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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 26 Jun 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Which of the following statements about Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India are correct?

1.    They are defined under Article 366(25) of the Constitution.

2.    They are notified under Article 342 of the Constitution.

3.    They were first recognized for affirmative action after 2001.

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 3

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

STs are defined under Article 366(25) and notified under Article 342. These provisions were part of the Constitution since its adoption in 1950.

Statement 3 is incorrect – Affirmative action refers to special measures or policies designed to improve opportunities for historically disadvantaged or underrepresented communities — in India, this mainly includes Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

STs were recognized for affirmative action since constitution came into effect, not post-2001.

Q2:

With reference to the Chandipura Virus (CHPV), how many of the following statements are correct?

1.    CHPV was first identified from febrile cases in Andhra Pradesh in 1965.

2.    It primarily affects the adult population above 40 years of age.

3.    The virus belongs to the Rhabdoviridae family.

4.    Sand flies are considered probable vectors of CHPV.

Options:

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statements 3 and 4 are correct — CHPV is a member of the Rhabdoviridae family and is believed to be transmitted by sand flies. Statement 1 is incorrect — the virus was first identified in Maharashtra, not Andhra Pradesh. Statement 2 is also incorrect — CHPV primarily affects children under 15 years, not adults.

Q3:

Which of the above statements is/are correct regarding CAR T-cell therapy?

1.    It involves modifying a patient’s T cells outside the body.

2.    It is mainly used for treating autoimmune diseases.

3.    It is currently very expensive and requires hospitalisation.

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

CAR T-cell therapy is traditionally used for cancer, not primarily for autoimmune diseases (statement 2 is incorrect). The process involves extracting and engineering the patient’s T cells outside the body and reinfusing them. It is costly and requires hospitalisation, especially due to chemotherapy and side effects management.

Q4:

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sustainable Development Report 2025 (SDG Index):

1. India has ranked among the top 100 countries in the SDG Index for the first time.

2. India's overall score in the report released by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN) is 74.4.

3. Globally, only 17% of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are likely to be achieved by 2030.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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 – India has ranked 99th in the SDG Index 2025, indicating its inclusion in the top 100 for the first time.

• Statement 2 is incorrect – India has a score of 67, while China has a score of 74.4.

• Statement 3 is correct – According to the report, only 17% of SDG targets are likely to be achieved globally by 2030.

Q5:

What do you understand by AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance)?

A: When humans consume a drug in excess

B: When antibiotics kill bacteria rapidly

C: When microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, etc.) develop resistance to antibiotics

D: When antibiotics are not used for a disease

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Answer: C

Explanation:

AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance) is the biological process in which microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites develop resistance to antibiotics or other antibiotics over time. As a result, drugs that were previously effective no longer kill those microorganisms.

The main reasons for this are –

• Excessive or unnecessary use of antibiotics,

• Misdiagnosis, and

• Widespread use of drugs for non-medical purposes in animal husbandry.

In the case of AMR, even common infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or tuberculosis can last longer, become complicated, and lead to death.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), if current trends continue, by 2050, 10 million people may die every year due to drug failure alone. Therefore, AMR is being considered a global health crisis.