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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 24 May 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following:

Assertion (A): The Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) technique was used for dating charcoal samples at Keezhadi.
Reason (R): AMS is not ideal for precision dating as it cannot detect very low concentrations of isotopes.

Choose the correct option:

A: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

B: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C: A is true, but R is false

D: A is false, but R is true

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Answer: C

Explanation:

AMS counts isotopic atoms, specifically carbon-14, at very low concentrations, making it highly sensitive and precise for dating organic remains. This is why AMS was used at Keezhadi to date charcoal samples accurately, confirming the site’s ancient human activity.

Q2:

With reference to the Sangam Age, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

The Third Sangam was held in Madurai under the patronage of Mudathirumaran.

The First Sangam’s literary works survive extensively.

Tolkappiyam is a key literary work from the Sangam period.

The Sangam Age spans roughly from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE.

Options:

A: 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 4 only

D: 1 only

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The First Sangam is believed to have existed, but none of its literary works survive today. This makes statement 2 incorrect. The Third Sangam was indeed held in Madurai under Mudathirumaran’s patronage. Tolkappiyam is a foundational Tamil grammatical text from the Sangam period. The Sangam Age roughly covers the period from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE, marking a significant era in early Tamil history.

Q3:

Consider the following:

Assertion (A): Adolescent health receives only a small fraction of total development assistance for health.
Reason (R): Adolescents constitute around 25% of the world’s population.

Choose the correct option:

A: Both A and R are true, and R explains A

B: Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A

C: A is true, but R is false

D: A is false, but R is true

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Adolescents make up approximately 25.2% of the global population but receive only 2.4% of health development funding. This mismatch indicates a significant funding gap despite the population size, highlighting the urgent need for increased investment in adolescent health.

Q4:

Consider the following:

Assertion (A): India opposes the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) because it violates its territorial sovereignty.
Reason (R): CPEC passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a territory claimed by India.

Choose the correct option:

A: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

B: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C: A is true, but R is false

D: A is false, but R is true

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Answer: A

Explanation:

India’s primary objection to CPEC is that it traverses the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir region, which India claims as its own territory. This violates India’s territorial integrity, hence India opposes the corridor.

Q5:

Which of the following statements about the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme are correct?

1.      It aims to modernize over 1,300 railway stations across India.

2.      Station designs include inspiration from local culture and heritage.

3.      It focuses mainly on improving freight operations across the rail network.

4.      The scheme includes disability-friendly infrastructure such as lifts and ramps.

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: Only three

D: All Four

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct. The scheme focuses on passenger amenities and regional heritage in station design, and disability access. Statement 3 is incorrect because ABSS primarily targets passenger experience, not freight operations. Freight improvements are a separate focus area for Indian Railways.