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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 23 Jun 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to India’s performance in the World Investment Report 2025, how many of the following statements are correct?

1.   India’s FDI inflows increased in 2024 compared to 2023.

2.   India rose in global FDI rankings despite a dip in actual inflows.

3.   India ranked among the top five in international project finance deals.

4.   India was the highest recipient of greenfield project announcements.

Options:

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect — India’s FDI inflows declined slightly from $28.1 billion in 2023 to $27.6 billion in 2024.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct — India moved up to 15th in global rankings and was among the top five in project finance deals.

Statement 4 is incorrect — the United States had the highest number of greenfield announcements, not India.

Q2:

Which of the following statements about Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) are correct?

1.   It uses radio signals instead of fibre cables.

2.   It is mainly used for mobile broadband services.

3.   It is well-suited for areas where laying fibre is difficult.

Options:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: Only 1 and 3

C: 2 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. FWA works using radio signals and is ideal for areas where fibre installation is expensive or tough. Statement 2 is incorrect—FWA is designed for fixed, not mobile, broadband use.

Q3:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.   Census data is used for delimitation of constituencies.

2.   Ministries like Health and Rural Development use Census data for planning services.

3.   The Census plays significant role in the reservation of seats for SCs and STs.

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 3

D: All of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Census data supports delimitation (Article 82) and helps Ministries decide where schools, clinics, and other services are needed. Statement 3 is correct — Census data does play a significant role in the reservation of seats for SCs/STs under Articles 330 and 332.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding the National Mission for Elimination of Sickle Cell Anemia (2023):

1.   It aims to eliminate the disease as a public health crisis by 2047.

2.   It focuses on five states with high prevalence.

3.   It promotes screening, counseling, treatment, and awareness.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Mission’s goal is to eliminate SCD as a public health threat by 2047, focusing on screening, counseling, treatment, and awareness. Statement 2 is incorrect—it targets 17 high-burden states, not just five.

Q5:

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Sickle Cell Disease in India?

1. It is a genetic blood disorder that produces abnormal haemoglobin.

2. Red blood cells affected by sickle cell can block blood flow.

3. This disease is mainly found in urban areas.

4. In India, this disease is mainly found in some tribal areas of central India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1, 2 and 4 only

C: 3 and 4 only

D: All statements are correct

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder in which the body produces abnormal haemoglobin S.

Statement 2 is correct: The deformed “sickle-shaped” RBCs become stiff and sticky and obstruct blood flow.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The disease is found mainly in rural and tribal areas and not in urban areas.

Statement 4 is correct: In India, the disease is particularly prevalent in the tribal areas of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

So, the correct answer is — B. Only 1, 2 and 4