Current Affairs Quiz 27 February 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 27 February 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
According to the recent RBI survey on farmers’ payment methods and market participation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The share of farmers relying on cash transactions for selling their produce has declined post-pandemic but remains above 70%.
2. Digital payment adoption among traders has grown at a faster rate than among farmers between 2019 and 2024.
3. More than half of the farmers now use digital sources such as apps and websites for price discovery.CorrectAnswer:
(a) 1 and 2 onlyExplanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The percentage of farmers using cash transactions decreased from 88% in 2019 to 72% in 2024, but it still remains dominant.
• Statement 2 is correct: Digital payment usage among traders increased from 8% in 2019 to 31% in 2024, which is a higher growth rate than among farmers (from 8% to 18%).
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Digital sources for price discovery remain underutilized, with only 10% of farmers using apps/websites for price information in 2024.IncorrectAnswer:
(a) 1 and 2 onlyExplanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The percentage of farmers using cash transactions decreased from 88% in 2019 to 72% in 2024, but it still remains dominant.
• Statement 2 is correct: Digital payment usage among traders increased from 8% in 2019 to 31% in 2024, which is a higher growth rate than among farmers (from 8% to 18%).
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Digital sources for price discovery remain underutilized, with only 10% of farmers using apps/websites for price information in 2024. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following is a key concern of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) regarding the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023?
1. The Act mandates legal guardian consent for PwDs’ data processing, equating them with children.
2. It clearly differentiates between full and limited guardianship under Indian laws.
3. The Act’s provisions contradict the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
4. The draft Rules ensure that digital platforms do not collect unnecessary disability-related data.CorrectAnswer:
(a) 1 and 3 onlyExplanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Section 9(1) of the DPDP Act, 2023 mandates guardian consent for processing PwDs’ data, treating them like children and undermining their autonomy.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Act fails to differentiate between full guardianship (as per the National Trust Act, 1999) and limited guardianship (as per the RPWD Act, 2016).
• Statement 3 is correct: The Act assumes that PwDs with guardians cannot make independent decisions, violating the UNCRPD principles, which India has ratified.
• Statement 4 is incorrect: The draft Rules may require platforms to ask whether a user has a disability and whether they have a guardian, potentially recording disability status unnecessarily.IncorrectAnswer:
(a) 1 and 3 onlyExplanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Section 9(1) of the DPDP Act, 2023 mandates guardian consent for processing PwDs’ data, treating them like children and undermining their autonomy.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Act fails to differentiate between full guardianship (as per the National Trust Act, 1999) and limited guardianship (as per the RPWD Act, 2016).
• Statement 3 is correct: The Act assumes that PwDs with guardians cannot make independent decisions, violating the UNCRPD principles, which India has ratified.
• Statement 4 is incorrect: The draft Rules may require platforms to ask whether a user has a disability and whether they have a guardian, potentially recording disability status unnecessarily. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the ongoing EU-India talks:
1. The U.S. has recently supported an EU-backed UN resolution calling for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine.
2. The EU-India Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) negotiations remain unresolved due to tariff and non-tariff barriers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer:
(b) 2 onlyExplanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The U.S. opposed an EU-backed UN resolution calling for Russian troop withdrawal.
• Statement 2 is correct: The BTIA negotiations remain unresolved due to tariff and non-tariff barriers, including issues related to cars, wine, spirits, and regulatory measures.IncorrectAnswer:
(b) 2 onlyExplanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The U.S. opposed an EU-backed UN resolution calling for Russian troop withdrawal.
• Statement 2 is correct: The BTIA negotiations remain unresolved due to tariff and non-tariff barriers, including issues related to cars, wine, spirits, and regulatory measures. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
A Member of Parliament (MP) can be disqualified under which of the following conditions?
1. If sentenced to imprisonment for more than 2 years
2. If found guilty of defection under the Tenth Schedule
3. As prescribed under the Representation of the People Act, 1951
4. If they lose Indian citizenshipCorrectAnswer: (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
An MP can be disqualified under the following conditions:
1. Criminal Conviction (RPA, 1951) – If sentenced to imprisonment for 2 years or more, they are disqualified during imprisonment and for 6 years after release.
2. Defection (Tenth Schedule) – If an MP leaves their party, votes against party directions, or joins another party as an independent, they can be disqualified.
3. As per the Representation of the People Act, 1951 – Disqualification can occur for corrupt practices, election fraud, holding an office of profit, or not declaring election expenses.
4. Loss of Indian Citizenship (Article 102) – If an MP acquires foreign citizenship or renounces Indian citizenship, they lose their seat.Thus, all four conditions are valid for disqualification.
IncorrectAnswer: (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
An MP can be disqualified under the following conditions:
1. Criminal Conviction (RPA, 1951) – If sentenced to imprisonment for 2 years or more, they are disqualified during imprisonment and for 6 years after release.
2. Defection (Tenth Schedule) – If an MP leaves their party, votes against party directions, or joins another party as an independent, they can be disqualified.
3. As per the Representation of the People Act, 1951 – Disqualification can occur for corrupt practices, election fraud, holding an office of profit, or not declaring election expenses.
4. Loss of Indian Citizenship (Article 102) – If an MP acquires foreign citizenship or renounces Indian citizenship, they lose their seat.Thus, all four conditions are valid for disqualification.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), recently in the news, is related to:
CorrectAnswer:
(a) A trade mechanism to impose tariffs on carbon-intensive imports into the European Union (EU)Explanation:
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a policy initiative by the European Union (EU) designed to address carbon leakage and promote cleaner industrial production globally. Carbon leakage occurs when companies relocate production to countries with less stringent climate policies, leading to no reduction in global emissions.IncorrectAnswer:
(a) A trade mechanism to impose tariffs on carbon-intensive imports into the European Union (EU)Explanation:
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a policy initiative by the European Union (EU) designed to address carbon leakage and promote cleaner industrial production globally. Carbon leakage occurs when companies relocate production to countries with less stringent climate policies, leading to no reduction in global emissions.
