.   In Gaza, military conflict and blockade have worsened food insecurity.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct — about 57% of South Sudan’s population faces food shortages.

Statement 2 is incorrect — Mali’s crisis is driven by armed conflict and high food prices, not climate.

Statement 3 is correct — military action and blockade are worsening food insecurity in Gaza.

Q3:

How many of the following statements about the Green India Mission are correct?

1.   It was launched in 2014 as part of the National Electric Mobility Plan.

2.   It aims to improve forest cover and ecosystem services.

3.   It includes restoration of degraded lands and support for forest-dependent livelihoods.

4.   It is implemented by the National Biodiversity Authority.

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statements 2 and 3 are correct—improving forest cover, ecosystem services, and supporting livelihoods are core aims of the Green India Mission. Statement 1 is incorrect—it was launched under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), not the Electric Mobility Plan. Statement 4 is incorrect—it is implemented mainly through Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs), not the National Biodiversity Authority

Q4:

Which of the following statements is correct about the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

A: IMF provides loans only to developing countries in the form of grants.

B: The main objective of IMF is to maintain stability in international trade and deal with the problems of Balance of Payments.

C: IMF only fixes the currency exchange rates of member countries.

D: The headquarters of IMF is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The main objective of IMF is to promote global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, encourage high employment and sustainable economic growth and assist member countries in balance of payments problems. Its headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., USA.

Q5:

Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the QS World University Rankings 2026?

A: India has a total of 8 IITs ranked in the rankings this year.

B: The number of Indian universities in the 2026 rankings has almost doubled as compared to 2015.

C: India ranks third in terms of the number of universities in the QS 2026 rankings.

D: IIT Delhi has secured 123rd rank globally in 2026, the highest in India.

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Answer: D

Explanation:

A total of 54 universities from India have found a place in the QS World University Rankings 2026, while the number was only 11 in 2015 (almost a five-fold increase). This includes 12 IITs, not 8 (so option A is incorrect).

India ranks fourth in terms of the number of universities in this ranking — after the US, the United Kingdom and Mainland China (so option C is incorrect).

IIT Delhi has been ranked 123rd, which is the highest ranking for any institute in India (so option D is correct).

So, based on the above facts, the correct answer is option D.