Current Affairs Quiz 07 May 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 07 May 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Bilateral Trade Agreements:
1. Bilateral trade agreements always result in zero tariffs for 100% of goods traded.
2. They can influence the geopolitical and strategic relations between the two nations.
Which of the statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B. 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect because not all bilateral trade agreements lead to zero tariffs on all goods. For instance, the India–UK deal exempts certain exports.
• Statement 2 is correct because bilateral trade agreements often carry strategic and geopolitical significance, influencing broader diplomatic and economic relations.IncorrectAnswer: B. 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect because not all bilateral trade agreements lead to zero tariffs on all goods. For instance, the India–UK deal exempts certain exports.
• Statement 2 is correct because bilateral trade agreements often carry strategic and geopolitical significance, influencing broader diplomatic and economic relations. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
India’s GNI per capita increased more than four-fold since 1990. In the context of Human Development Index (HDI), what does GNI primarily reflect?
CorrectAnswer: C. Average income adjusted for prices
Explanation:
• GNI per capita (PPP) in HDI reflects average income of a country’s citizens adjusted for cost of living and price differences between countries, not public spending, firm output, or sectorial job creation.IncorrectAnswer: C. Average income adjusted for prices
Explanation:
• GNI per capita (PPP) in HDI reflects average income of a country’s citizens adjusted for cost of living and price differences between countries, not public spending, firm output, or sectorial job creation. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following is the primary objective of India’s Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP)?
1. Reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector.
2. Minimize India’s dependence on crude oil imports.
3. Increase retail sugar availability in domestic markets.CorrectAnswer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• The primary objective of the EBP is to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security by minimizing India’s dependence on crude oil imports.
• It does not aim to increase sugar availability; in fact, sugar is diverted to ethanol production, not retail markets.IncorrectAnswer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• The primary objective of the EBP is to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security by minimizing India’s dependence on crude oil imports.
• It does not aim to increase sugar availability; in fact, sugar is diverted to ethanol production, not retail markets. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000, the term “safe harbour” refers to:
1. Protection given to users for free expression online.
2. Immunity to intermediary platforms for third-party content, if due diligence is followed.
3. Protection to media houses from defamation suits.
Choose the correct answer from below:CorrectAnswer: B. Immunity to intermediary platforms for third-party content, if due diligence is followed.
Explanation:
• Section 79 of the IT Act provides immunity to intermediary platforms (like social media and online content platforms) from liability for user-generated content, if they follow due diligence guidelines.
• This ensures that platforms are not held responsible for every post made by users, unless they fail to comply with these standards.IncorrectAnswer: B. Immunity to intermediary platforms for third-party content, if due diligence is followed.
Explanation:
• Section 79 of the IT Act provides immunity to intermediary platforms (like social media and online content platforms) from liability for user-generated content, if they follow due diligence guidelines.
• This ensures that platforms are not held responsible for every post made by users, unless they fail to comply with these standards. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The geofencing requirement in satellite terminal regulations is primarily intended to:
CorrectAnswer: C. Block satellite signals outside India and sensitive border regions
Explanation:
• Geofencing is a security measure that ensures satellite terminals purchased in India do not operate outside India, particularly in sensitive areas like border regions. This is aimed at preventing unauthorized access to sensitive communications and ensuring that the satellite signals do not spill over into critical national security zones.IncorrectAnswer: C. Block satellite signals outside India and sensitive border regions
Explanation:
• Geofencing is a security measure that ensures satellite terminals purchased in India do not operate outside India, particularly in sensitive areas like border regions. This is aimed at preventing unauthorized access to sensitive communications and ensuring that the satellite signals do not spill over into critical national security zones.
