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

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements:

The Global Liveability Index 2025 is published by the United Nations (UN-Habitat).

The index is based on five categories — sustainability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.

In 2025, Copenhagen has topped the list for the fourth consecutive year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: Only 2

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Global Liveability Index is released by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), not the United Nations (UN-Habitat).

Statement 2 is correct: The index is based on five major categories — sustainability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Copenhagen has topped the list for the first time in 2025, whereas previously Vienna had been ranked first for three consecutive years.

Q2:

Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to Green Hydrogen?

1. Fossil fuels are used in the process of producing green hydrogen.

2. It is produced by electrolysis, in which the electrical energy used comes entirely from renewable sources.

3. It can also be a medium of energy storage and can be converted back into energy as required.

Choose the correct option:

A: 2 and 3 only

B: 1 and 2 only

C: Only 3

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: Fossil fuels are not used in the production of green hydrogen. If fossil fuels are used then it is called "grey" or "blue" hydrogen.

• Statement 2 is correct: Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water, in which the electricity used is completely obtained from renewable sources like solar, wind etc.

• Statement 3 is correct: Green hydrogen can be used as an energy storage medium. It can be stored and converted into electricity or other energy as per requirement.

Q3:

Consider the following statements with reference to organ transplantation in India:

1. Organ transplantation is permitted only from deceased donors in India.

2. Brain death is legally recognized as a form of death in India.

3. NOTTO (National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation) is the apex body for organ donation and transplantation.

4. The rate of organ transplantation from deceased donors in India is higher than the global average.

Choose the appropriate option:

A: Only 1 and 4

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1, 2 and 3

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: Organ transplantation from both living and deceased donors is permitted in India.

• Statement 2 is correct: Brain death is recognized as a valid death under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994.

• Statement 3 is correct: NOTTO is India's apex body for procurement, allocation and distribution of organs.

• Statement 4 is incorrect: Deceased donor rate in India is still very low compared to developed countries.

Q4:

Which of the following statements are correct regarding organ transplant policies in India?

1. The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 was amended in 2011 to add stringent provisions to prevent organ trafficking and increase transparency.

2. Organ transplantation is available in India only to individuals who are registered under the National Health Insurance Scheme (Ayushman Bharat).

3. A major goal at the policy level is to make organ transplantation accessible and affordable, especially for those who depend on the public health system.

Choose the correct option:

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: THOTA 1994 (Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act) was amended in 2011 to curb illegal organ trade and make the transplantation process more transparent and regulated.

• Statement 2 is incorrect: Organ transplantation is not limited to beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat Yojana; it can be done under both private and public health systems.

• Statement 3 is correct: Policy makers are emphasizing on making organ transplantation affordable and equally accessible, especially for the vulnerable and poor sections.

Q5:

With reference to the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, which of the following uses falls under the category of Fair Dealing?

1. Limited use of material during news reporting

2. Use of full copy of an article for commercial advertisement

3. Use of an excerpt from a book by a teacher for study

4. Use of a small excerpt from a news video for critique

Choose the correct option:

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 1, 3 and 4 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Limited use of material during news reporting falls under fair dealing under Section 52.

• Statement 2: Use of full article for commercial purpose will be treated as copyright infringement and does not fall under fair dealing.

• Statement 3: Educational references (e.g. teacher/student use) are permitted under fair dealing.

• Statement 4: Limited use of news clips for criticism or review is fair dealing.