Current Affairs Quiz 10 May 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 10 May 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Border Security Force (BSF) in India:
1. The BSF is primarily responsible for guarding India’s international borders during peacetime and preventing trans-border crimes.
2. BSF personnel are only deployed along the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders.
3. The BSF operates under the Ministry of Defence and provides assistance during internal security operations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A. 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The BSF is responsible for guarding India’s international borders, particularly in peacetime, and preventing activities like infiltration, smuggling, and cross-border terrorism.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: While the BSF is primarily deployed along the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders, it also has a presence along India’s other borders with Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The BSF operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for border guarding, but it can also be called upon to assist in internal security operations during times of unrest or emergency.IncorrectAnswer: A. 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The BSF is responsible for guarding India’s international borders, particularly in peacetime, and preventing activities like infiltration, smuggling, and cross-border terrorism.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: While the BSF is primarily deployed along the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders, it also has a presence along India’s other borders with Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The BSF operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for border guarding, but it can also be called upon to assist in internal security operations during times of unrest or emergency. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s view on judicial orders and media content:
1. Courts are constitutionally empowered to issue routine takedown orders to media platforms in cases of defamation.
2. Freedom of speech and constructive criticism of the judiciary are vital elements in a liberal democracy.
3. Courts may only restrict press freedom if the content poses a real and imminent threat to the administration of justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Courts cannot issue routine takedown orders; only under rare, defined constitutional exceptions.
• Statements 2 and 3 are correct: SC affirmed that constructive criticism is a democratic right, and restrictions must meet a high bar (real, imminent threat).IncorrectAnswer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Courts cannot issue routine takedown orders; only under rare, defined constitutional exceptions.
• Statements 2 and 3 are correct: SC affirmed that constructive criticism is a democratic right, and restrictions must meet a high bar (real, imminent threat). - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following is NOT a reasonable restriction on freedom of speech under Article 19(2)?
CorrectAnswer: C. Economic growth
Explanation:
• Article 19(2) allows restrictions on: sovereignty, public order, morality, contempt of court, defamation, incitement to offence, and foreign relations—not economic growth.IncorrectAnswer: C. Economic growth
Explanation:
• Article 19(2) allows restrictions on: sovereignty, public order, morality, contempt of court, defamation, incitement to offence, and foreign relations—not economic growth. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
“Contempt of Court” in the context of media is applicable when:
CorrectAnswer: C. The media scandalizes the court or prejudices a fair trial.
Explanation:
• Criminal contempt includes acts that scandalize or lower the authority of the court or interfere with judicial proceedings—especially in a way that prejudices trials.IncorrectAnswer: C. The media scandalizes the court or prejudices a fair trial.
Explanation:
• Criminal contempt includes acts that scandalize or lower the authority of the court or interfere with judicial proceedings—especially in a way that prejudices trials. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Organisation Role
CERT-In National nodal agency for cyber incident response
NCIIPC Protecting critical information infrastructure
DFS (Dept. of Financial Services) Oversees banking and financial institutions under Ministry of FinanceSelect the correct answer:
CorrectAnswer: D. All three
Explanation:
All three organizations play key roles in cybersecurity and financial infrastructure management—correctly matched.IncorrectAnswer: D. All three
Explanation:
All three organizations play key roles in cybersecurity and financial infrastructure management—correctly matched.
