Current Affairs Quiz 21 July 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 21 July 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following factors contribute to increasing human-wildlife conflict in Chandrapur?
1. Shrinking wildlife habitats due to mining and roads
2. Cultural hostility towards tigers
3. Depletion of prey base inside forests
4. Optimal tiger density being maintained in reserves
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct – mining and roads shrink habitats.
• Statement 2 is incorrect – Chandrapur shows cultural tolerance, not hostility.
• Statement 3 is correct – prey depletion forces tigers to seek humans/cattle.
• Statement 4 is incorrect – reserves like Tadoba exceed optimal densityIncorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct – mining and roads shrink habitats.
• Statement 2 is incorrect – Chandrapur shows cultural tolerance, not hostility.
• Statement 3 is correct – prey depletion forces tigers to seek humans/cattle.
• Statement 4 is incorrect – reserves like Tadoba exceed optimal density - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Statement-I: The EU age verification plan will be interoperable across member states and built using open-source standards.
Statement-II: This ensures digital uniformity and scalability across the European Union.CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Both statements are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation of Statement-I
Explanation: Interoperability and open-source design promote scalability and EU-wide uniformity.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Both statements are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation of Statement-I
Explanation: Interoperability and open-source design promote scalability and EU-wide uniformity. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the psychological impact of screen addiction on children:
1. Emotional dysregulation is often observed when screen time is restricted.
2. Excessive screen use among adolescents is linked to poor impulse control.
3. Hallucinations have been reported in some extreme cases of screen addiction.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All three are explicitly mentioned as psychological consequences of digital addiction in children.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All three are explicitly mentioned as psychological consequences of digital addiction in children. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding India’s policy on Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems in coal plants:
1. As of 2024, over three-fourths of India’s coal-based thermal power plants have been exempted from installing FGD systems.
2. FGD systems control Sulphur Dioxide emissions, which otherwise contribute to PM2.5 pollution affecting public health.
3. The Centre exempted all Category A, B, and C plants from FGD compliance based on WHO air quality norms.
How many statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: 78% of coal plants (majorly Category C) have been exempted from installing FGDs.
• Statement 2 is correct: FGDs help control SO₂, which forms PM2.5 particles linked to health issues like asthma and heart disease.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Only Category C plants were exempted. Categories A and B still need to comply. Also, exemptions were based on IIT and NEERI studies, not WHO norms.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: 78% of coal plants (majorly Category C) have been exempted from installing FGDs.
• Statement 2 is correct: FGDs help control SO₂, which forms PM2.5 particles linked to health issues like asthma and heart disease.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Only Category C plants were exempted. Categories A and B still need to comply. Also, exemptions were based on IIT and NEERI studies, not WHO norms. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding alien plant species in tropical ecosystems:
1. Alien plant invasions have led to higher frequency and intensity of wildfires, particularly in savannas and open forests.
2. As per recent studies, more than 50% of India’s natural ecosystems have been affected by alien plant species.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The study highlights that alien species like Brachiaria decumbens and Prosopis juliflora alter fire regimes and contribute to increased wildfire risk, especially in savannas and open forests.
• Statement 2: Correct. Around 66% (i.e., more than 50%) of India’s natural systems (~750,000 km²) are already affected by alien plant invasions.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The study highlights that alien species like Brachiaria decumbens and Prosopis juliflora alter fire regimes and contribute to increased wildfire risk, especially in savannas and open forests.
• Statement 2: Correct. Around 66% (i.e., more than 50%) of India’s natural systems (~750,000 km²) are already affected by alien plant invasions.
