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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 31 Jul 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statement about the CRIB antigen:

1.     It was discovered in 2024 but officially announced in 2025.

2.     CRIB stands for "Cromer India Bangalore."

3.     The discovery invalidates the ABO blood grouping system.

4.     India has also documented other rare blood groups like Rh null.

Which of the following statements is/are true?

A: 1, 2 and 4 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

· Statement 1: Correct — discovery and testing happened in 2024, officially announced in June 2025.

· Statement 2: Correct — CRIB stands for Cromer India Bangalore.

· Statement 3: Incorrect — CRIB discovery doesn't invalidate the ABO system, but adds a rare antigen to an existing system (Cromer).

· Statement 4: Correct — India has documented rare types like Rh null and In b negative in the past.

Q2:

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The Manodarpan initiative was launched by the Ministry of Education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statement II: It offers psychological support and counselling services only for college students.

Which of the following is correct?

A: Only Statement I is correct

B: Only Statement II is correct

C: Both statements are correct

D: Neither statement is correct

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement I is correct — Manodarpan was launched during COVID-19 by the Ministry of Education.
Statement II is incorrect — It provides support not only for college students but also for school students, teachers, and families.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017:

1.     It decriminalizes the attempt to commit suicide in India.

2.     It limits the application of Section 309 IPC by presuming suicide as mental distress.

3.     It mandates government support for individuals who attempt suicide.

Which of the above is/are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect — the Act does not repeal or fully decriminalize suicide attempts. It is decriminalised by BNS, 2023.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct — the Act presumes suicide as mental health stress thus limited the application of section 309 of IPC and mandates mental health support rather than punishment.

Q4:

Which of the following correctly describes “The Resistance Front (TRF)”?

1.     It is a proxy group linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

2.     It was formed prior to the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

3.     It has been designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. in 2025.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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: TRF is recognized as a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a Pakistan-based terrorist group.

· Statement 2 is incorrect: TRF was founded in October 2019, after the abrogation of Article 370, not before 2008.

· Statement 3 is correct: In July 2025, the U.S. Department of State officially designated TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).

Q5:

Which of the following were direct consequences of the U.S. designation of TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO)?

1.     Freezing of assets under U.S. jurisdiction

2.     Ban on all international media coverage of the group

3.     Criminalization of material support by U.S. citizens

4.     Authorization for U.S. airstrikes against the group

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 3 and 4 only

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Answer: A

Explanation:

FTO designation leads to freezing assets and criminalizing material support. It does not ban media coverage or automatically authorize military action.