Current Affairs Quiz 12 July 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 12 July 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024:
1. It proposes insertion of Article 82A to empower the Election Commission to conduct simultaneous elections.
2. It mandates that if a State Assembly is dissolved early, the new assembly shall have a fresh five-year term starting from the date of its election.
3. The Bill empowers the Election Commission to unilaterally recommend the postponement of state elections if simultaneous polls are not feasible.
4. The Bill was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for review.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: Article 82A empowers Parliament (not the EC) to make laws for simultaneous elections.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: If a legislature is dissolved early, elections will be held only for the remaining term, not a fresh five-year tenure.
• Statement 3 – Correct: Section 82A(5) allows EC to recommend postponement of state elections unilaterally, without oversight.
• Statement 4 – Correct: The Bill is under review by a Joint Parliamentary Committee chaired by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhury.
So, Statements 3 and 4 are correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: Article 82A empowers Parliament (not the EC) to make laws for simultaneous elections.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: If a legislature is dissolved early, elections will be held only for the remaining term, not a fresh five-year tenure.
• Statement 3 – Correct: Section 82A(5) allows EC to recommend postponement of state elections unilaterally, without oversight.
• Statement 4 – Correct: The Bill is under review by a Joint Parliamentary Committee chaired by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhury.
So, Statements 3 and 4 are correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the genetic study of rhino horn samples initiated in Assam:
1. The RhODIS-India project aims to create a national DNA database of Indian rhinos to aid in population monitoring and anti-poaching measures.
2. The Wildlife Institute of India is collaborating with the Zoological Survey of India to conduct genetic analysis of all horns stored in Indian museums.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: The genetic study is part of RhODIS-India, aimed at profiling rhino DNA to support conservation, detect inbreeding, and combat illegal trade.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The study is being conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), not in collaboration with the Zoological Survey of India, and focuses on horn samples retained from the 2021 destruction drive — not museum specimens.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: The genetic study is part of RhODIS-India, aimed at profiling rhino DNA to support conservation, detect inbreeding, and combat illegal trade.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The study is being conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), not in collaboration with the Zoological Survey of India, and focuses on horn samples retained from the 2021 destruction drive — not museum specimens. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India’s manufacturing sector:
1. AI adoption in Indian manufacturing increased by nearly three times in FY24, driven by the National AI Mission.
2. AI applications such as predictive maintenance and digital twins are already operational in Indian oil and gas manufacturing.
3. The National AI Mission prioritizes foreign AI platforms and global talent integration to boost industrial efficiency.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: AI adoption rose from 8% to 22% in FY24 — nearly tripling — backed by the ₹10,372 crore National AI Mission.
• Statement 2 – Correct: The Chennai Petroleum Corporation uses 1 TB/day of data for predictive maintenance, digital twins, and safety analytics, showing real-world use.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: The National AI Mission focuses on indigenous AI models, domestic infrastructure, and skilling Indian talent, not foreign platforms or global outsourcing.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: AI adoption rose from 8% to 22% in FY24 — nearly tripling — backed by the ₹10,372 crore National AI Mission.
• Statement 2 – Correct: The Chennai Petroleum Corporation uses 1 TB/day of data for predictive maintenance, digital twins, and safety analytics, showing real-world use.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: The National AI Mission focuses on indigenous AI models, domestic infrastructure, and skilling Indian talent, not foreign platforms or global outsourcing. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to India’s renewable energy transition as of 2025, consider the following facts:
1. India’s installed solar power capacity has grown by over 4,000% in the past decade.
2. As of June 2025, nearly 49% of India’s total installed power capacity comes from non-fossil fuel sources.
3. The National Green Hydrogen Mission targets production of 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: Installed solar capacity increased by 4,000% over the last decade.
• Statement 2 – Correct: As of June 2025, non-fossil fuel sources account for 235.7 GW out of 476 GW, i.e., approximately 49%.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: The National Green Hydrogen Mission targets 10 million tonnes, not 5 million, by 2030.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: Installed solar capacity increased by 4,000% over the last decade.
• Statement 2 – Correct: As of June 2025, non-fossil fuel sources account for 235.7 GW out of 476 GW, i.e., approximately 49%.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: The National Green Hydrogen Mission targets 10 million tonnes, not 5 million, by 2030. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Assertion (A): The July 2025 Mediterranean marine heatwave is considered a “1-in-a-billion” climatological anomaly.
Reason (R): It was caused by anthropogenic global warming, including changes in atmospheric circulation and reduced aerosol concentrations.
Options:CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
• The Assertion is correct: SSTs in parts of the Mediterranean rose up to +8°C above normal, making it statistically a 1-in-a-billion event, six standard deviations from the mean.
• The Reason is also correct and explains the anomaly: Studies linked the heatwave to human-induced climate change, including altered atmospheric circulation and a decline in aerosols, reducing solar reflection and amplifying ocean warming.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
• The Assertion is correct: SSTs in parts of the Mediterranean rose up to +8°C above normal, making it statistically a 1-in-a-billion event, six standard deviations from the mean.
• The Reason is also correct and explains the anomaly: Studies linked the heatwave to human-induced climate change, including altered atmospheric circulation and a decline in aerosols, reducing solar reflection and amplifying ocean warming.
