Current Affairs Quiz 26 June 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 26 June 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
The Axiom-4 mission is significant for India because:
1. It marks the start of India’s human spaceflight era.
2. It is fully indigenously developed and launched from Sriharikota.
3. It includes scientific research, commercial engagements, and STEM outreach.
4. It contributes to the design and training for the Gaganyaan mission.
Choose the correct option:CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct — Indian astronaut’s participation marks the start of India’s human spaceflight era.
• Statement 2 is incorrect — the mission was not launched from Sriharikota, but from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
• Statement 3 is correct — the mission includes scientific experiments and STEM outreach.
• Statement 4 is correct — it contributes to training, design, and operational insights for Gaganyaan.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct — Indian astronaut’s participation marks the start of India’s human spaceflight era.
• Statement 2 is incorrect — the mission was not launched from Sriharikota, but from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
• Statement 3 is correct — the mission includes scientific experiments and STEM outreach.
• Statement 4 is correct — it contributes to training, design, and operational insights for Gaganyaan. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following correctly match the type of migrants with their characteristics in India?
1. Intra-state migrants – Mostly in the informal sector, short-distance travel
2. Inter-state migrants – Harder to reach, face greater logistical barriers
3. Women migrants – Majority migrate for education and employment
Choose the correct option:CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statements 1 and 2 are correct — these reflect the migration realities in India.
• Statement 3 is incorrect — most women migrate for marriage, not education/employment.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statements 1 and 2 are correct — these reflect the migration realities in India.
• Statement 3 is incorrect — most women migrate for marriage, not education/employment. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
As per 2022 data, which of the following statements about liver disease mortality in India is correct?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) The majority of male digestive deaths were liver-related.
Explanation:
• Liver diseases accounted for 75% of male digestive deaths in 2022.
• Women’s liver mortality was lower, and men’s deaths peaked in the 35–54 age group.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) The majority of male digestive deaths were liver-related.
Explanation:
• Liver diseases accounted for 75% of male digestive deaths in 2022.
• Women’s liver mortality was lower, and men’s deaths peaked in the 35–54 age group. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to a recent study on chemotherapy drugs, consider the following statements:
1. Nearly one-fifth of the tested chemotherapy drug samples failed quality checks.
2. All failed drug samples were manufactured by companies outside India.
3. These failed drugs were exported to multiple low- and high-income countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct — about 20% of samples failed.
• Statement 2 is incorrect — 16 of 17 failed samples were from Indian firms.
• Statement 3 is correct — drugs were exported to countries including Nepal, Ethiopia, U.S., U.K., Saudi Arabia, etc.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct — about 20% of samples failed.
• Statement 2 is incorrect — 16 of 17 failed samples were from Indian firms.
• Statement 3 is correct — drugs were exported to countries including Nepal, Ethiopia, U.S., U.K., Saudi Arabia, etc. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the impact of urban heat on biodiversity, consider the following statements:
1. Urban heat islands are associated with lower bird diversity.
2. Areas with more tree cover and cooler temperatures show higher species richness.
3. All bird species benefit from increased tree density in urban areas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct — urban heat islands are linked to declining bird diversity.
• Statement 2 is correct — bird richness correlates with cooler microclimates and higher tree cover.
• Statement 3 is incorrect — some open-habitat birds prefer areas with fewer treesIncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct — urban heat islands are linked to declining bird diversity.
• Statement 2 is correct — bird richness correlates with cooler microclimates and higher tree cover.
• Statement 3 is incorrect — some open-habitat birds prefer areas with fewer trees
