Current Affairs Quiz 24 July 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 24 July 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following about the Paika Rebellion of 1817:
1. It was primarily a tribal rebellion led by Kondh chiefs.
2. It began after the annexation of Odisha and loss of jagir rights.
3. Jayee Rajaguru led the rebellion in 1817 against the British.
Which of the above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: False – Led by Bakshi Jagabandhu, joined by Kondh tribals, but not tribal-led.
• Statement 2: True – Triggered by loss of jagirs and annexation.
• Statement 3: False – Jayee Rajaguru was executed in 1806, not involved in 1817 revolt.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: False – Led by Bakshi Jagabandhu, joined by Kondh tribals, but not tribal-led.
• Statement 2: True – Triggered by loss of jagirs and annexation.
• Statement 3: False – Jayee Rajaguru was executed in 1806, not involved in 1817 revolt. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Assertion (A): Informal sector workers process over 70% of India’s recycled plastic.
Reason (R): They are the primary enforcers of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under law.CorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• A is true – Informal workers dominate recycling.
• R is false – EPR obligations lie with producers, not waste-pickers.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• A is true – Informal workers dominate recycling.
• R is false – EPR obligations lie with producers, not waste-pickers. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following are features of the NAMASTE scheme (2024) mentioned in the plastic waste article?
1. Health insurance coverage for sanitation workers
2. Integration of informal waste-pickers into municipal contracts
3. Digital literacy and Aadhaar-linked direct benefitsCorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• NAMASTE includes health insurance (Ayushman Bharat) and formal integration into systems.
• While low digital literacy is a barrier, digital literacy promotion is not a defined NAMASTE feature.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• NAMASTE includes health insurance (Ayushman Bharat) and formal integration into systems.
• While low digital literacy is a barrier, digital literacy promotion is not a defined NAMASTE feature. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
What does the “high crime–low justice” paradox in Odisha highlight?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Odisha faces rising crime but falling chargesheeting and low conviction, creating public distrust.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Odisha faces rising crime but falling chargesheeting and low conviction, creating public distrust. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following findings from the Danish study on Vitamin D and mental health:
1. Low neonatal vitamin D levels are associated with higher risk of ADHD and schizophrenia.
2. Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) and Mendelian randomisation were used to test causal relationships.
3. India has the lowest global prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency among neonates.
How many statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: True – Clear association found in the Danish study.
• Statement 2: True – PRS and MR used to strengthen causal inference.
• Statement 3: False – India has extremely high neonatal deficiency, not the lowest.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: True – Clear association found in the Danish study.
• Statement 2: True – PRS and MR used to strengthen causal inference.
• Statement 3: False – India has extremely high neonatal deficiency, not the lowest.
