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Current Affairs MCQs | UPSC PCS SSC | 28 June 2025 | Prince Sir (UPSC CSE AIR 577)

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✅ 1) Falkland Islands

🟢 English Version (Statement-based):
Consider the following statements regarding the Falkland Islands:

  1. They are located in the Indian Ocean and are a self-governing territory of France.
  2. The Falkland pound, on par with the British pound, is the official currency.
  3. They are home to rich seabird and marine life, including multiple penguin species.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

🟢 Hindi Version (कथन आधारित):
निम्नलिखित में से फॉकलैंड द्वीपों के बारे में कौन से कथन सही हैं?

  1. वे हिंद महासागर में स्थित हैं और फ्रांस का स्वशासी क्षेत्र हैं।
  2. फॉकलैंड पाउंड, जो ब्रिटिश पाउंड के बराबर है, आधिकारिक मुद्रा है।
  3. वे समुद्री पक्षियों और समुद्री जीवन से समृद्ध हैं, जिनमें कई पेंगुइन प्रजातियाँ शामिल हैं।

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

Tap here for Answer and Explanation
Answer: a) 2 and 3 only

Why in News:
Researchers have discovered a buried ancient forest beneath the Falkland Islands, offering geological clues from prehistoric times.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect. The Falkland Islands are in the South Atlantic Ocean, not the Indian Ocean, and they are a British Overseas Territory, not French.
  • Statement 2 is correct. The official currency is the Falkland pound, which is on par with the British pound.
  • Statement 3 is correct. The islands are rich in seabird and marine life, including five species of penguins, sea lions, and seals.

✅ 2) Trigeminal Neuralgia

🟢 English Version (Direct):
Which of the following best describes the nature of pain experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia?

🟢 Hindi Version (प्रत्यक्ष प्रश्न):
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा त्रिजेमिनल न्यूराल्जिया में अनुभव किए जाने वाले दर्द का सबसे उपयुक्त वर्णन करता है?

a) Mild, continuous pain across both sides of the face
b) Sharp, electric shock-like pain on one side of the face
c) Dull pain accompanied by fever and swelling
d) Pain concentrated in the lower back region

Tap here for Answer and Explanation
Answer: b) Sharp, electric shock-like pain on one side of the face

Why in News:
Actor Salman Khan revealed he’s suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia, raising public awareness of this severe neurological disorder.

Explanation:

  • Trigeminal Neuralgia affects the trigeminal nerve, causing intense, shock-like pain on one side of the face.
  • It can be triggered by simple activities like brushing teeth, chewing, or smiling.
  • The condition is chronic, often called the “suicide disease” due to its extreme pain and impact on life quality.

✅ 3) PFAS (Forever Chemicals)

🟢 English Version (Statement-based):
With reference to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), consider the following statements:

  1. PFAS are biodegradable compounds used primarily in agriculture.
  2. PFAS are regulated under the Stockholm Convention as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
  3. Carbon-Fluorine bonds make PFAS highly resistant to degradation.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

🟢 Hindi Version (कथन आधारित):
पर- और पॉलीफ्लोरोएल्किल पदार्थों (PFAS) के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?

  1. PFAS कृषि में मुख्य रूप से उपयोग किए जाने वाले जैवअपघटनीय यौगिक हैं।
  2. PFAS को स्टॉकहोम कन्वेंशन के तहत स्थायी जैविक प्रदूषकों (POPs) के रूप में विनियमित किया गया है।
  3. कार्बन-फ्लोरीन बंधन PFAS को क्षरण के प्रति अत्यधिक प्रतिरोधी बनाता है।

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

Tap here for Answer and Explanation
Answer: b) 2 and 3 only

Why in News:
Scientists have identified 20 bacterial species that can break down PFAS, offering hope in tackling this major environmental challenge.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect. PFAS are non-biodegradable and toxic chemicals, used in industrial and consumer products, not primarily in agriculture.
  • Statement 2 is correct. The Stockholm Convention classifies PFOS and PFOA, types of PFAS, as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
  • Statement 3 is correct. PFAS resist degradation due to strong carbon-fluorine bonds, earning them the nickname “Forever Chemicals.”

