Current Affairs Quiz 03 July 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 03 July 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to the legal challenges surrounding AI and copyright law, consider the following statements:
1. The Indian Copyright Act, 1957 explicitly defines “fair use” in the context of AI training.
2. US courts have not yet conclusively ruled on whether training AI models using copyrighted content qualifies as fair use.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Indian Copyright Act, 1957 does not explicitly define fair use in the context of AI training or generative models. This remains a legal grey area.
• Statement 2 – Correct: US courts, in cases like Writers vs. Anthropic and Authors vs. Meta, have not yet definitively ruled whether training AI models on copyrighted content amounts to fair use. The issue remains under litigation.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Indian Copyright Act, 1957 does not explicitly define fair use in the context of AI training or generative models. This remains a legal grey area.
• Statement 2 – Correct: US courts, in cases like Writers vs. Anthropic and Authors vs. Meta, have not yet definitively ruled whether training AI models on copyrighted content amounts to fair use. The issue remains under litigation. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Household Consumption and Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023–24, consider the following statements:
1. The narrowing calorie intake gap between the richest and poorest segments suggests improved effectiveness of welfare schemes like the NFSA and POSHAN Abhiyaan.
2. A marginal decline in overall calorie intake, alongside stable protein levels, may indicate a shift in food preferences and increased focus on nutritional adequacy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: The HCES 2023–24 reports a decline in calorie inequality between income groups, reflecting possibly better targeting of food security schemes like NFSA, POSHAN Abhiyaan, etc.
• Statement 2 – Correct: The report notes a slight overall dip in calorie intake but protein levels remain stable, suggesting dietary transitions toward more nutritious or health-conscious choicesIncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: The HCES 2023–24 reports a decline in calorie inequality between income groups, reflecting possibly better targeting of food security schemes like NFSA, POSHAN Abhiyaan, etc.
• Statement 2 – Correct: The report notes a slight overall dip in calorie intake but protein levels remain stable, suggesting dietary transitions toward more nutritious or health-conscious choices - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Mizoram becoming India’s first fully literate state, consider the following statements:
1. Mizoram achieved adult literacy primarily through centrally designed digital content under the ULLAS scheme.
2. Mizoram’s success is attributed to community participation and use of localised learning materials rooted in missionary history.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: While ULLAS is a central scheme, Mizoram’s literacy achievement was driven more by community efforts and localised teaching materials, not primarily by centrally designed digital content.
• Statement 2 – Correct: Mizoram used community-driven efforts, including participation of adult learners and use of Mizo language primers historically developed by missionaries.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: While ULLAS is a central scheme, Mizoram’s literacy achievement was driven more by community efforts and localised teaching materials, not primarily by centrally designed digital content.
• Statement 2 – Correct: Mizoram used community-driven efforts, including participation of adult learners and use of Mizo language primers historically developed by missionaries. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, consider the following statements:
1. India currently lacks a formal, Cabinet-approved National AI Strategy with democratic oversight.
2. The IndiaAI Mission, though active, primarily focuses on sectoral ethical risks and labour protections in AI deployment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: India does not yet have a formal National AI Strategy tabled in Parliament or endorsed by Cabinet. Governance remains technocratic and opaque, with limited civil society or legislative participation.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The IndiaAI Mission is implementation-focused, not centered on ethical risks or labour protections. It lacks a strategic framework that incorporates reskilling, job displacement, or AI ethics at scale.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: India does not yet have a formal National AI Strategy tabled in Parliament or endorsed by Cabinet. Governance remains technocratic and opaque, with limited civil society or legislative participation.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The IndiaAI Mission is implementation-focused, not centered on ethical risks or labour protections. It lacks a strategic framework that incorporates reskilling, job displacement, or AI ethics at scale. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to gig workers and labour statistics in India, consider the following statements:
1. The e-Shram portal captures real-time income data and platform affiliation of all registered gig workers.
2. The IndiaAI Mission includes a dedicated scheme to classify gig workers algorithmically for social security coverage.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: The e-Shram portal does not capture real-time income or platform-specific data. It has broad worker categories but lacks gig-specific granularity like algorithmic control, pay volatility, or number of platforms worked on.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The IndiaAI Mission is focused on AI infrastructure and innovation, not labour classification or social protection for gig workers. There is no scheme under IndiaAI for algorithmic gig worker profiling.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: The e-Shram portal does not capture real-time income or platform-specific data. It has broad worker categories but lacks gig-specific granularity like algorithmic control, pay volatility, or number of platforms worked on.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The IndiaAI Mission is focused on AI infrastructure and innovation, not labour classification or social protection for gig workers. There is no scheme under IndiaAI for algorithmic gig worker profiling.
