Current Affairs Quiz 02 May 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 02 May 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the “Orange Economy”:
1. The orange economy primarily focuses on manufacturing and large-scale industrial production.
2. It includes industries related to creativity, culture, arts, entertainment, and intellectual property.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect because the orange economy focuses on creative industries, not traditional manufacturing or large-scale industrial production.
• Statement 2 is correct, as the orange economy encompasses industries related to creativity, culture, arts, entertainment, and intellectual property.IncorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect because the orange economy focuses on creative industries, not traditional manufacturing or large-scale industrial production.
• Statement 2 is correct, as the orange economy encompasses industries related to creativity, culture, arts, entertainment, and intellectual property. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Green hydrogen is produced using which of the following methods?
CorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Green hydrogen is produced via electrolysis using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric power, which splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, with no carbon emissions.IncorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Green hydrogen is produced via electrolysis using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric power, which splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, with no carbon emissions. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following rivers are exclusively allocated to India under the Indus Waters Treaty?
1. Ravi
2. Jhelum
3. Beas
4. Sutlej
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Under the Indus Waters Treaty, India has exclusive rights to the use of the eastern rivers: Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
• The western rivers (Jhelum, Chenab, and Indus) are allocated to Pakistan.IncorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Under the Indus Waters Treaty, India has exclusive rights to the use of the eastern rivers: Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
• The western rivers (Jhelum, Chenab, and Indus) are allocated to Pakistan. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The legal basis for the Election Commission’s use of death data to revise electoral rolls includes which of the following?
1. Section 3(5)(b) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
2. Rule 9 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960
3. Article 326 of the Indian Constitution
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Section 3(5)(b) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, and Rule 9 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, provide the legal basis for sharing death data for electoral roll revision.
• Article 326 refers to the right to vote and does not directly address the revision of electoral rolls based on death data.IncorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Section 3(5)(b) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, and Rule 9 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, provide the legal basis for sharing death data for electoral roll revision.
• Article 326 refers to the right to vote and does not directly address the revision of electoral rolls based on death data. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the recent NHRC advisory on heatwaves, consider the following statements:
1. NHRC has directed all states in India to implement heatwave mitigation measures based on NDMA guidelines.
2. Informal settlers and labour colonies are among the most vulnerable to heat-related risks.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect because the NHRC’s advisory was directed to 11 specific states, not all states in India, though it aligns with NDMA guidelines.• Statement 2 is also correct as informal settlers and labour colonies are highly vulnerable to heat risks due to poor access to infrastructure and basic services.
IncorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect because the NHRC’s advisory was directed to 11 specific states, not all states in India, though it aligns with NDMA guidelines.• Statement 2 is also correct as informal settlers and labour colonies are highly vulnerable to heat risks due to poor access to infrastructure and basic services.