✅ 4) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

🟢 English Version (Direct):
What is the 2025 theme of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking?

🟢 Hindi Version (प्रत्यक्ष प्रश्न):
मादक पदार्थों के दुरुपयोग और अवैध तस्करी के खिलाफ अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दिवस 2025 की थीम क्या है?

a) Listen First: Prevention first
b) Share Facts on Drugs
c) Break the cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime
d) Better Knowledge for Better Care

Tap here for Answer and Explanation
Answer: c) Break the cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime

Why in News:
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment celebrated the day on 26 June 2025 with a central event in New Delhi.

Explanation:

  • The United Nations General Assembly established this day in 1987 to combat drug abuse and trafficking.
  • Every year, the UNODC sets a theme.
  • The 2025 theme, “Break the cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime”, emphasizes long-term strategies to end the drug crime cycle through prevention and system strengthening.

✅ 5) K-6 Missile

🟢 English Version (Statement-based):
Consider the following statements regarding the K-6 missile:

  1. It is an intercontinental hypersonic land-based missile designed for mobile launcher trucks.
  2. It is equipped with MIRV capability and has a range of 8,000 km.
  3. It is designed for the S-5 class of submarines being developed by India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

🟢 Hindi Version (कथन आधारित):
K-6 मिसाइल के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन से कथन सही हैं?

  1. यह एक अंतरमहाद्वीपीय हाइपरसोनिक भूमि आधारित मिसाइल है जिसे मोबाइल लॉन्चर ट्रकों के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया है।
  2. इसमें MIRV क्षमता है और इसकी मारक क्षमता 8,000 किमी है।
  3. इसे भारत द्वारा विकसित की जा रही S-5 श्रेणी की पनडुब्बियों के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया है।

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

Tap here for Answer and Explanation
Answer: b) 2 and 3 only

Why in News:
India is currently developing the K-6 hypersonic submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) to enhance strategic deterrence.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect. The K-6 is a submarine-launched missile (SLBM), not land-based or launched via trucks.
  • Statement 2 is correct. It is hypersonic, with a range of 8,000 km, and has MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles) capability.
  • Statement 3 is correct. It is specifically designed for the advanced S-5 class nuclear submarines, larger than Arihant-class SSBNs.

✅ 6) Adamya Fast Patrol Vessel

🟢 English Version (Direct):
Which Indian organization developed the Adamya Fast Patrol Vessel under the ‘8 FPV Project’?

🟢 Hindi Version (प्रत्यक्ष प्रश्न):
‘8 FPV परियोजना’ के तहत ‘Adamya’ फास्ट पेट्रोल वेसल को किस भारतीय संगठन ने विकसित किया है?

a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
b) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
c) Cochin Shipyard Ltd
d) Goa Shipyard Limited

Tap here for Answer and Explanation
Answer: d) Goa Shipyard Limited

Why in News:
‘Adamya’, the first Fast Patrol Vessel under the eight FPV Project, was recently inducted into the Indian Coast Guard.

Explanation:

  • Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is developing a series of 8 FPVs under the project.
  • These vessels are equipped with Controllable Pitch Propellers, 30mm and 12.7mm guns, Integrated Bridge and Platform Management Systems, showcasing indigenous manufacturing and defense readiness.
  • They enhance capabilities in coastal surveillance, search and rescue, and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) protection.

✅ 7) Registrar General of India

🟢 English Version (Statement-based):
With reference to the Registrar General of India (RGI), consider the following statements:

  1. RGI operates under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
  2. RGI is responsible for conducting the decennial Census and Civil Registration System.
  3. The RBD Act, 1969, which governs birth and death registration, was amended in 2023.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

🟢 Hindi Version (कथन आधारित):
भारत के महानिरीक्षक पंजीयक (Registrar General of India) के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?

