Current Affairs MCQs | 15 July 2025 | UPSC PSC SSC

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Question 1 (Direct) – 3I/ATLAS
Which of the following statements about 3I/ATLAS is correct?
निम्न में से 3I/ATLAS के बारे में कौन सा कथन सही है?

a) It is a man-made satellite from NASA
b) It is a newly discovered black hole
c) It is an interstellar comet discovered in 2025
d) It is a planet in the Kuiper Belt

Answer: c) It is an interstellar comet discovered in 2025

Answer & Explanation
Why the topic is in news:
3I/ATLAS was recently discovered as an interstellar comet, older than the solar system itself.

Explanation:
3I/ATLAS is an interstellar comet, discovered using the ATLAS telescope in Chile. It will pass through the solar system once and never return. It is considered older than the solar system by 3 billion years.
यह 2025 में खोजा गया एक अंतरतारकीय धूमकेतु है, जो सौर मंडल से लगभग 3 अरब वर्ष पुराना माना जा रहा है।


Question 2 (Direct) – Ordinarily Resident
According to Indian law, who is considered an ‘Ordinarily Resident’?
भारतीय कानून के अनुसार ‘सामान्य निवासी’ किसे कहा जाता है?

a) Anyone owning property in India
b) A person habitually residing and intending to stay in a place
c) A person living abroad
d) A tourist visiting India

Answer: b) A person habitually residing and intending to stay in a place

Answer & Explanation
Why the topic is in news:
Debate around electoral rolls and migrants in Bihar highlighted the definition of ‘Ordinarily Resident’.

Explanation:
Ordinarily Resident means someone who habitually resides and intends to stay at a place, as per RP Act Sections 19 and 20.
‘सामान्य निवासी’ वह व्यक्ति होता है जो किसी स्थान पर नियमित रूप से रहता है और वहीं रहने का इरादा रखता है।


Question 3 (Direct) – Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
Under India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, Carbon Credit Certificates represent what?
भारत की कार्बन क्रेडिट ट्रेडिंग योजना के तहत कार्बन क्रेडिट सर्टिफिकेट किसे दर्शाते हैं?

a) 1 tonne CO₂ equivalent reduced
b) 10 tonnes CO₂ emitted
c) Reduction in water pollution
d) Award for renewable energy usage

Answer: a) 1 tonne CO₂ equivalent reduced

Answer & Explanation
Why the topic is in news:
India has announced sector-specific targets under its Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.

Explanation:
Each Carbon Credit Certificate (CCC) under CCTS represents the verified reduction of 1 tonne CO₂ equivalent.
प्रत्येक कार्बन क्रेडिट सर्टिफिकेट 1 टन CO₂ के बराबर उत्सर्जन में कमी को दर्शाता है।


Question 4 (Direct) – Barak Valley
Which city is considered the educational hub of Barak Valley?
बराक घाटी का शिक्षा केंद्र किसे माना जाता है?

a) Dibrugarh
b) Imphal
c) Silchar
d) Guwahati

Answer: c) Silchar

Answer & Explanation
Why the topic is in news:
Connectivity issues in Barak Valley were recently raised in Parliament.

Explanation:
Silchar is the main city and educational hub of Assam’s Barak Valley.
सिलचर असम के बराक घाटी क्षेत्र का प्रमुख शिक्षा केंद्र है।


Question 5 (Direct) – Exercise Talisman Sabre
When did Exercise Talisman Sabre begin between Australia and the USA?
ऑस्ट्रेलिया और अमेरिका के बीच तालिस्मान सेबर अभ्यास कब शुरू हुआ?

a) 2001
b) 2005
c) 2010
d) 2018

Answer: b) 2005

Answer & Explanation
Why the topic is in news:
India is participating in Talisman Sabre 2025 with 18 nations.

Explanation:
Exercise Talisman Sabre started in 2005 as a major bilateral military exercise between Australia and USA.
यह सैन्य अभ्यास 2005 में शुरू हुआ था।


Question 6 (Statement-based) – ADEETIE Scheme
Consider the following statements about ADEETIE Scheme:

  1. It aims to promote energy-efficient technologies in MSMEs.
  2. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) implements it.
  3. It offers 10% interest subvention on loans.

ADEETIE योजना के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह MSMEs में ऊर्जा-कुशल तकनीकों को बढ़ावा देती है।
  2. इसे ऊर्जा दक्षता ब्यूरो (BEE) लागू करता है।
  3. यह ऋणों पर 10% ब्याज छूट प्रदान करती है।

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

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

Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Answer & Explanation
Why the topic is in news:
ADEETIE Scheme was launched by BEE for MSMEs.

Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. ADEETIE promotes energy-efficient tech and is implemented by BEE. Interest subvention is 5%, not 10%.
यह योजना MSMEs के लिए BEE द्वारा चलाई जा रही है। ब्याज सब्सिडी 5% है।


Question 7 (Direct) – Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD)
Which of the following is NOT a common substance used in FGD systems?
निम्न में से कौन सा सामान्य रूप से FGD प्रणाली में प्रयुक्त पदार्थ नहीं है?

a) Limestone
b) Lime
c) Ammonia
d) Methane

Answer: d) Methane

Answer & Explanation
Why the topic is in news:
India exempted many coal plants from mandatory FGD installation.

Explanation:
FGD commonly uses limestone, lime, and ammonia to remove SO₂. Methane is not used.
FGD में चूना, लाइमस्टोन और अमोनिया का प्रयोग होता है, मेथेन नहीं।


Question 8 (Direct) – Jarawa Tribe
Jarawa tribe belongs to which of the following categories?
जारवा जनजाति निम्न में से किस श्रेणी में आती है?

a) Scheduled Tribes (ST)
b) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)
c) Denotified Tribes
d) Primitive Tribes

Answer: b) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)

Answer & Explanation
Why the topic is in news:
Census-related issues on Jarawas were recently discussed.

Explanation:
Jarawas are classified under PVTG, living in Andaman Islands.
जारवा जनजाति PVTG के अंतर्गत आती है।


Question 9 (Statement-based) – Tungabhadra River
Consider the following statements about Tungabhadra River:

  1. It is a tributary of Krishna River.
  2. It flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
  3. It originates in the Aravalli Hills.

तुंगभद्र नदी के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह कृष्णा नदी की सहायक नदी है।
  2. यह कर्नाटक और आंध्र प्रदेश से होकर बहती है।
  3. इसका उद्गम अरावली पर्वत से होता है।

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

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

Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Answer & Explanation
Why the topic is in news:
Tungabhadra was in news after drowning incident near Mantralayam.

Explanation:
It originates in Karnataka, flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and joins Krishna. Not from Aravalli.
यह कर्नाटक और आंध्र प्रदेश में बहती है, अरावली से नहीं निकलती।


Question 10 (Statement-based) – Patriot Air Defence System
Consider the following statements about Patriot Air Defence System:

  1. It was first used in the 1991 Gulf War.
  2. It is manufactured by Raytheon Technologies.
  3. It is used only by the USA.

पैट्रियट एयर डिफेंस सिस्टम के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. इसका प्रथम उपयोग 1991 के गल्फ युद्ध में हुआ।
  2. इसे रेथियॉन टेक्नोलॉजीज बनाती है।
  3. इसका उपयोग केवल अमेरिका करता है।

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

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

Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Answer & Explanation
Why the topic is in news:
USA is supplying Patriots to Ukraine.

Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are true. Patriot is used by multiple countries, not only USA.
यह प्रणाली कई देशों द्वारा उपयोग की जाती है, न कि केवल अमेरिका द्वारा।


 

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