Current Affairs Quiz 09 July 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 09 July 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to the Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis), consider the following statements:
1. It is classified as “Critically Endangered” in the IUCN Red List.
2. It is a Schedule I species under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. Its typical habitat includes the evergreen and moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats.
4. The species is commonly found along India’s coastal belts, especially in Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Great Hornbill is listed as Endangered, not Critically Endangered, on the IUCN Red List.
• Statement 2 is correct: It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
• Statement 3 is correct: Its typical habitat includes evergreen and moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats.
• Statement 4 is incorrect: It is rarely seen in coastal belts; the sighting in Ezhimala is considered ecologically rare.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Great Hornbill is listed as Endangered, not Critically Endangered, on the IUCN Red List.
• Statement 2 is correct: It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
• Statement 3 is correct: Its typical habitat includes evergreen and moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats.
• Statement 4 is incorrect: It is rarely seen in coastal belts; the sighting in Ezhimala is considered ecologically rare. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the global impact of rising military spending, consider the following statements:
1. In 2024, global military expenditure was more than 60 times the annual budget of the United Nations.
2. Increased defence budgets in low- and middle-income countries are empirically linked to reductions in health spending.
3. NATO’s projected 5% of GDP defence spending by 2035 is expected to reduce global CO₂ emissions through advanced green military technology.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct.
2024 global military spending = $2,718 billion
UN Budget for 2025 = $44 billion
→ $2,718B ÷ $44B ≈ 61.8 times → So, this is correct.
• Statement 2: Correct.
A study by Ikegami & Wang across 116 countries found that defence spending reduces health expenditure, especially in LMICs. Empirically verified.
• Statement 3: Incorrect.
NATO’s increase to 5% GDP defence spending is expected to increase CO₂ emissions by over 200 million tonnes annually, not reduce it. No mention of “green military technology” offsetting this. So the statement is factually wrong.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct.
2024 global military spending = $2,718 billion
UN Budget for 2025 = $44 billion
→ $2,718B ÷ $44B ≈ 61.8 times → So, this is correct.
• Statement 2: Correct.
A study by Ikegami & Wang across 116 countries found that defence spending reduces health expenditure, especially in LMICs. Empirically verified.
• Statement 3: Incorrect.
NATO’s increase to 5% GDP defence spending is expected to increase CO₂ emissions by over 200 million tonnes annually, not reduce it. No mention of “green military technology” offsetting this. So the statement is factually wrong. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA):
1. The UAPA allows Indian authorities to seize properties suspected to be used for financing terrorism, even without a prior conviction.
2. Both domestic and foreign individuals can be declared terrorists under UAPA provisions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• UAPA allows provisional attachment/seizure of property even during investigation (no conviction needed).
• Amendment in 2019 allowed individuals (not just organizations) — including foreign nationals — to be designated as terrorists.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• UAPA allows provisional attachment/seizure of property even during investigation (no conviction needed).
• Amendment in 2019 allowed individuals (not just organizations) — including foreign nationals — to be designated as terrorists. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS):
1. EMRS are administered by the Ministry of Education and are part of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
2. EMRS primarily cater to students from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Only 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: EMRS are under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, not Education. They’re centrally run by NESTS.
• Statement 2 is correct: ~85% of EMRS students belong to PVTGs, the most disadvantaged tribal sub-groups.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Only 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: EMRS are under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, not Education. They’re centrally run by NESTS.
• Statement 2 is correct: ~85% of EMRS students belong to PVTGs, the most disadvantaged tribal sub-groups. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the phosphate uptake issue in Indian agriculture:
1. India is self-sufficient in phosphate fertilizer production due to its abundant rock phosphate reserves.
2. Plants typically absorb only 15–20% of the applied phosphate fertilizer, leading to significant wastage.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Only 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: India imports nearly all of its phosphate fertilizer due to limited reserves.
• Statement 2 is correct: Plants absorb only 15–20% of applied phosphate; rest is lost to runoff/leaching.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Only 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: India imports nearly all of its phosphate fertilizer due to limited reserves.
• Statement 2 is correct: Plants absorb only 15–20% of applied phosphate; rest is lost to runoff/leaching.