  1. RGI सांख्यिकी और कार्यक्रम क्रियान्वयन मंत्रालय के अंतर्गत कार्य करता है।
  2. RGI जनगणना और नागरिक पंजीकरण प्रणाली आयोजित करने के लिए जिम्मेदार है।
  3. जन्म और मृत्यु पंजीकरण को नियंत्रित करने वाला RBD अधिनियम, 1969 को 2023 में संशोधित किया गया था।

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

Tap here for Answer and Explanation
Answer: b) 2 and 3 only

Why in News:
RGI directed states to ensure birth certificates are issued before mother and child are discharged from government hospitals.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect. RGI functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not Ministry of Statistics.
  • Statement 2 is correct. RGI handles the Census, Linguistic Survey, and Civil Registration System (CRS).
  • Statement 3 is correct. The Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Act, 1969 was amended in 2023, mandating digital registration on a central portal from October 1, 2023.

✅ 8) Salkhan Fossil Park

🟢 English Version (Direct):
Which of the following fossil types is Salkhan Fossil Park primarily known for?

🟢 Hindi Version (प्रत्यक्ष प्रश्न):
सालखन जीवाश्म पार्क मुख्यतः किस प्रकार के जीवाश्मों के लिए प्रसिद्ध है?

a) Trilobites
b) Stromatolites
c) Dinosaur bones
d) Ammonites

Tap here for Answer and Explanation
Answer: b) Stromatolites

Why in News:
Salkhan Fossil Park was recently added to UNESCO’s Tentative List for World Heritage Sites.

Explanation:

  • Stromatolites are the hallmark of Salkhan Fossil Park, formed by ancient cyanobacteria, dating back 1.4 billion years.
  • These structures provide evidence for the Great Oxidation Event and are important markers for the evolution of early life on Earth.
  • The park is older than famous sites like Shark Bay in Australia and lies in Uttar Pradesh, within the Vindhyan mountain range.

✅ 9) UN80 Initiative

🟢 English Version (Statement-based):
Consider the following statements regarding the UN80 Initiative:

  1. It aims to review existing mandates and realign UN programmes accordingly.
  2. It is focused solely on peacekeeping and humanitarian issues.
  3. The initiative is coordinated under a UN Task Force led by the UN Secretary-General.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

🟢 Hindi Version (कथन आधारित):
UN80 पहल के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. इसका उद्देश्य मौजूदा दायित्वों की समीक्षा करना और UN कार्यक्रमों को पुनर्संगठित करना है।
  2. यह केवल शांति-स्थापना और मानवीय मुद्दों पर केंद्रित है।
  3. यह पहल संयुक्त राष्ट्र महासचिव के नेतृत्व में UN टास्क फोर्स के तहत समन्वित की जाती है।

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

Tap here for Answer and Explanation
Answer: c) 1 and 3 only

Why in News:
The UN Secretary-General spoke about the UN80 initiative aimed at reaffirming multilateralism amid global challenges.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct. A major component of the initiative is to review current mandates and realign programs across the UN system for better efficiency.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect. The initiative covers seven thematic clusters, not just peace and humanitarian action, but also development, training, and human rights.
  • Statement 3 is correct. It is coordinated under the UN80 Task Force and led by senior UN officials under the Secretary-General.

✅ 10) Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary

🟢 English Version (Direct):
Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which Indian state?

🟢 Hindi Version (प्रत्यक्ष प्रश्न):
माले महादेश्वर वन्यजीव अभयारण्य भारत के किस राज्य में स्थित है?

a) Tamil Nadu
b) Karnataka
c) Kerala
d) Andhra Pradesh

Tap here for Answer and Explanation
Answer: b) Karnataka

Why in News:
A tigress and her four cubs were recently found dead in the Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary.

Explanation:

  • The sanctuary is located in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka.
  • It lies at the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats, adjoining BRT and Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserves.
  • Notified in 2013, the sanctuary hosts dry deciduous to evergreen forests and supports diverse wildlife including tigers, elephants, leopards, and wild dogs.

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