Current affairs mcq | UPSC PSC SSC | 22 July 2025

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Where was the Pale-Capped Pigeon recently spotted?
पेल कैप्ड कबूतर को हाल ही में कहां देखा गया?

a) Kaziranga National Park
b) Dehing Patkai National Park
c) Namdapha National Park
d) Manas National Park

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Answer: b) Dehing Patkai National Park

Explanation:
The Pale-Capped Pigeon was recently photographed in Dehing Patkai National Park, Assam. This park is known as the “Amazon of the East” for its tropical rainforest biodiversity.


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Lyriothemis abrahami is a newly discovered species of which insect?
Lyriothemis abrahami किस की नई खोजी गई प्रजाति है?

a) Butterfly
b) Dragonfly
c) Spider
d) Grasshopper

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Answer: b) Dragonfly

Explanation:
Lyriothemis abrahami is a newly documented dragonfly species discovered in Kerala, known for its habitat in tree holes.


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Which of the following statements about Slovenia is/are correct?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन स्लोवेनिया के बारे में सही है/हैं?

  1. Slovenia is bordered by four countries.
  2. Its highest point is Mount Triglav.
  3. Slovenia uses Euro as its currency.

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: d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:
All statements are true. Slovenia borders 4 nations (Austria, Hungary, Italy, Croatia), its highest point is Mount Triglav, and it adopted the Euro in 2007.


4️⃣

The INVICTUS Programme is primarily focused on developing which type of technology?
INVICTUS कार्यक्रम का मुख्य फोकस किस प्रकार की तकनीक के विकास पर है?

a) Hypersonic
b) Quantum Computing
c) Submarine
d) Nuclear Fusion

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Answer: a) Hypersonic

Explanation:
The INVICTUS Programme by ESA focuses on reusable vehicles with hypersonic technology capable of horizontal launch at speeds up to Mach 5.


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Tuvalu is especially vulnerable to climate change due to:
तुवालु जलवायु परिवर्तन के लिए विशेष रूप से क्यों संवेदनशील है?

a) Lack of freshwater
b) Low elevation above sea level
c) Lack of forests
d) Heavy industrialization

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Answer: b) Low elevation above sea level

Explanation:
Tuvalu’s islands are low-lying, with no point higher than 4.5m, making it highly vulnerable to rising sea levels.


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Which of the following statements about King Rajendra Chola I is/are correct?
राजेंद्र चोल प्रथम के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

  1. He founded the city of Gangaikondacholapuram.
  2. He defeated the Pala King Mahipala.
  3. He was also known as Kadaram Kondan.

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

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Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:
All statements are correct. Rajendra Chola I founded Gangaikondacholapuram, defeated Mahipala (Pala king), and was known as Kadaram Kondan.


7️⃣

Chikungunya is caused by:
चिकनगुनिया किसके कारण होता है?

a) Virus
b) Bacteria
c) Protozoa
d) Fungus

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Answer: a) Virus

Explanation:
Chikungunya is caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.


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Bedouins are traditionally associated with which region?
बेदुइन परंपरागत रूप से किस क्षेत्र से जुड़े हुए हैं?

a) Africa
b) Middle East
c) Central Asia
d) South America

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Answer: b) Middle East

Explanation:
Bedouins are traditionally nomadic people from the Middle East deserts, known for herding and caravan trade.


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Which of the following statements about Kamchatka Peninsula is/are correct?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन कामचाटका प्रायद्वीप के बारे में सही है/हैं?

  1. It is located in Eastern Russia.
  2. It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
  3. It has over 150 volcanoes, including 29 active ones.

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: d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:
All statements are correct. Kamchatka lies in Eastern Russia, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, with 150+ volcanoes, of which 29 are active.


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In which Indian state is Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary located?
शेट्टिहल्ली वन्यजीव अभयारण्य किस भारतीय राज्य में स्थित है?

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

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Answer: b) Karnataka

Explanation:
Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Shimoga District, Karnataka, known for its diverse flora and fauna.


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