Current Affairs Quiz 22 August 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 22 August 2025 For USPC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to GST Council, consider the following:
1. It is a constitutional body under Article 279A.
2. The Union Government holds one-third of the total votes, while all States together hold two-thirds.
3. Its decisions are binding on the Centre and States.
Which of the above are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• GST Council was established under Article 279A of the Constitution → Statement 1 is correct.
• Voting: Centre = 1/3rd weight; all States together = 2/3rd → Statement 2 is correct.
• Decisions are recommendatory, not binding (as clarified by the Supreme Court in Mohit Minerals v. Union of India, 2022) → Statement 3 is incorrect.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• GST Council was established under Article 279A of the Constitution → Statement 1 is correct.
• Voting: Centre = 1/3rd weight; all States together = 2/3rd → Statement 2 is correct.
• Decisions are recommendatory, not binding (as clarified by the Supreme Court in Mohit Minerals v. Union of India, 2022) → Statement 3 is incorrect. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 was recently held at:
CorrectAnswer: (c) Dal Lake, Srinagar
Explanation:
• The Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 was held at Dal Lake, Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir).
• Aim: Promote water sports, tourism, and youth engagement in the region.IncorrectAnswer: (c) Dal Lake, Srinagar
Explanation:
• The Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 was held at Dal Lake, Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir).
• Aim: Promote water sports, tourism, and youth engagement in the region. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Assertion (A): Kerala’s digital literacy model is considered unique globally.
Reason (R): It was declared digitally literate only after measurable evaluation and inclusion of marginalised groups.CorrectAnswer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
• Kerala’s model is unique because it is universal, inclusive, and evaluation-based.
• Unlike symbolic declarations, Kerala conducted surveys, trained identified illiterate groups, and tested them.
• Hence, both A and R are true, and R explains A.IncorrectAnswer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
• Kerala’s model is unique because it is universal, inclusive, and evaluation-based.
• Unlike symbolic declarations, Kerala conducted surveys, trained identified illiterate groups, and tested them.
• Hence, both A and R are true, and R explains A. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following categories of practitioners often found in India’s unregulated cosmetology clinics:
1. Dentists (BDS/MDS) doing short aesthetic courses
2. AYUSH practitioners administering botox/fillers
3. MBBS doctors from unrelated specialties practising dermatology
4. Completely unqualified individuals with fake certificates
Which of the above are part of the problem?CorrectAnswer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
• All four categories contribute to unsafe and unregulated cosmetology practices in India:
◦ Dentists after short-term courses, AYUSH practitioners without allopathy rights, MBBS doctors without dermatology specialization, and totally unqualified individuals.
• This leads to botched procedures, exploitation, and health hazards.IncorrectAnswer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
• All four categories contribute to unsafe and unregulated cosmetology practices in India:
◦ Dentists after short-term courses, AYUSH practitioners without allopathy rights, MBBS doctors without dermatology specialization, and totally unqualified individuals.
• This leads to botched procedures, exploitation, and health hazards. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to afforestation and climate policy in India, consider the following:
1. National Afforestation Programme (NAP)
2. Green India Mission (GIM)
3. National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)
Which of the above include afforestation/forest cover expansion as a major component?CorrectAnswer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• NAP (2000s): Dedicated to afforestation and reforestation of degraded forests.
• Green India Mission (2014): Targets increased forest/tree cover and ecosystem services.
• NAPCC (2008): Has missions like GIM that directly address afforestation.
• Hence, all three are correct.IncorrectAnswer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• NAP (2000s): Dedicated to afforestation and reforestation of degraded forests.
• Green India Mission (2014): Targets increased forest/tree cover and ecosystem services.
• NAPCC (2008): Has missions like GIM that directly address afforestation.
• Hence, all three are correct.
