Current Affairs Quiz 27 May 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 27 May 2025 F or UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following countries are members of BRICS?
1. Ethiopia
2. United Arab Emirates
3. Malaysia
4. Egypt
5. Iran
6. Vietnam
Choose the correct answer:CorrectAnswer: a) 1, 2, 4, and 5 only
Explanation:
As of January 2025, the following countries are BRICS+ members: Ethiopia, UAE, Egypt, and Iran (joined on January 1, 2024).
• Not members: Malaysia and Vietnam.
Current BRICS Members (10 Countries):
1. Brazil
2. Russia
3. India
4. China
5. South Africa
6. Egypt
7. Ethiopia
8. Iran
9. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
10. IndonesiaIncorrectAnswer: a) 1, 2, 4, and 5 only
Explanation:
As of January 2025, the following countries are BRICS+ members: Ethiopia, UAE, Egypt, and Iran (joined on January 1, 2024).
• Not members: Malaysia and Vietnam.
Current BRICS Members (10 Countries):
1. Brazil
2. Russia
3. India
4. China
5. South Africa
6. Egypt
7. Ethiopia
8. Iran
9. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
10. Indonesia - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which Article of the Indian Constitution is primarily related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
CorrectAnswer: b) Article 269A
Explanation:
• Article 269A deals with the levy and collection of GST on inter-State trade or commerce and distribution of revenue between the Union and States.
• It was inserted by the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016.
• Related Articles:
◦ Article 246A – Special power to make laws on GST
◦ Article 279A – Formation of the GST CouncilIncorrectAnswer: b) Article 269A
Explanation:
• Article 269A deals with the levy and collection of GST on inter-State trade or commerce and distribution of revenue between the Union and States.
• It was inserted by the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016.
• Related Articles:
◦ Article 246A – Special power to make laws on GST
◦ Article 279A – Formation of the GST Council - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding India’s startup ecosystem:
1. India is the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world after the United States and China.
2. The Startup India initiative was launched in 2016 to promote entrepreneurship and innovation.
3. DPIIT is the nodal agency responsible for startup recognition and policy support in India.
Which of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct – India is the 3rd largest startup ecosystem after the US and China.
• Statement 2: Correct – Startup India was launched on January 16, 2016.
• Statement 3: Correct – DPIIT under the Ministry of Commerce is the nodal body for startups.IncorrectAnswer: d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct – India is the 3rd largest startup ecosystem after the US and China.
• Statement 2: Correct – Startup India was launched on January 16, 2016.
• Statement 3: Correct – DPIIT under the Ministry of Commerce is the nodal body for startups. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The NITI Aayog Governing Council is which type of body?
CorrectAnswer: c) Executive body
Explanation:
The NITI Aayog Governing Council is an executive body.
• It is not created by the Constitution or by an Act of Parliament.
• It does not have adjudicatory powers like quasi-judicial bodies.IncorrectAnswer: c) Executive body
Explanation:
The NITI Aayog Governing Council is an executive body.
• It is not created by the Constitution or by an Act of Parliament.
• It does not have adjudicatory powers like quasi-judicial bodies. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
In the Indian Constitution, matters related to ‘State management’ primarily fall under which list?
CorrectAnswer: b) State List
Explanation:
• Subjects like police, public order, public health, and local government fall under the State List (List II) in the Seventh Schedule.
• State legislatures have exclusive powers to legislate on these matters.IncorrectAnswer: b) State List
Explanation:
• Subjects like police, public order, public health, and local government fall under the State List (List II) in the Seventh Schedule.
• State legislatures have exclusive powers to legislate on these matters.
