Current Affairs Quiz 07 August 2025
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1. Question
With reference to international trade laws and recent developments, consider the following statements:
1. The U.S. can impose unilateral tariffs citing national security under WTO rules.
2. India’s oil imports from Russia have crossed 30% of its total crude imports post-February 2022.
3. India is a participant in the Western sanctions regime against Russia, including oil price caps.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: WTO rules under Article XXI (Security Exceptions) allow members to invoke national security to justify trade actions. The U.S. cited Executive Order 14066 in this case.
• Statement 2 is correct: India’s oil imports from Russia rose to over 30% post-Ukraine war.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: India is not a participant in the G7-led oil price cap or sanctions.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: WTO rules under Article XXI (Security Exceptions) allow members to invoke national security to justify trade actions. The U.S. cited Executive Order 14066 in this case.
• Statement 2 is correct: India’s oil imports from Russia rose to over 30% post-Ukraine war.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: India is not a participant in the G7-led oil price cap or sanctions. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In the context of recent electoral roll revisions in Bihar, which of the following factors most plausibly explain the gender disparity in deletions?
CorrectCorrect Answer: c) Lower female literacy affecting self-enumeration
Explanation:
• Option a is incorrect: Male-female mortality is nearly equal; not a strong explanatory factor.
• Option b is incorrect: Male inter-state migration is higher; this should lead to more male deletions.
• Option c is correct: Lower female literacy (~55% in Bihar) has led to errors or omissions in self-enumeration forms during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
• Option d is speculative without administrative evidence.IncorrectCorrect Answer: c) Lower female literacy affecting self-enumeration
Explanation:
• Option a is incorrect: Male-female mortality is nearly equal; not a strong explanatory factor.
• Option b is incorrect: Male inter-state migration is higher; this should lead to more male deletions.
• Option c is correct: Lower female literacy (~55% in Bihar) has led to errors or omissions in self-enumeration forms during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
• Option d is speculative without administrative evidence. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding biochar and its role in sustainable development:
1. Biochar can reduce the carbon footprint of cement and construction materials.
2. It is already recognized in India’s carbon market for tradable carbon credits.
3. Syngas and bio-oil, by-products of biochar, can generate electricity and substitute fossil fuels.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: b) Two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Biochar can be added to cement/concrete to make carbon-negative materials.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: India plans to recognize biochar in the 2026 carbon market, but it is not yet officially tradable.
• Statement 3 is correct: Syngas and bio-oil are energy-rich and can be used to produce electricity or industrial fuel.IncorrectCorrect Answer: b) Two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Biochar can be added to cement/concrete to make carbon-negative materials.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: India plans to recognize biochar in the 2026 carbon market, but it is not yet officially tradable.
• Statement 3 is correct: Syngas and bio-oil are energy-rich and can be used to produce electricity or industrial fuel. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are potential lessons for Indian democracy from Taiwan’s recent ‘recall vote’ experience?
1. Empowering civil society to check legislative overreach
2. Strengthening citizen-driven accountability mechanisms
3. Replacing anti-defection law with mid-term recall votes for MPs and MLAs
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Taiwan’s Bluebird movement and recall mechanism show civil society and constitutional safeguards in action.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: India’s anti-defection law addresses different concerns (party-switching); replacing it with recall could worsen political instability and polarisation.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Taiwan’s Bluebird movement and recall mechanism show civil society and constitutional safeguards in action.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: India’s anti-defection law addresses different concerns (party-switching); replacing it with recall could worsen political instability and polarisation. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Aadhaar Face Authentication, consider the following statements:
1. It is mandatory for all Aadhaar holders to enable facial recognition.
2. It can help overcome authentication failures due to worn-out fingerprints.
3. The SWIK Rules, 2025, allow both public and private entities to seek authentication approvals.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Aadhaar facial authentication is optional, not mandatory, especially after the Puttaswamy judgment.
• Statement 2 is correct: It is promoted for the elderly and manual workers with worn fingerprints.
• Statement 3 is correct: Under SWIK (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2025, both public and private organisations can apply via UIDAI for authentication-based governance proposals.IncorrectCorrect Answer: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Aadhaar facial authentication is optional, not mandatory, especially after the Puttaswamy judgment.
• Statement 2 is correct: It is promoted for the elderly and manual workers with worn fingerprints.
• Statement 3 is correct: Under SWIK (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2025, both public and private organisations can apply via UIDAI for authentication-based governance proposals.
