Current Affairs Quiz 05 June 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 05 June 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution are directly relevant to delimitation based on Census data?
CorrectAnswer: B. Article 82 and Article 170
Explanation:
• Article 82 provides for the readjustment of seats in the Lok Sabha after each Census (delimitation).
• Article 170 provides for the readjustment of seats in the Legislative Assemblies of States (delimitation).
• Article 324 relates to the Election Commission’s powers, and Article 326 deals with elections based on adult suffrage but not delimitation.
• Articles 1, 246, 280, 300A are unrelated to delimitation.IncorrectAnswer: B. Article 82 and Article 170
Explanation:
• Article 82 provides for the readjustment of seats in the Lok Sabha after each Census (delimitation).
• Article 170 provides for the readjustment of seats in the Legislative Assemblies of States (delimitation).
• Article 324 relates to the Election Commission’s powers, and Article 326 deals with elections based on adult suffrage but not delimitation.
• Articles 1, 246, 280, 300A are unrelated to delimitation. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), consider the following statements:
1. BESS helps in managing the intermittency of renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
2. BESS contributes to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
3. BESS deployment is restricted only to grid-scale utility applications.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: BESS helps manage intermittency of renewables.
• Statement 2 is correct: BESS allows greater renewable integration, reducing GHG emissions.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: BESS is used both in grid-scale and decentralized applications (e.g., microgrids).IncorrectAnswer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: BESS helps manage intermittency of renewables.
• Statement 2 is correct: BESS allows greater renewable integration, reducing GHG emissions.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: BESS is used both in grid-scale and decentralized applications (e.g., microgrids). - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
In the context of sustainability in India’s textile industry, what does product circularity focus on?
1. Increasing product lifespan and reusability
2. Designing textiles for recyclability and biodegradability
3. Replacing all cotton production with synthetic fabricsCorrectAnswer: B. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Product circularity aims to extend product life (reuse) and ensure recyclability/biodegradability.
• Replacing cotton with synthetic fabrics is neither sustainable nor a focus of circularity.IncorrectAnswer: B. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Product circularity aims to extend product life (reuse) and ensure recyclability/biodegradability.
• Replacing cotton with synthetic fabrics is neither sustainable nor a focus of circularity. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following factors have significantly contributed to the worsening of India’s environmental crisis in the last decade?
1. Reliance on fossil fuels for electricity and transport
2. Monoculture and overuse of chemical inputs in agriculture
3. Strict enforcement of environmental regulations
4. Inadequate waste management and unplanned urbanisationCorrectAnswer: C. Only Three
Explanation:
• Factors 1, 2, and 4 have contributed to environmental deterioration.
• Factor 3 (Strict enforcement of environmental regulations) would help mitigate the crisis, not worsen it.IncorrectAnswer: C. Only Three
Explanation:
• Factors 1, 2, and 4 have contributed to environmental deterioration.
• Factor 3 (Strict enforcement of environmental regulations) would help mitigate the crisis, not worsen it. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the upcoming National Policy on Senior Citizens in India:
1. The policy aims to address challenges arising from the projected increase of senior citizens to 20% by 2047.
2. It includes measures to institutionalise NGOs and senior citizen associations for implementation and feedback.
3. The policy focuses only on economic benefits and excludes social aspects like elder abuse and digital inclusion.
4. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana provides free assisted living devices to senior citizens.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B) Only 1, 2 and 4
Explanation:
• Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct as per the policy details.
• Statement 3 is incorrect; the policy includes social issues such as elder abuse redressal and digital inclusion.IncorrectAnswer: B) Only 1, 2 and 4
Explanation:
• Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct as per the policy details.
• Statement 3 is incorrect; the policy includes social issues such as elder abuse redressal and digital inclusion.
