Current Affairs Quiz 09 May 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 09 May 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Social media platforms prioritize curated content that promotes idealized lifestyles and self-perceptions.
2. The influence of social media on self-worth is uniform across all demographic groups, with no significant variations.
3. Algorithms on social media platforms often amplify content that promotes vulnerability, fostering authenticity in users.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect answer: (a) 1 Only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because social media platforms often prioritize idealized content.
• Statement 2 is incorrect as the influence of social media on self-worth varies across different demographics.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because algorithms tend to prioritize engagement-driven content, not necessarily authentic or vulnerable content.IncorrectCorrect answer: (a) 1 Only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because social media platforms often prioritize idealized content.
• Statement 2 is incorrect as the influence of social media on self-worth varies across different demographics.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because algorithms tend to prioritize engagement-driven content, not necessarily authentic or vulnerable content. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following correctly defines a “service charge” in restaurants?
CorrectCorrect answer: (c) A fixed fee added by restaurants, separate from taxes or tips.
Explanation:
• Option (c) is correct as service charges are a fixed fee added by restaurants.
• Option (a) is incorrect because a service charge is not a government tax.
• Option (b) is incorrect as a service charge is not voluntary.
• Option (d) refers to a cancellation fee, not a service charge.IncorrectCorrect answer: (c) A fixed fee added by restaurants, separate from taxes or tips.
Explanation:
• Option (c) is correct as service charges are a fixed fee added by restaurants.
• Option (a) is incorrect because a service charge is not a government tax.
• Option (b) is incorrect as a service charge is not voluntary.
• Option (d) refers to a cancellation fee, not a service charge. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
What does the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) measure?
CorrectCorrect answer: (c) Number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
Explanation:
• Option (c) is correct, as MMR measures maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
• Option (a) is the definition of infant mortality, not maternal mortality.
• Option (b) is incorrect because MMR is calculated per live births, not pregnancies.
• Option (d) is incorrect as it is not a recognized unit for measuring maternal mortality.IncorrectCorrect answer: (c) Number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
Explanation:
• Option (c) is correct, as MMR measures maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
• Option (a) is the definition of infant mortality, not maternal mortality.
• Option (b) is incorrect because MMR is calculated per live births, not pregnancies.
• Option (d) is incorrect as it is not a recognized unit for measuring maternal mortality. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
What does the term “predatory pricing” refer to under the Competition Act, 2002?
CorrectCorrect answer: (c) Selling products below average variable cost to suppress competition.
Explanation:
• Option (c) is correct. Predatory pricing involves selling below cost to eliminate competition.
• Option (a) is incorrect because setting high prices is not predatory pricing.
• Option (b) refers to discounts, which is not related to predatory pricing.
• Option (d) refers to price gouging, not predatory pricing.IncorrectCorrect answer: (c) Selling products below average variable cost to suppress competition.
Explanation:
• Option (c) is correct. Predatory pricing involves selling below cost to eliminate competition.
• Option (a) is incorrect because setting high prices is not predatory pricing.
• Option (b) refers to discounts, which is not related to predatory pricing.
• Option (d) refers to price gouging, not predatory pricing. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Assertion (A): Public health in India is narrowly viewed as a medical discipline, leading to limited understanding of its broader scope.
Reason (R): Public health draws on multiple disciplines, including engineering for sanitation, social sciences for understanding community behavior, and communication for promoting health awareness.
Options:CorrectCorrect answer: (a) Both A and R are correct, and R correctly explains A
Explanation:
• Assertion (A) is correct as public health in India is often narrowly understood as a medical issue.
• Reason (R) is correct and provides the explanation that public health is interdisciplinary, encompassing fields like engineering, social sciences, and communication.
• R does explain A by highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of public health, which contrasts with the narrow medical view described in A.IncorrectCorrect answer: (a) Both A and R are correct, and R correctly explains A
Explanation:
• Assertion (A) is correct as public health in India is often narrowly understood as a medical issue.
• Reason (R) is correct and provides the explanation that public health is interdisciplinary, encompassing fields like engineering, social sciences, and communication.
• R does explain A by highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of public health, which contrasts with the narrow medical view described in A.
