Current Affairs Quiz 11 June 2025

Consider the following statements regarding India’s demographic trends as per the UNFPA’s State of the World Population 2025 report:
1. India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped below the replacement level.
2. India’s population is projected to peak at around 170 crore by 2065.
3. The 2021 Census has been successfully completed and used in the UNFPA estimates.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, consider the following statements:
1. The financial responsibility under the RTE Act lies solely with the Union Government.
2. Section 7 of the Act provides for shared responsibility between Centre and State Governments.
3. RTE reimbursements are contingent on a State’s compliance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Edward Soja’s concept of “Thirdspace”, consider the following statements:
1. Thirdspace refers to the physically built environment such as roads and buildings.
2. It emphasizes the lived experiences and resistance of marginalized communities.
3. It is solely concerned with urban spaces and has no relevance to rural contexts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The Financial Sector Assessment Programme (FSAP), whose recommendations were considered by FSDC, is jointly conducted by:

With reference to green Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) in the mining sector, consider the following statements:
1. Green HEMMs include vehicles powered by electricity, hybrid systems, or hydrogen.
2. High operational costs are the primary barrier to their adoption in India.
3. Adoption of green HEMMs is critical for aligning mining activities with India’s net-zero targets.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?