Current Affairs Quiz 26 May 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 26 May 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to India’s recent global digital partnerships, consider the following statements:
1. India has committed financial support to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI).
2. The initiative aims to promote digital public infrastructure and financial inclusion across African countries.
3. ADFI is an initiative led by the World Bank.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: India contributed $2 million to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) in 2023 to support digital financial inclusion across Africa. ADFI is managed by the African Development Bank, not the World Bank, making statement 3 incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: India contributed $2 million to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) in 2023 to support digital financial inclusion across Africa. ADFI is managed by the African Development Bank, not the World Bank, making statement 3 incorrect. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which regional organization was granted permanent membership in the G20 at the 2023 New Delhi Summit?
CorrectCorrect Answer: c) African Union
Explanation: At the 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi, the African Union was granted permanent membership to enhance the representation of the Global South and support inclusive global decision-making.IncorrectCorrect Answer: c) African Union
Explanation: At the 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi, the African Union was granted permanent membership to enhance the representation of the Global South and support inclusive global decision-making. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Khasi Hills are located in which Indian state?
CorrectCorrect Answer: b) Meghalaya
Explanation: The Khasi Hills are a part of the central and eastern region of Meghalaya, inhabited primarily by the Khasi tribe. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is located in the East Khasi Hills.IncorrectCorrect Answer: b) Meghalaya
Explanation: The Khasi Hills are a part of the central and eastern region of Meghalaya, inhabited primarily by the Khasi tribe. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is located in the East Khasi Hills. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding India’s coastline:
1. The Ministry of Home Affairs recently announced that India’s coastline length is approximately 11,000 km.
2. Lakshadweep contributes more to the coastline length than the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: In 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs officially revised India’s coastline length to around 11,098.81 km, based on a new methodology using Electronic Navigation Charts.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Andaman & Nicobar Islands have a significantly longer coastline than the Lakshadweep Islands.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: In 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs officially revised India’s coastline length to around 11,098.81 km, based on a new methodology using Electronic Navigation Charts.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Andaman & Nicobar Islands have a significantly longer coastline than the Lakshadweep Islands. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
India’s second spaceport is being constructed at which of the following locations?
CorrectCorrect Answer: c) Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
India’s second spaceport is being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at Kulasekarapattinam, a coastal town in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 28, 2024. This new facility is strategically located to facilitate direct southward launches, optimizing fuel efficiency and increasing payload capacity, particularly for Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs). The spaceport is expected to be operational by 2026.IncorrectCorrect Answer: c) Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
India’s second spaceport is being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at Kulasekarapattinam, a coastal town in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 28, 2024. This new facility is strategically located to facilitate direct southward launches, optimizing fuel efficiency and increasing payload capacity, particularly for Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs). The spaceport is expected to be operational by 2026.
