Current Affairs Quiz 17 May 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 17 May 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Article 201 of the Indian Constitution:
1. It provides a timeline of three months for the President to act on State Bills reserved by the Governor.
2. It empowers the President to assent, withhold assent, or direct the Governor to return the Bill to the State Legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
• Article 201 does not prescribe any timeline for Presidential action.
• The three-month timeline was recommended in executive guidelines (MHA 2016 OMs), not mentioned in the Constitution.
• The Article allows the President to assent, withhold assent, or return the Bill for reconsideration.IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
• Article 201 does not prescribe any timeline for Presidential action.
• The three-month timeline was recommended in executive guidelines (MHA 2016 OMs), not mentioned in the Constitution.
• The Article allows the President to assent, withhold assent, or return the Bill for reconsideration. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Rajon ki Baoli:
1. It was constructed during the Mughal era.
2. It is located in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, New Delhi.
3. It served both utilitarian and social functions in the past.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
• Rajon ki Baoli was built during the Lodhi period (16th century), not the Mughal era.
• It is located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi.
• Like other stepwells, it had practical utility for water storage and also acted as a social space.IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
• Rajon ki Baoli was built during the Lodhi period (16th century), not the Mughal era.
• It is located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi.
• Like other stepwells, it had practical utility for water storage and also acted as a social space. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Supreme Court in its recent ruling on environmental clearances emphasized which of the following constitutional duties?
1. Article 48A – Protection and improvement of the environment
2. Article 51A(g) – Fundamental duty of citizens to protect the environment
3. Article 21 – Right to life and personal libertyCorrectAnswer: D
Explanation:
• The Court highlighted Article 48A (Directive Principle), Article 51A(g) (Fundamental Duty), and reaffirmed that Article 21 includes the right to a clean and healthy environment.IncorrectAnswer: D
Explanation:
• The Court highlighted Article 48A (Directive Principle), Article 51A(g) (Fundamental Duty), and reaffirmed that Article 21 includes the right to a clean and healthy environment. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the Economic Capital Framework (ECF) of the RBI, consider the following statements:
1. It governs how much economic capital the RBI must hold as a buffer against financial contingencies.
2. The Bimal Jalan Committee recommended a Contingency Risk Buffer (CRB) of 20–30% of RBI’s balance sheet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The ECF determines how much capital the RBI should retain to manage financial risks.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Bimal Jalan Committee recommended a CRB of 5.5–6.5%, not 20–30%.IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The ECF determines how much capital the RBI should retain to manage financial risks.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Bimal Jalan Committee recommended a CRB of 5.5–6.5%, not 20–30%. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following policy actions is most advisable for India in response to the downgraded global and national growth outlook?
CorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
• In the face of a global slowdown, the prudent approach is to boost domestic investment, maintain fiscal discipline, and stabilize macroeconomic conditions rather than adopting short-sighted or risky measures.IncorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
• In the face of a global slowdown, the prudent approach is to boost domestic investment, maintain fiscal discipline, and stabilize macroeconomic conditions rather than adopting short-sighted or risky measures.
