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Daily-mcqs 25 Oct 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 25 Oct 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about global forest extent as reported in Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 (GFRA 2025):

Global forests cover approximately 4.14 billion hectares.

Forests cover about 32 % of the Earth’s land area.

Nearly half of the world’s forests are in tropical regions.

The global average forest area per person is about 1 hectare.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: the report states forests now cover 4.14 billion hectares.

Statement 2 is correct: total forest cover about 32 % of the land area.

Statement 3 is correct: “Nearly half of the world’s forests are located in the tropics”.

Statement 4 is incorrect: the report gives about 0.5 hectare per person (not 1 hectare).

Q2:

Consider the following statements about forest carbon and protection from GFRA 2025:

Global forest carbon stocks reached around 714 gigatonnes.

Approximately 20% of global forests are legally protected areas.

The majority of the world’s forests (over 70%) are privately owned.

The report covers data from about 236 countries and areas.

Which of the statements are true?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: the report gives a global forest carbon stock of ~714 Gt.

Statement 2 is correct: about 20% of forest area (~813 million hectares) is legally protected.

Statement 3 is incorrect: in fact, about 71% of forests are publicly owned (not privately).

Statement 4 is correct: the GFRA 2025 covers data for 236 countries and areas.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding regional and national findings of GFRA 2025:

In the global ranking of total forest area, India is ranked 9th.

The top five countries (in order) holding the largest forest area are: Russia, Brazil, Canada, USA, China.

The report indicates that Asia was the only continent to report a net forest gain.

The GFRA assessment is published every five years.

Which of the above are correct?

A: 1,2 and 4 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 1, 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: India is ranked 9th in global total forest area.

Statement 2 is correct: the top five are Russia, Brazil, Canada, USA and China.

Statement 3 is incorrect: while Asia shows gains, the report does not say Asia is the only continent with net forest gain.

Statement 4 is correct: GFRA is published every five years.

Q4:

Consider the following statements about the abolition of the Kafala system in Saudi Arabia:

The reform was announced in June 2025.

It affects approximately 13 million foreign workers in Saudi Arabia.

Under the new regime, workers will still require their employer’s permission (no-objection certificate) to change jobs.

It is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader “Vision 2030” agenda.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,2 and 4 only

C: 2 ,3 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Saudi Arabia announced the abolition of the Kafala system in June 2025.

Statement 2 is correct: The reform is expected to benefit around 13 million migrant workers.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Under the new system, one of the key changes is that workers will not require their employer’s permission (“no-objection certificate”) for changing jobs after completing contractual obligations.

Statement 4 is correct: The reform is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 agenda to modernise its economy and labour market.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about Kafala system:

Under the system, a migrant worker’s legal status (residency & employment) was tied to a local employer (“kafeel”).

Workers often needed employer consent to leave the country or change jobs.

The system was originally designed in the 1950s to regulate foreign labour flows into oil-rich Gulf economies.

The system granted full freedom and mobility to migrant workers from the outset.

Which of these statements are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Under Kafala, the “kafeel” (sponsor-employer) held the worker’s residency and employment status.

Statement 2 is correct: Workers often needed the employer’s permission to change jobs or to exit the country.

Statement 3 is correct: The system emerged around the 1950s as Gulf states sought to regulate foreign labour influx without offering citizenship.

Statement 4 is incorrect: In fact, the system severely restricted worker freedom; it did not grant full mobility.