Current Affairs Quiz 24 June 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 24 June 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Identify the country that is not a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC):
1. Nepal
2. Maldives
3. Myanmar
4. Bangladesh
5. Afghanistan
6. PakistanSelect the correct option:
CorrectAnswer: b) 3 only
Explanation:
● All listed countries except Myanmar are members of SAARC.
● SAARC Members (8): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
● Myanmar is not a SAARC member; it belongs to ASEAN.IncorrectAnswer: b) 3 only
Explanation:
● All listed countries except Myanmar are members of SAARC.
● SAARC Members (8): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
● Myanmar is not a SAARC member; it belongs to ASEAN. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the recent trends in Maoist casualties in India, consider the following statements:
1.In 2024, women constituted less than one-fourth of the total Maoist casualties.
2.The Maoists have increasingly used women as foot soldiers and human shields, while leadership roles remain male-dominated.
3.The Ministry of Home Affairs has set a target to eliminate Maoism by March 2026.
4.Maoists promote women to leadership roles to align with their anti-patriarchy ideology.
Which of the above statements are correct?
CorrectAnswer: (b) 2 and 3
Explanation:
● Statement 1 is incorrect because over one-third of Maoists killed in recent operations are women, as per the article.● Statement 2 is correct, as the article mentions women being used as foot soldiers and human shields with male-dominated leadership.
● Statement 3 is correct, as the Ministry of Home Affairs aims to end Maoism by March 2026.
● Statement 4 is incorrect, as the article highlights that Maoists rarely promote women to leadership roles despite their anti-patriarchy rhetoric.
IncorrectAnswer: (b) 2 and 3
Explanation:
● Statement 1 is incorrect because over one-third of Maoists killed in recent operations are women, as per the article.● Statement 2 is correct, as the article mentions women being used as foot soldiers and human shields with male-dominated leadership.
● Statement 3 is correct, as the Ministry of Home Affairs aims to end Maoism by March 2026.
● Statement 4 is incorrect, as the article highlights that Maoists rarely promote women to leadership roles despite their anti-patriarchy rhetoric.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Who is the author of the famous novel Anandamath, which contains the song “Vande Mataram”?
CorrectAnswer: b) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Explanation:
Anandamath was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1882. It is a nationalist novel set during the Sannyasi Rebellion and contains the iconic song “Vande Mataram”, which later became a rallying cry for Indian independence.IncorrectAnswer: b) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Explanation:
Anandamath was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1882. It is a nationalist novel set during the Sannyasi Rebellion and contains the iconic song “Vande Mataram”, which later became a rallying cry for Indian independence. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following:
Assertion (A): Inflation targeting through monetary policy is less effective when inflation is driven by supply-side factors.Reason (R): The decline in India’s inflation in May 2025 was primarily due to strong agricultural growth reducing food inflation.
Which of the following is correct?
CorrectAnswer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Assertion (A) is true: The article notes that inflation targeting via demand suppression is ineffective for supply-side-driven inflation.Reason (R) is true: Inflation fell due to agricultural growth reducing food inflation from ~11% in October 2024 to <1% in May 2025.R explains A because the supply-side factor (agricultural growth) exemplifies why monetary policy was not the primary driver.IncorrectAnswer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Assertion (A) is true: The article notes that inflation targeting via demand suppression is ineffective for supply-side-driven inflation.Reason (R) is true: Inflation fell due to agricultural growth reducing food inflation from ~11% in October 2024 to <1% in May 2025.R explains A because the supply-side factor (agricultural growth) exemplifies why monetary policy was not the primary driver. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the Governor under Article 200 of the Indian Constitution:
1. Under Article 200, the Governor can reserve a Bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President.
2. The Governor cannot reserve the Bill for the President’s consideration if the Bill is returned for reconsideration and passed again by the Legislature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: a) 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Article 200 empowers the Governor to reserve a Bill for the President’s consideration, especially if it conflicts with central laws or affects national interest.Statement 2 is incorrect: The Governor can still reserve the Bill for the President even if it has been reconsidered and passed again by the State Legislature. There is no constitutional bar preventing this.
IncorrectAnswer: a) 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Article 200 empowers the Governor to reserve a Bill for the President’s consideration, especially if it conflicts with central laws or affects national interest.Statement 2 is incorrect: The Governor can still reserve the Bill for the President even if it has been reconsidered and passed again by the State Legislature. There is no constitutional bar preventing this.
