Current Affairs MCQs | UPSC PSC SSC | 26 June 2025

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Q1. With reference to Haemophilia A, consider the following statements:

 

  1. It is caused due to a deficiency of clotting factor VIII.
  2. It is more commonly diagnosed in women than in men.
  3. Internal bleeding in joints is a common symptom of Haemophilia A.

हैमोपीलिया A के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह क्लॉटिंग फैक्टर VIII की कमी के कारण होता है।
  2. यह महिलाओं में पुरुषों की तुलना में अधिक सामान्य रूप से पाया जाता है।
  3. जोड़ों में आंतरिक रक्तस्राव इसका एक सामान्य लक्षण है।

Select the correct statements.
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) 1 and 3 only
Why in News: A low-cost point-of-care test kit has been developed by the National Institute of Immunohaematology for early detection of Haemophilia A.
Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct. Haemophilia A is caused due to deficiency of Factor VIII.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect. It is more common and severe in males than females.
  • Statement 3 is correct. Internal bleeding into joints causing pain and swelling is a classic symptom.

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Von Willebrand Disease (VWD):

  1. It is always symptomatic and causes severe bleeding.
  2. It is caused by deficiency or malfunction of a clotting protein.
  3. Heavy menstrual bleeding can be a symptom of VWD.

वॉन विलेब्रांड रोग (VWD) के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह हमेशा लक्षण प्रदर्शित करता है और गंभीर रक्तस्राव का कारण बनता है।
  2. यह एक क्लॉटिंग प्रोटीन की कमी या खराब कार्यप्रणाली के कारण होता है।
  3. भारी मासिक रक्तस्राव VWD का एक लक्षण हो सकता है।

Select the correct statements.
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: b) 2 and 3 only
Why in News: A new point-of-care test kit has been launched for diagnosing genetic bleeding disorders like VWD.
Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect. VWD may not cause symptoms unless triggered by injury or surgery.
  • Statement 2 is correct. It involves deficiency or malfunction of von Willebrand factor.
  • Statement 3 is correct. Women with VWD may experience heavy periods.

Q3. With reference to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), consider the following statements:

  1. It is the largest intergovernmental organisation in the world.
  2. India is one of the founding members of the OIC.
  3. Its headquarters is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

इस्लामी सहयोग संगठन (OIC) के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा अंतरसरकारी संगठन है।
  2. भारत OIC का संस्थापक सदस्य है।
  3. इसका मुख्यालय जेद्दा, सऊदी अरब में स्थित है।

Select the correct statements.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: c) 3 only
Why in News: India criticised OIC for factually incorrect remarks influenced by Pakistan.
Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect. It is the second largest after the UN.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect. India is not a member of the OIC.
  • Statement 3 is correct. OIC is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) technique:

  1. It accelerates the natural process of weathering to trap CO₂.
  2. Basalt is used due to its fast-weathering nature.
  3. ERW increases the acidity of soil to support crop growth.

एन्हांस्ड रॉक वेदरिंग (ERW) तकनीक के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह CO₂ को पकड़ने के लिए प्राकृतिक वेदरिंग प्रक्रिया को तेज करता है।
  2. तेजी से विघटित होने वाले बेसाल्ट का उपयोग किया जाता है।
  3. ERW मिट्टी की अम्लता को बढ़ाता है जिससे फसलें बेहतर उगती हैं।

Select the correct statements.
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: a) 1 and 2 only
Why in News: ERW is gaining interest for its carbon credit potential among global industries.
Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct. It speeds up weathering to remove atmospheric CO₂.
  • Statement 2 is correct. Basalt is chosen due to quick weathering.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect. ERW increases soil alkalinity, not acidity.

Q5. With reference to the Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP), consider the following statements:

  1. It is being developed as a private digital infrastructure initiative.
  2. It aims to enable real-time fraud detection and prevention.
  3. RBI Innovation Hub is tasked with developing its prototype.

डिजिटल पेमेंट इंटेलिजेंस प्लेटफॉर्म (DPIP) के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह एक निजी डिजिटल अवसंरचना पहल के रूप में विकसित किया जा रहा है।
  2. इसका उद्देश्य वास्तविक समय में धोखाधड़ी का पता लगाना और उसे रोकना है।
  3. इसके प्रोटोटाइप को विकसित करने की जिम्मेदारी आरबीआई इनोवेशन हब को दी गई है।

Select the correct statements.
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: a) 2 and 3 only
Why in News: RBI is building DPIP to counter the rise in fraud cases in India’s digital payment ecosystem.
Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect. It is a public digital infrastructure developed in collaboration with public and private banks.
  • Statement 2 is correct. DPIP will help detect and prevent digital frauds in real-time.
  • Statement 3 is correct. RBI Innovation Hub is assigned to build the prototype.

