Current Affairs Quiz 11 August 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 11 August 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to Fast-Track Special Courts (FTSCs) in India, consider the following statements:
1. FTSCs were launched as a statutory body under the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018.
2. The Supreme Court has mandated setting up exclusive POCSO courts in any district having over 100 pending POCSO cases.
3. FTSCs are exclusively funded by the Central Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect — The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 provides the legal mandate for stricter provisions and faster timelines, but FTSCs were launched as a scheme (August 2019), not as a statutory body.
• Statement 2: Correct — The SC (July 2019) directed that any district with over 100 pending POCSO cases must set up an exclusive POCSO court.
• Statement 3: Incorrect — FTSCs are centrally sponsored, meaning both Centre and States share funding responsibilities.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect — The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 provides the legal mandate for stricter provisions and faster timelines, but FTSCs were launched as a scheme (August 2019), not as a statutory body.
• Statement 2: Correct — The SC (July 2019) directed that any district with over 100 pending POCSO cases must set up an exclusive POCSO court.
• Statement 3: Incorrect — FTSCs are centrally sponsored, meaning both Centre and States share funding responsibilities. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the 2025 Rules on Chemically Contaminated Sites, consider the following statements:
1. They have been notified under the Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
2. District administrations are mandated to prepare half-yearly reports on suspected contaminated sites.
3. Radioactive waste contamination falls within the ambit of these rules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• 1: Incorrect — The rules are notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, not under the 2016 waste rules (though those rules provide the list of 189 hazardous chemicals used for assessment).
• 2: Correct — District administrations must prepare half-yearly reports on suspected contaminated sites.
• 3: Incorrect — Radioactive waste contamination is excluded and governed by the Atomic Energy Act, 1962.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• 1: Incorrect — The rules are notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, not under the 2016 waste rules (though those rules provide the list of 189 hazardous chemicals used for assessment).
• 2: Correct — District administrations must prepare half-yearly reports on suspected contaminated sites.
• 3: Incorrect — Radioactive waste contamination is excluded and governed by the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica):
1. It is listed as Critically Endangered under the IUCN Red List.
2. Its only wild population is found in India.
3. It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect — Asiatic Lion is listed as Endangered under IUCN, not Critically Endangered.
• Statement 2: Correct — Only wild population is in Gujarat (Gir and surrounding areas).
• Statement 3: Correct — Listed under Schedule I of WPA, 1972.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect — Asiatic Lion is listed as Endangered under IUCN, not Critically Endangered.
• Statement 2: Correct — Only wild population is in Gujarat (Gir and surrounding areas).
• Statement 3: Correct — Listed under Schedule I of WPA, 1972. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following items are included in “Annex Y” of the draft treaty?
1. Microbead-containing cosmetics
2. Balloon sticks
3. Polythene-based irrigation pipes
4. Plastic straws
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Annex Y lists products for proposed global phase-out: single-use bags, straws, cutlery, balloon sticks, microbead cosmetics. Irrigation pipes are not part of Annex Y.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Annex Y lists products for proposed global phase-out: single-use bags, straws, cutlery, balloon sticks, microbead cosmetics. Irrigation pipes are not part of Annex Y. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The IMEC initiative was announced during which international summit?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation: Announced at the G20 Summit in New Delhi (September 2023) as a major connectivity project linking India, Middle East, and Europe.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation: Announced at the G20 Summit in New Delhi (September 2023) as a major connectivity project linking India, Middle East, and Europe.
