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

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Which of the following best describes lichens?

A: Single-celled autotrophs found in tropical forests

B: Symbiotic associations primarily between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner

C: Parasitic plants that derive nutrition from other plants

D: A type of moss found only in temperate zones

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Lichens are not individual organisms, but composite life forms resulting from a symbiotic relationship — typically between a fungus and a photobiont (usually an alga like Trentepohlia or a cyanobacterium). The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algal partner photosynthesizes food.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about India’s automotive sector:

1.     The auto components industry contributes around 2.3% to India’s GDP.

2.     The automotive sector supports nearly 30 million jobs, directly and indirectly.

3.     Automotive exports are projected to exceed USD 50 billion by 2026.

Which of the statements above is/are 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 correct: The auto components industry contributes 2.3% of India’s GDP.

Statement 2 is correct: The automotive sector supports around 30 million jobs, including 4.2 million direct and 26.5 million indirect.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Automotive exports are projected to reach USD 30 billion, not USD 50 billion, by 2026.

Q3:

Consider the following benefits of INS Nistar to India's maritime strategy:

1.     Enhances underwater operational preparedness

2.     Reinforces India's role in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR)

3.     Reduces India’s reliance on foreign submarine rescue platforms

4.     Serves as India’s primary ballistic missile defense platform

Which of the above statements are correct?

A: 1, 2, and 3 only

B: 2 and 4 only

C: 1 and 4 only

D: 1, 3, and 4 only

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: INS Nistar improves India's operational readiness in underwater rescue missions.

Statement 2 is correct: Its medical and rapid deployment capabilities make it suitable for HADR operations, beyond just military use.

Statement 3 is correct: With DSVs like Nistar, India no longer depends on foreign assets for submarine rescue missions — an important aspect of strategic autonomy.

Statement 4 is incorrect: INS Nistar does not carry missile defense systems; it is not a combat platform.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT):

1.     It under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

2.     Its primary focus is on training in traditional fine arts and sculpture.

3.     The first campus of IICT was inaugurated at the premises of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in Mumbai.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 3 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: 2 and 3 only

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Incorrect: IICT was established under the Information and Broadcasting and Electronics & IT portfolios. It is not under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship specifically.

Statement 2 – Incorrect: IICT focuses on cutting-edge digital content technologies, especially in the AVGC-XR domain (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality), not traditional fine arts or sculpture.

Statement 3 – Correct: the first IICT campus has been established at the NFDC premises in Mumbai.

Q5:

With reference to India’s AVGC-XR sector, consider the following statements:

1.     India contributes over 10% to the global AVGC-XR market as of 2024.

2.     The AVGC-XR sector finds applications in areas like medical simulation and heritage preservation.

3.     Karnataka is emerging as a national leader in the AVGC-XR sector.

Which of the statements given above is/are 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: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Incorrect: India currently contributes less than 1% to the global AVGC-XR market (which was valued at over $366 billion in 2021).

Statement 2 – Correct: AVGC-XR technologies are increasingly used in non-entertainment sectors such as EdTech, healthcare simulation, architectural design, and heritage preservation.

Statement 3 – Correct: Karnataka is emerging as a national leader in this space due to favorable policy, skilled talent, and infrastructure.