Question 6 (English):

With reference to the Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme recently launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, consider the following statements:

  1. The programme is implemented under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan.
  2. It aims to enhance Panchayat’s ability to generate Own Source Revenue (OSR).
  3. It is being implemented in partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(Mark the correct statements)

Question 6 (Hindi):

पंचायती राज मंत्रालय द्वारा हाल ही में शुरू किए गए प्रशिक्षकों का प्रशिक्षण (ToT) कार्यक्रम के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह कार्यक्रम राष्ट्रीय ग्राम स्वराज अभियान के तहत लागू किया जा रहा है।
  2. इसका उद्देश्य पंचायतों की अपनी स्रोत राजस्व (OSR) उत्पन्न करने की क्षमता को बढ़ाना है।
  3. इसे भारतीय विज्ञान संस्थान (IISc), बेंगलुरु के सहयोग से लागू किया जा रहा है।

उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
(सही कथनों को चिह्नित करें)

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3


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Correct Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Why in News:
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan to improve the financial autonomy of Panchayats.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct – The programme is being implemented under the revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA).
  • Statement 2 is correct – It focuses on building capacity of Panchayats to increase their Own Source Revenue (OSR).
  • Statement 3 is incorrect – The programme is being conducted in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad, not IISc Bengaluru.

Question 7 (English):

Consider the following statements regarding Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW):

  1. It accelerates the natural geological process of weathering to capture and store carbon dioxide.
  2. Basalt is often used in ERW due to its slow weathering rate.
  3. ERW increases soil alkalinity, which can benefit crop growth.

Which of the above statements are correct?
(Mark the correct statements)

Question 7 (Hindi):

एन्हांस्ड रॉक वेदरिंग (ERW) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड को पकड़ने और संग्रहीत करने के लिए प्राकृतिक भूवैज्ञानिक प्रक्रिया को तेज करता है।
  2. ERW में बेसाल्ट का उपयोग इसके धीमे अपक्षय दर के कारण किया जाता है।
  3. ERW मिट्टी की क्षारीयता को बढ़ाता है, जो फसल वृद्धि के लिए लाभकारी हो सकता है।

उपरोक्त में से कौन से कथन सही हैं?
(सही कथनों को चिह्नित करें)

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Correct Answer: a) 1 and 3 only

Why in News:
Big companies including tech and fashion firms are investing in carbon credits from ERW projects globally.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct – ERW speeds up the natural weathering process to capture CO₂.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect – Basalt is used because of its quick weathering rate, not slow.
  • Statement 3 is correct – The process improves soil alkalinity, aiding crop growth.

Question 8 (English):

With reference to the Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP) being developed by RBI, consider the following statements:

  1. The platform aims to prevent digital payment frauds by real-time intelligence sharing.
  2. It is being built by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub in collaboration with selected banks.
  3. It is a joint venture between RBI and NPCI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(Mark the correct statements)

Question 8 (Hindi):

डिजिटल पेमेंट इंटेलिजेंस प्लेटफ़ॉर्म (DPIP) के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह प्लेटफ़ॉर्म वास्तविक समय में जानकारी साझा करके डिजिटल भुगतान धोखाधड़ी को रोकने का लक्ष्य रखता है।
  2. इसे रिज़र्व बैंक इनोवेशन हब द्वारा कुछ बैंकों के सहयोग से विकसित किया जा रहा है।
  3. यह आरबीआई और एनपीसीआई का एक संयुक्त उपक्रम है।

उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
(सही कथनों को चिह्नित करें)

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Correct Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Why in News:
RBI has partnered with multiple banks to build a digital fraud prevention platform called DPIP.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct – DPIP focuses on preventing frauds using real-time intelligence sharing.
  • Statement 2 is correct – It is being built by RBI Innovation Hub with 5–10 banks.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect – There is no mention of NPCI being part of it.

Question 9 (English):

According to the State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The global mean temperature in 2024 was the highest on record since 1850.
  2. Marine heatwaves were recorded at their lowest since 1993.
  3. Cyclone Remal was formed over the Arabian Sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(Mark the correct statements)

Question 9 (Hindi):

State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report के अनुसार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

  1. 2024 में वैश्विक औसत तापमान 1850 के बाद से सबसे अधिक दर्ज किया गया।
  2. समुद्री हीटवेव्स 1993 के बाद से सबसे कम दर्ज की गईं।
  3. चक्रवात रेमल अरब सागर में बना था।

सही कथनों को चिह्नित करें:

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Correct Answer: a) 1 only

Why in News:
WMO released the “State of the Climate in Asia 2024” report, confirming record-breaking temperatures and marine heatwaves.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct – 2024 was the warmest year globally since 1850.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect – It was the highest extent of marine heatwaves since records began.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect – Cyclone Remal formed over the Bay of Bengal, not the Arabian Sea.

Question 10 (English):

Which of the following statements regarding Candida tropicalis is/are correct?

  1. It is a bacterial species found in marine and human environments.
  2. It causes infections mostly in immune-compromised individuals.
  3. The mortality rate associated with its infections can reach up to 60%.

Select the correct answer using the code below:
(Mark the correct statements)

Question 10 (Hindi):

कैंडिडा ट्रॉपिकलिस के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

  1. यह एक जीवाणु प्रजाति है जो समुद्री और मानव परिवेश में पाई जाती है।
  2. यह मुख्यतः प्रतिरक्षा-सम्बंधी समस्याओं वाले व्यक्तियों में संक्रमण करता है।
  3. इससे संबंधित संक्रमण की मृत्यु दर 60% तक पहुँच सकती है।

सही विकल्प का चयन करें:

a) 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Correct Answer: b) 2 and 3 only

Why in News:
Candida tropicalis is using chromosome-level adaptations to resist antifungal drugs like fluconazole.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect – It is a fungal species, not bacterial.
  • Statement 2 is correct – It infects immune-compromised individuals.
  • Statement 3 is correct – Its mortality rate ranges from 55–60%.

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