Current Affairs Quiz 19 August 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 19 August 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following are early symptoms of PAM?
1. Severe headache
2. Fever
3. Nausea and vomiting
4. Memory loss and seizures
Choose the correct option:CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Severe headache → Yes, early sign due to brain inflammation.
Fever → Yes, common in early infection.
Nausea and vomiting → Yes, part of meningeal irritation symptoms.
Memory loss and seizures → Appear in later stages, not early.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Severe headache → Yes, early sign due to brain inflammation.
Fever → Yes, common in early infection.
Nausea and vomiting → Yes, part of meningeal irritation symptoms.
Memory loss and seizures → Appear in later stages, not early. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following about nominated members in Rajya Sabha:
1. The President nominates 12 members.
2. They are chosen for their contributions in art, literature, science, and social service.
3. They enjoy voting rights in the election of the President of India.
Which of the above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
President nominates 12 members → Correct (Article 80(1)(a)).
Chosen for art, literature, science, social service → Correct.
Voting rights in Presidential election → Wrong. They can vote in Vice-President’s election, but not President’s.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
President nominates 12 members → Correct (Article 80(1)(a)).
Chosen for art, literature, science, social service → Correct.
Voting rights in Presidential election → Wrong. They can vote in Vice-President’s election, but not President’s. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about legal basis of toll collection in India:
1. The National Highways Act, 1956 empowers the Union government to levy tolls.
2. The National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008 currently govern toll collection.
3. State governments, not the Union, decide toll rates for National Highways.
Which of the above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer:(b) Only two
Explanation:
1. National Highways Act, 1956 empowers Union govt to levy tolls → Correct.
2. National Highways Fee Rules, 2008 govern toll collection → Correct, these replaced earlier 1997 rules.
3. State govts decide toll rates for NHs → Wrong, it’s Union’s power (NHAI executes it).
→ Statement 1 and 2 correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer:(b) Only two
Explanation:
1. National Highways Act, 1956 empowers Union govt to levy tolls → Correct.
2. National Highways Fee Rules, 2008 govern toll collection → Correct, these replaced earlier 1997 rules.
3. State govts decide toll rates for NHs → Wrong, it’s Union’s power (NHAI executes it).
→ Statement 1 and 2 correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the policy of ethanol blending in India:
1. The government has targeted 20% blending (E20) by 2025.
2. India imports nearly 85% of its crude oil needs, hence ethanol blending aids energy security.
3. Ethanol blending has no role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Which of the above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer:(b) Only two
Explanation:
1. 20% blending by 2025 → Correct (advanced from 2030 to 2025).
2. India imports 85% crude → blending aids energy security → Correct.
3. No role in reducing GHGs → Wrong, ethanol reduces lifecycle CO₂ and particulate matter.
→ 1 and 2 correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer:(b) Only two
Explanation:
1. 20% blending by 2025 → Correct (advanced from 2030 to 2025).
2. India imports 85% crude → blending aids energy security → Correct.
3. No role in reducing GHGs → Wrong, ethanol reduces lifecycle CO₂ and particulate matter.
→ 1 and 2 correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the origin of Creamy Layer concept:
1. It was introduced by the Indra Sawhney judgment (1992).
2. It applies uniformly to OBCs, SCs, and STs.
3. Its purpose is to exclude the advanced sections among backward classes from reservation benefits.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation :
1. Introduced by Indra Sawhney (1992) → Correct.
2. Applies to OBC, SC, ST uniformly → Wrong, applies only to OBCs (not SC/ST).
3. Purpose: exclude advanced sections among backward classes → Correct.
→ 1 and 3 correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation :
1. Introduced by Indra Sawhney (1992) → Correct.
2. Applies to OBC, SC, ST uniformly → Wrong, applies only to OBCs (not SC/ST).
3. Purpose: exclude advanced sections among backward classes → Correct.
→ 1 and 3 correct.
