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Current Affairs MCQs | 5-6 July 2025 | UPSC PSC SSC

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🟩 MCQ 1: Garciniakusumae

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Garciniakusumae:
Q1. गार्सिनियाकुसुमाए के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. It is a newly discovered evergreen tree species found in Assam.
    यह असम में पाई जाने वाली हाल ही में खोजी गई एक सदाबहार वृक्ष प्रजाति है।
  2. The fruit of this species holds cultural and medicinal value.
    इस प्रजाति के फल का सांस्कृतिक और औषधीय महत्व है।
  3. It is known to produce resin with a strong fragrance used in incense.
    यह एक तेज़ सुगंध वाली राल उत्पन्न करता है जिसका उपयोग अगरबत्तियों में होता है।

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above

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Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Why in News:
Botanists recently discovered a new species of Garcinia in Assam and named it Garciniakusumae. The tree is locally known as Thoikora.

Explanation:

  • ✅ Statement 1 is correct: Garciniakusumae is indeed a newly discovered evergreen tree species found in Assam.
  • ✅ Statement 2 is correct: Its fruit has cultural and medicinal uses — for preparing sherbets to prevent heatstroke and treating diabetes.
  • ❌ Statement 3 is incorrect: The species is noted for its resinous berries, but there’s no mention of aromatic resin used in incense.

🟩 MCQ 2: Roll Cloud

Q2. Which of the following statements about Roll Clouds is/are correct?
Q2. रोल क्लाउड्स के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

  1. They are arcus clouds that form along the leading edge of thunderstorms.
    ये आर्कस क्लाउड होते हैं जो गरज वाले तूफानों के अग्रभाग पर बनते हैं।
  2. Roll clouds are always attached to the base of the parent thunderstorm cloud.
    रोल क्लाउड्स हमेशा मूल गरज वाले तूफान के बादल के आधार से जुड़े होते हैं।
  3. They can sometimes indicate an incoming storm or severe weather conditions.
    ये कभी-कभी आने वाले तूफान या गंभीर मौसम की स्थिति का संकेत दे सकते हैं।

Select the correct answer using the code below:
नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें:

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) All of the above

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Answer: a) 1 and 3 only

Why in News:
A rare Roll Cloud appeared over the coast of Portugal recently during a heatwave, drawing public attention and meteorological interest.

Explanation:

  • ✅ Statement 1 is correct: Roll clouds are indeed arcus clouds formed at the edge of thunderstorm outflows.
  • ❌ Statement 2 is incorrect: Unlike shelf clouds, roll clouds are detached from the parent thunderstorm.
  • ✅ Statement 3 is correct: Roll clouds can signal upcoming severe weather such as storms or strong winds.

 

🟩 MCQ 3: SAKSHAM-3000

Q3. With reference to SAKSHAM-3000, consider the following statements:
Q3. साक्षम-3000 के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. It is a high-capacity switch-router developed by C-DOT for hyperscale data centres.
    यह एक उच्च क्षमता वाला स्विच-राउटर है जिसे सी-डॉट द्वारा हाइपरस्केल डेटा सेंटर्स के लिए विकसित किया गया है।
  2. It supports a maximum data throughput of 25.6 Tbps.
    यह अधिकतम 25.6 टेराबिट प्रति सेकंड डेटा थ्रूपुट को सपोर्ट करता है।
  3. It is primarily designed for defence battlefield communication only.
    यह मुख्यतः रक्षा क्षेत्र की युद्ध संचार आवश्यकताओं के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया है।

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above

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Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Why in News:
SAKSHAM-3000, a powerful data centre switch-router with 25.6 Tbps capacity, was recently launched by the Ministry of Communications to boost India’s digital infrastructure.

Explanation:

  • ✅ Statement 1 is correct: Developed by C-DOT, SAKSHAM-3000 caters to next-gen digital infrastructure needs like telecom and data centres.
  • ✅ Statement 2 is correct: The switch-router supports up to 25.6 Tbps of data throughput.
  • ❌ Statement 3 is incorrect: Though it may be used in defence indirectly, it is primarily designed for cloud, telecom, and data-intensive enterprise uses — not battlefield-specific.

🟩 MCQ 4: Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs):
Q4. एंडोक्राइन-डिसरप्टिंग केमिकल्स (ईडीसी) के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. EDCs can mimic or block the actions of hormones in the human body.
    ईडीसी हार्मोन की क्रियाओं की नकल कर सकते हैं या उन्हें अवरुद्ध कर सकते हैं।
  2. Common plastic-related examples of EDCs include Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates.
    प्लास्टिक से संबंधित ईडीसी के सामान्य उदाहरणों में बिसफेनॉल ए (बीपीए) और फ़्थेलेट्स शामिल हैं।
  3. EDCs are primarily transmitted through direct physical contact only.
    ईडीसी मुख्यतः केवल सीधे शारीरिक संपर्क के माध्यम से प्रसारित होते हैं।

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above

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Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Why in News:
EDCs, especially from plastic waste, are increasingly found in microplastics entering human bodies, posing major health risks.

Explanation:

  • ✅ Statement 1 is correct: EDCs interfere with hormones by mimicking or blocking them.
  • ✅ Statement 2 is correct: BPA and phthalates, both used in plastics, are prominent examples of EDCs.
  • ❌ Statement 3 is incorrect: EDCs can enter the body through multiple pathways—food, air, water, and skin—not just direct contact.

