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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 29 Oct 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and its 8th Assembly held in New Delhi in 2025:

1.   The ISA was conceived jointly by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France during COP21 in 2015.

2.   The ISA Assembly is the apex decision-making body of the Alliance and meets annually to set strategic directions, approve budgets, and review programme progress.

3.   The “Towards 1000” initiative aims to mobilize USD 1 trillion, provide energy access to 1 billion people, and install 1000 GW of solar capacity by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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: D

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. ISA was indeed conceived by Narendra Modi and François Hollande during COP21 in Paris, 2015.

Statement 2: Correct. The Assembly is the apex decision-making body, and it sets strategic directions, approves budgets, work programmes, and reviews progress of member countries.

Statement 3: Correct. The “Towards 1000” initiative targets USD 1 trillion mobilization, energy access for 1 billion people, and installation of 1000 GW of solar capacity by 2030.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about the appointment of the CJI:

1.   The President appoints the CJI under Article 124(2) of the Constitution.

2.   The senior-most judge of the Supreme Court is always appointed as CJI by law.

3.   The retirement age of the CJI is 65 years.

4.   Justice Surya Kant will be 53rd CJI following the retirement of CJI Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai

Which of the statements are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 2 ,3 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

While seniority is a convention, it is not a legally binding requirement. Statements 1 and 3 are constitutionally correct. Recently, CJI Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai nominated Justice Surya Kant to his successor and he will be 53rd CJI of India.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding Cyclone Montha and tropical cyclones in India:

1.   Cyclone Montha was classified as a Severe Cyclonic Storm.

2.   In the Northern Hemisphere, cyclones rotate clockwise, whereas in the Southern Hemisphere, they rotate counter-clockwise.

3.   Cyclones derive their energy primarily from the release of latent heat due to condensation of moist air over warm ocean waters.

4.   Cyclone Montha name was given by Thailand.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Cyclone Montha was a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) with sustained winds of 90–100 km/h and gusts up to 110 km/h at landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

Statement 2: Incorrect. In the Northern Hemisphere, cyclones rotate counter-clockwise, and in the Southern Hemisphere, they rotate clockwise. The statement has the directions reversed.

Statement 3: Correct. Cyclones derive energy from warm ocean waters, where rising moist air condenses, releasing latent heat, which fuels the storm.

Statement 4: Correct. The name “Montha” meaning “fragrant flower” was given by Thailand.

Q4:

Consider the following statements about cloud seeding:

1.   Cloud seeding is a guaranteed method to produce rainfall.

2.   It involves introducing substances like silver iodide or salt into clouds to encourage precipitation.

3.   Its success depends on cloud type, moisture content, and favorable meteorological conditions.

Which of the statements are correct?

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: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect because cloud seeding is weather-dependent and does not guarantee rainfall. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as they describe the method and conditions required for effective seeding.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about cloud seeding globally:

1. Cloud seeding has been used since the 1940s.

2. Countries like the USA, China, Israel, and UAE have adopted cloud seeding for water management.

Which statements are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 2 only

C: Both 1 and 2

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Both statement are correct. Cloud seeding is a global technology used since the 1940s. Countries like the USA, China, Israel, and UAE have adopted cloud seeding for water management.