Current Affairs Quiz 02 July 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 02 July 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme:
1. The scheme provides direct wage support to employers for hiring new employees with a minimum tenure of six months.
2. First-time workers under the scheme are eligible to receive up to ₹15,000 as one month’s wage.
3. The scheme is exclusively applicable to jobs in the manufacturing sector created between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2027.
4. Employers can receive incentives up to ₹3,000 per month per employee under this scheme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: The scheme supports sustained employment of at least 6 months.
• Statement 2 – Correct: First-time workers are eligible for up to ₹15,000.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: The scheme is not limited to manufacturing; the sector gets extended benefits.
• Statement 4 – Correct: Employers can receive ₹3,000/month for 2 years per eligible employee.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: The scheme supports sustained employment of at least 6 months.
• Statement 2 – Correct: First-time workers are eligible for up to ₹15,000.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: The scheme is not limited to manufacturing; the sector gets extended benefits.
• Statement 4 – Correct: Employers can receive ₹3,000/month for 2 years per eligible employee. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
• Assertion (A): The Ministry of Women and Child Development has emerged as a model for digital transformation in social governance.
• Reason (R): Initiatives like Poshan Tracker, SHe-Box, and PMMVY use real-time data systems, paperless DBT, and mobile-based platforms to deliver benefits efficiently.
Which of the following is correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
The Ministry’s use of digital tools in schemes like Poshan Tracker and PMMVY has made governance more inclusive and transparent, fulfilling the goals mentioned in the assertion.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
The Ministry’s use of digital tools in schemes like Poshan Tracker and PMMVY has made governance more inclusive and transparent, fulfilling the goals mentioned in the assertion. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Match the following sports initiatives with their objectives:
A. Khelo India 1. Public health and fitness awareness
B. Target Olympic Podium 2. Youth talent identification at grassroots
C. Fit India Movement 3. Elite athlete coaching and infrastructure support
D. National Sports Policy 4. Mass participation and educational integrationChoose the correct match:
CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) A–2, B–3, C–1, D–4
IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) A–2, B–3, C–1, D–4
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
. With reference to the Indo-French defence cooperation, consider the following statements:
1. Exercise Shakti 2025 was a tri-service military exercise held in France to enhance interoperability.
2. The Indian contingent in Exercise Shakti 2025 primarily included personnel from the Jammu & Kashmir Rifles.
3. Exercise Varuna is the naval counterpart of Exercise Shakti, held between India and France.
4. Exercise Garuda is a joint cyber defence initiative between India and France.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: Shakti is an Army exercise, not tri-service.
• Statement 2 – Correct: The Indian contingent included J&K Rifles.
• Statement 3 – Correct: Exercise Varuna is the naval version.
• Statement 4 – Incorrect: Garuda is an Air Force exercise.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: Shakti is an Army exercise, not tri-service.
• Statement 2 – Correct: The Indian contingent included J&K Rifles.
• Statement 3 – Correct: Exercise Varuna is the naval version.
• Statement 4 – Incorrect: Garuda is an Air Force exercise. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements about recent naval inductions in India is/are correct?
1. INS Udaygiri is a Project 17A stealth frigate built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
2. INS Tamal is the 51st Indo-Russian ship commissioned under a 65-year-long defence partnership.
3. Project 17A frigates are designed primarily for coastal and littoral operations.CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Only one
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: INS Udaygiri was built by MDSL, not GRSE.
• Statement 2 – Correct: INS Tamal is indeed the 51st Indo-Russian ship.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: Project 17A frigates are designed for blue-water (deep-sea) operationsIncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Only one
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: INS Udaygiri was built by MDSL, not GRSE.
• Statement 2 – Correct: INS Tamal is indeed the 51st Indo-Russian ship.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: Project 17A frigates are designed for blue-water (deep-sea) operations
