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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 27 Jun 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to India-Vietnam relations, consider the following statements:

1.   India is Vietnam’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia.

2.   The bilateral trade between India and Vietnam in 2023–24 crossed US$14 billion.

3.   Vietnam is India’s 15th largest trading partner globally.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect—India is not Vietnam’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia; it is the 4th largest. Statements 2 and 3 are correct—trade reached US$14.81 billion in 2023–24, and Vietnam ranks as India’s 15th largest trading partner. These facts underline strong economic engagement but not a topmost rank in Southeast Asia.

Q2:

How many of the above statements are correct?

1.   NATO’s new spending target will be 5% of GDP by 2035.

2.   Russia’s military spending as a share of GDP was 7.1% in 2024.

3.   China spent 3.6% of its GDP on defence in 2024.

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. NATO aims for 5% of GDP by 2035, and Russia spent 7.1% of GDP. However, statement 3 is incorrect—China spent 1.7% of GDP, not 3.6%.

Q3:

With reference to Bharat Forecast System (BFS), consider the following statements:

1.   It uses 6 km x 6 km grids for more detailed weather forecasts.

2.   Its forecast accuracy is expected to improve by 64%.

3.   It was developed by the World Meteorological Organization.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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:

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Bharat Forecast System uses 6 km grids (finer than previous 12 km grids) and is expected to improve forecast accuracy by 64%. However, statement 3 is incorrect—BFS was developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), not the WMO.

Q4:

Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

1. It was established in Shanghai in 2001.

2. Its main objective is to promote economic cooperation only.

3. India and Iran are its founding members.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A: Only 1

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 2

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

SCO is a major regional organisation comprising India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus. It was established in Shanghai in 2001. The organisation works to promote security cooperation, counter-terrorism and regional stability. Its "Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS)" exchanges information related to terrorism.