Current Affairs Quiz 30 June 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 30 June 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the upcoming Census 2027 is/are correct?
1. It will be India’s first census to be conducted using mobile apps and digital tools.
2. The House Listing and Housing Census phase is scheduled to begin in April 2027.
3. The census will be conducted under the authority of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.CorrectCorrect Answer : (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Census 2027 will be India’s first digital census using mobile apps and tablets.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: House Listing phase is scheduled to begin in April 2026, not 2027.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Census is conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not MoSPI.IncorrectCorrect Answer : (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Census 2027 will be India’s first digital census using mobile apps and tablets.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: House Listing phase is scheduled to begin in April 2026, not 2027.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Census is conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not MoSPI. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the sterilisation campaign during the Emergency (1975–77) in India, consider the following statements:
1. The campaign was part of India’s National Family Planning Programme, which initially promoted voluntary sterilisation.
2. The Shah Commission of Inquiry recorded over 5,000 deaths due to forced sterilisation procedures.
3. The campaign witnessed both incentives and coercive administrative measures to increase sterilisation numbers.
4. The highest concentration of sterilisation procedures occurred in southern Indian states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The forced sterilisation campaign was an extension of the National Family Planning Programme, which historically promoted voluntary methods, especially sterilisation.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Shah Commission of Inquiry documented 1,778 deaths, not over 5,000.
• Statement 3 is correct: The campaign involved both incentives (e.g. food, money) and coercion, including denial of government services and pressure from local officials.
• Statement 4 is incorrect: The northern states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh saw the highest concentration, not southern states.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The forced sterilisation campaign was an extension of the National Family Planning Programme, which historically promoted voluntary methods, especially sterilisation.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Shah Commission of Inquiry documented 1,778 deaths, not over 5,000.
• Statement 3 is correct: The campaign involved both incentives (e.g. food, money) and coercion, including denial of government services and pressure from local officials.
• Statement 4 is incorrect: The northern states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh saw the highest concentration, not southern states. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Assertion (A): The Election Commission of India has the power to de-register political parties that fail to contest elections over a long period.
Reason (R): The Representation of the People Act, 1951, explicitly empowers the ECI to de-register inactive parties.
Options:CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation:
• Assertion is true: The ECI has initiated de-listing of inactive parties. However, as per current law, ECI cannot de-register a political party unless certain specific conditions are met (e.g., registration by fraud or the party being declared unlawful).
• Reason is false: The RP Act, 1951 does not provide ECI explicit powers to de-register parties for inactivity or non-compliance. This is why ECI has recommended legal reforms to gain such authority.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation:
• Assertion is true: The ECI has initiated de-listing of inactive parties. However, as per current law, ECI cannot de-register a political party unless certain specific conditions are met (e.g., registration by fraud or the party being declared unlawful).
• Reason is false: The RP Act, 1951 does not provide ECI explicit powers to de-register parties for inactivity or non-compliance. This is why ECI has recommended legal reforms to gain such authority. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Match the components of the Axiom-4 mission with their correct descriptions:
List I – Component List II – Description
A. Falcon 9 rocket 1. Indian Air Force officer and designated pilot of the mission
B. Dragon capsule 2. Launched the crew module into a 200 km parking orbit
C. 28-hour pre-docking profile 3. Involved step-wise slowing with hold points and safety checks
D. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla 4. Vehicle used for docking with the ISS using orbital phasing and automated systemsSelect the correct code:
CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) A–2, B–4, C–3, D–1
Explanation:
• A. Falcon 9 placed the capsule in a low Earth orbit → 2
• B. Dragon capsule executed automated orbital maneuvers → 4
• C. 28-hour profile allowed alignment, LIDAR checks, and safety pacing → 3
• D. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is the Indian crew member → 1IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) A–2, B–4, C–3, D–1
Explanation:
• A. Falcon 9 placed the capsule in a low Earth orbit → 2
• B. Dragon capsule executed automated orbital maneuvers → 4
• C. 28-hour profile allowed alignment, LIDAR checks, and safety pacing → 3
• D. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is the Indian crew member → 1 - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following are true about the research being conducted by Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the International Space Station (ISS)?
1. The Myogenesis experiment investigates muscle regeneration to aid both astronauts and patients with degenerative diseases.
2. The Cerebral Hemodynamics study uses MRI scans to analyze brain structure in microgravity.
3. The experiments are part of ISRO’s efforts to build a microgravity research ecosystem in India.
Options:CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Two only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: Myogenesis focuses on skeletal muscle degradation and potential therapies for astronauts and patients.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The Cerebral Hemodynamics study uses ultrasound, not MRI.
• Statement 3 – Correct: ISRO has shortlisted seven microgravity experiments, aiming to develop India’s microgravity research capacity.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Two only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: Myogenesis focuses on skeletal muscle degradation and potential therapies for astronauts and patients.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The Cerebral Hemodynamics study uses ultrasound, not MRI.
• Statement 3 – Correct: ISRO has shortlisted seven microgravity experiments, aiming to develop India’s microgravity research capacity.
