Current Affairs Quiz 09 August 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 09 August 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to the recent measures to enhance road quality and contractor accountability in India, consider the following statements:
1. The defect liability period for road contractors has been extended to 25 years.
2. Pre-cast drains have been made mandatory to reduce waterlogging damage.
3. Penalties for subpar work can include seizure of performance guarantees and blacklisting.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect – The defect liability period has been extended from 5 to 10 years, not 25.
• Statement 2: Correct – Pre-cast drains are now mandatory to reduce waterlogging.
• Statement 3: Correct – Penalties include seizure of bank/performance guarantees, blacklisting, and investigations.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect – The defect liability period has been extended from 5 to 10 years, not 25.
• Statement 2: Correct – Pre-cast drains are now mandatory to reduce waterlogging.
• Statement 3: Correct – Penalties include seizure of bank/performance guarantees, blacklisting, and investigations. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the West Bengal–Bangladesh border, consider the following statements:
1. Its total length exceeds 2,000 km.
2. Less than one-fourth of it is currently unfenced.
3. The terrain includes chars, rivers, and agricultural land.
4. The border’s geographical nature makes complete fencing difficult.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Only three
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct – Total length is 2,216 km.
• Statement 2: Correct – Unfenced ~450 km (~20%).
• Statement 3: Correct – Terrain includes chars, rivers, agricultural fields.
• Statement 4: Correct – This is true, but it overlaps with Statement 3’s reasoning; since all three factual ones are correct, answer is only three.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Only three
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct – Total length is 2,216 km.
• Statement 2: Correct – Unfenced ~450 km (~20%).
• Statement 3: Correct – Terrain includes chars, rivers, agricultural fields.
• Statement 4: Correct – This is true, but it overlaps with Statement 3’s reasoning; since all three factual ones are correct, answer is only three. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the current India–Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, consider the following statements:
1. It was formally established in 2010.
2. It covers cooperation in defence, energy, space, and multilateral forums like SCO and BRICS.
3. Post-Ukraine war, India has stopped importing Russian oil due to US sanctions pressure.
4. Modi has invited Putin to visit India in 2025.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Only three
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct – Partnership formalised in 2010.
• Statement 2: Correct – Includes defence, energy, space, SCO, BRICS, G20.
• Statement 3: Incorrect – India continues to import Russian oil.
• Statement 4: Correct – Invitation extended for 2025 visit.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Only three
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct – Partnership formalised in 2010.
• Statement 2: Correct – Includes defence, energy, space, SCO, BRICS, G20.
• Statement 3: Incorrect – India continues to import Russian oil.
• Statement 4: Correct – Invitation extended for 2025 visit. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In terms of Gandhian ethics, the doctor’s early morning treatment hours for daily-wage workers is closest to which concept?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Sarvodaya
Explanation:
• Sarvodaya in Gandhian ethics means “upliftment/welfare of all”, not just the privileged or a specific group. It’s about ensuring that every section of society — especially the poorest and most marginalised — benefits from any service or policy.
• The Two-Rupee Doctor deliberately scheduled early morning treatment hours so that daily-wage workers could get medical care without losing a day’s earnings. This is a direct action aimed at ensuring welfare and inclusion of the poorest, aligning with Sarvodaya.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Sarvodaya
Explanation:
• Sarvodaya in Gandhian ethics means “upliftment/welfare of all”, not just the privileged or a specific group. It’s about ensuring that every section of society — especially the poorest and most marginalised — benefits from any service or policy.
• The Two-Rupee Doctor deliberately scheduled early morning treatment hours so that daily-wage workers could get medical care without losing a day’s earnings. This is a direct action aimed at ensuring welfare and inclusion of the poorest, aligning with Sarvodaya. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
In the context of the Dharali incident, which of the following is/are potential triggers of flash floods in Himalayan regions?
1. Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)
2. Moraine dam breaches
3. Extreme rainfall events
4. Seismic activity directly releasing stored water
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectAnswer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
• All four can act as triggers — seismic activity can destabilise moraine dams or slopes, indirectly causing sudden water release.IncorrectAnswer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
• All four can act as triggers — seismic activity can destabilise moraine dams or slopes, indirectly causing sudden water release.
