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

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements:

1.   The Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 and IT Rules, 2021 are the primary frameworks regulating social media platforms in India.

2.   The Digital India Act completely replaces the IT Act, 2000.

3.   Currently, Social media platforms in India are considered intermediaries and enjoy “safe harbor” protection.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The IT Act, 2000 and IT Rules, 2021 form the current regulatory backbone for digital content and intermediary liability.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Digital India Act does not yet fully replace the IT Act; it aims to supplement and modernize the framework, but safe harbor and intermediary definitions still largely stem from the IT Act.

Statement 3 is correct: currently, Intermediaries enjoy “safe harbor” protections if they follow due diligence rules like content takedown, grievance redressal, etc.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding ISRO’s Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV):

1.   LMLV will have a higher Low Earth Orbit (LEO) payload capacity than LVM3 by almost eight times.

2.   The LMLV uses solid propulsion in its first two stages and a cryogenic third stage.

3.   It is intended to support both crewed lunar missions and the launch of components for India’s planned space station.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: LMLV can carry 80 tonnes to LEO, compared to LVM3’s ~10 tonnes – that's 8 times more, as stated.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The first two stages use liquid propulsion, not solid. The third stage uses advanced cryogenic propulsion.

Statement 3is correct: LMLV is designed for crewed lunar missions and to launch heavy components of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS).

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court:

1.   The President is bound by the advice of the Collegium in judicial appointments.

2.   Article 124(2) of the Constitution provides the procedure for appointment of Supreme Court judges.

3.   The Constitution explicitly mentions the Collegium system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is Incorrect: The President is not constitutionally bound by the Collegium, but in practice, the Collegium’s recommendation holds primacy due to judicial precedents (Second & Third Judges Cases). It is not an absolute binding; the President (executive) can return a name once, but if reiterated, it is usually accepted.

Statement 2 is Correct: Article 124(2) outlines the process of appointment, stating that the President appoints judges after consultation with such SC and HC judges as deemed necessary.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Collegium system is not mentioned in the Constitution. It is a judicial innovation developed through the Second and Third Judges Cases.

Q4:

Consider the following conditions:

1.     Must be a citizen of India

2.     Must have been a judge of a High Court for at least 5 years

3.     Must be at least 45 years of age

4.     Must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist

Which of the above are constitutional qualifications for appointment as a Supreme Court judge?

A: 1, 2 and 4 only

B: 1, 3 and 4 only

C: 1, 2, 3 and 4

D: 1, 2 only

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Answer: A

Explanation:

As per Article 124(3) of the Constitution, a person must:

· Be a citizen of India Have been a High Court judge for at least five years OR have been an advocate of a High Court for at least ten years (not mentioned in the question)

· OR be a distinguished jurist in the President’s opinion There is no minimum age (like 45 years) prescribed in the Constitution

Q5:

Which of the following was part of the outcomes of the 2025 India–Fiji bilateral meeting?

1.     Fiji expressed interest in joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).

2.     Fiji supported India’s bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council.

3.     Both nations endorsed the concept of an “Ocean of Peace”.

4.     India offered membership to the BRICS group to Fiji.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A: 1, 2 and 3 only

B: 2, 3 only

C: 1 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: A

Explanation:

· Statement 1 is correct: Fiji expressed willingness to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.

· Statement 2 is correct: Fiji supported India's permanent UNSC seat and non-permanent seat bid for 2028–29.

· Statement 3 is correct: Both countries endorsed the idea of an “Ocean of Peace”.

· Statement 4 is incorrect: No mention of BRICS membership being offered or discussed in meeting.