Current Affairs Quiz 17 July 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 17 July 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Fund 100% organic farming nationwide
Explanation:
PMDDKY aims to support farmers through improved irrigation, post-harvest infrastructure, credit facilitation, and sustainable agriculture. However, 100% organic farming nationwide is not its stated goal. The scheme promotes balanced and integrated approaches, not complete organic conversion.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Fund 100% organic farming nationwide
Explanation:
PMDDKY aims to support farmers through improved irrigation, post-harvest infrastructure, credit facilitation, and sustainable agriculture. However, 100% organic farming nationwide is not its stated goal. The scheme promotes balanced and integrated approaches, not complete organic conversion. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Assertion (A): India’s clean energy capacity has surpassed thermal power capacity as of mid-2025.
Reason (R): Energy storage infrastructure in India is well-developed.CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) A is true, R is false
Explanation:
India’s clean energy (solar, wind, hydro, nuclear) has indeed surpassed thermal capacity by mid-2025. However, energy storage (like battery or pumped hydro storage) is still in the nascent stage and remains a major bottleneck. Hence, R is false.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) A is true, R is false
Explanation:
India’s clean energy (solar, wind, hydro, nuclear) has indeed surpassed thermal capacity by mid-2025. However, energy storage (like battery or pumped hydro storage) is still in the nascent stage and remains a major bottleneck. Hence, R is false. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about recent environmental findings in India:
1. Ozone pollution is highest during the winter season.
2. Ground-level ozone is not directly emitted but formed by reactions involving NOx and VOCs.
3. High ozone levels have been linked with severe health issues in cities.
4. Ozone formation is aided by strong sunlight and high temperatures.
How many statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Three
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect – Ozone pollution peaks in summer due to photochemical activity, not winter.
• Statements 2, 3, and 4: Correct –
◦ Ozone forms via photochemical reactions involving NOx and VOCs,
◦ Causes respiratory and cardiac problems,
◦ Needs strong sunlight and high temps for formation.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Three
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect – Ozone pollution peaks in summer due to photochemical activity, not winter.
• Statements 2, 3, and 4: Correct –
◦ Ozone forms via photochemical reactions involving NOx and VOCs,
◦ Causes respiratory and cardiac problems,
◦ Needs strong sunlight and high temps for formation. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Statement 1: DGTR investigates anti-dumping complaints in India.
Statement 2: Anti-dumping duties are meant to protect domestic industry from low-cost imports.
Options:CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Both are true
Explanation:
• The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) handles anti-dumping investigations.
• Anti-dumping duties are WTO-consistent trade remedies to prevent injury to domestic industry due to unfair pricing by foreign exporters.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Both are true
Explanation:
• The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) handles anti-dumping investigations.
• Anti-dumping duties are WTO-consistent trade remedies to prevent injury to domestic industry due to unfair pricing by foreign exporters. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) in the context of renewable energy:
1. CUF refers to the ratio of actual energy generated by a power plant to the maximum possible energy it could have generated at full capacity during a given time.
2. CUF is generally higher for solar power plants than for wind power plants in India.
3. A higher CUF indicates better efficiency and performance of a power generation unit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct – This is the standard definition of CUF.
• Statement 2: Incorrect – Wind often has a higher CUF than solar in India.
• Statement 3: Correct – Higher CUF = greater efficiency.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct – This is the standard definition of CUF.
• Statement 2: Incorrect – Wind often has a higher CUF than solar in India.
• Statement 3: Correct – Higher CUF = greater efficiency.