🟩 MCQ 5: Gaden Phodrang Trust

(Direct Question)

Q5. What is the primary role of the Gaden Phodrang Trust as announced by the 14th Dalai Lama?
Q5. 14वें दलाई लामा द्वारा घोषित अनुसार गदेन फोडरांग ट्रस्ट की मुख्य भूमिका क्या है?

a) To administer Tibetan settlements in India
b) To promote Buddhism in Himalayan regions
c) To act as the sole authority in recognizing the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama
d) To handle diplomatic relations between Tibet and China

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Answer: c) To act as the sole authority in recognizing the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama

Why in News:
The 14th Dalai Lama announced that the Gaden Phodrang Trust will be the sole authority to recognize his future reincarnation, reaffirming the continuation of the institution of the Dalai Lama.

Explanation:

  • The Gaden Phodrang Trust is a non-profit organisation founded by the Dalai Lama in 2011.
  • It plays a major role in preserving Tibetan culture, supporting education, and now officially handling reincarnation recognition.

🟩 MCQ 6: PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan Portal

(Statement-Based)

Q6. With reference to the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan Dissemination Portal, consider the following statements:
Q6. पारख राष्ट्रीय सर्वेक्षण पोर्टल के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. It provides access to student performance data at both national and state levels.
    यह राष्ट्रीय और राज्य स्तर पर छात्र प्रदर्शन डेटा तक पहुंच प्रदान करता है।
  2. PARAKH is a unit established under NCERT to bring uniformity in school board assessments.
    पारख एक इकाई है जिसे एनसीईआरटी के तहत स्थापित किया गया है ताकि स्कूल बोर्ड मूल्यांकन में एकरूपता लाई जा सके।
  3. The portal was launched under the UGC to monitor university entrance assessments.
    यह पोर्टल विश्वविद्यालय प्रवेश मूल्यांकनों की निगरानी के लिए यूजीसी के तहत लॉन्च किया गया था।

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above

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Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Why in News:
The PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan Dissemination Portal was launched to give open access to student performance metrics and support data-driven policy for improving learning outcomes.

Explanation:

  • ✅ Statement 1 is correct: It offers both National & State-level data on student performance.
  • ✅ Statement 2 is correct: PARAKH is a unit under NCERT, created to standardise school board assessments.
  • ❌ Statement 3 is incorrect: The portal is related to school education assessments, not UGC or university-level entrance exams.

🟦 MCQ 7: Television Rating Point (TRP)

Q7. Which of the following agencies is responsible for calculating Television Rating Points (TRP) in India?
Q7. भारत में टेलीविज़न रेटिंग पॉइंट (TRP) की गणना करने के लिए निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी एजेंसी जिम्मेदार है?

a) Press Council of India
b) Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC)
c) Prasar Bharati
d) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

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Answer: b) Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC)

Why in News:
The Ministry of I&B has proposed amendments to TRP guidelines to reflect changing media habits.

Explanation:

  • BARC is the official body that calculates TRPs in India.
  • It uses BAR-O-meters installed in selected households to track viewing behavior.
  • Data is extrapolated to estimate nationwide viewership.

🟦 MCQ 8: Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Q8. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is built on which of the following rivers?
Q8. ग्रैंड इथियोपियन रेनाइसेंस डैम (GERD) निम्नलिखित में से किस नदी पर बनाया गया है?

a) White Nile
b) Congo River
c) Zambezi River
d) Blue Nile

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Answer: d) Blue Nile

Why in News:
Ethiopia recently declared the completion of GERD and plans to inaugurate it in September.

Explanation:

  • GERD is located in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia on the Blue Nile River, a major tributary of the Nile.
  • It is Africa’s largest hydroelectric power project with 6.45 GW capacity.

🟦 MCQ 9: DengiAll (Dengue Vaccine)

Q9. DengiAll, recently in the news, is associated with which of the following?
Q9. हाल ही में चर्चा में रहा डेंगीऑल (DengiAll) निम्नलिखित में से किससे संबंधित है?

a) Malaria vaccine
b) Tuberculosis treatment
c) Tetravalent dengue vaccine
d) Genetic therapy for cancer

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Answer: c) Tetravalent dengue vaccine

Why in News:
India achieved 50% enrolment in Phase III trials of its first indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine, DengiAll.

Explanation:

  • DengiAll is developed by Panacea Biotec in collaboration with NIH (US).
  • It includes weakened forms of all four dengue virus types.
  • It has shown robust safety and immune response in trials.
  • ICMR-NITVAR is coordinating the clinical study in India.

🟦 MCQ 10: Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopter

Q10. The Apache AH-64E helicopter, which India is acquiring, is manufactured by which of the following companies?
Q10. भारत द्वारा अधिग्रहीत अपाचे AH-64E हेलिकॉप्टर निम्नलिखित में से किस कंपनी द्वारा निर्मित है?

a) Lockheed Martin
b) Dassault Aviation
c) Boeing
d) HAL

Tap here for Answer
Answer: c) Boeing

Why in News:
The Indian Army is set to receive its first batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States.

Explanation:

  • The Apache AH-64E is the most advanced multi-role attack helicopter.
  • Manufactured by Boeing, it is used for precision strikes and close air support.
  • India already operates 22 Apache helicopters in the Air Force; the Army is now acquiring six more.
  • Features include: 30 mm chain gun, Hellfire missiles, night vision sensors, and AI-ready navigation.

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