Current Affairs Quiz 28 July 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 28 July 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to the recent stampede at Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, consider the following statements:
1. The temple is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
2. The trigger for the stampede was an actual snapped electric wire on the stairway.
3. India lacks a unified national safety protocol for religious pilgrimages.
How many statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Mansa Devi is located in Haridwar, which lies in the Garhwal region, not Kumaon.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: It was a rumour of an electric wire snapping, not an actual event, that caused the panic.
• Statement 3 is correct: India does not have a unified National Religious Pilgrimage Safety Protocol, contributing to recurrent stampede incidents.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Mansa Devi is located in Haridwar, which lies in the Garhwal region, not Kumaon.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: It was a rumour of an electric wire snapping, not an actual event, that caused the panic.
• Statement 3 is correct: India does not have a unified National Religious Pilgrimage Safety Protocol, contributing to recurrent stampede incidents. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following best explains the role of Parametric Insurance in India’s climate response strategy?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Parametric insurance does not rely on traditional claims verification. Instead, pre-approved weather triggers (e.g., rainfall levels, wind speed, temperature) release compensation instantly. It is scalable to non-agricultural sectors like solar energy (based on irradiance levels), making it a key tool in India’s climate risk infrastructure.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Parametric insurance does not rely on traditional claims verification. Instead, pre-approved weather triggers (e.g., rainfall levels, wind speed, temperature) release compensation instantly. It is scalable to non-agricultural sectors like solar energy (based on irradiance levels), making it a key tool in India’s climate risk infrastructure. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following about Chola democracy and institutions:
1. The Kudavolai system involved eligibility criteria like property and moral character.
2. The “Ur” assembly governed Brahmin-dominated villages.
3. Chola inscriptions show early evidence of electoral procedures and civic decentralisation.
How many statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct — Eligibility was based on age, education, property, and ethics.
• Statement 2: Incorrect — The “Sabha” governed Brahmin villages, “Ur” governed non-Brahmin ones.
• Statement 3: Correct — Uttaramerur inscriptions (c. 920 CE) provide recorded electoral practices.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct — Eligibility was based on age, education, property, and ethics.
• Statement 2: Incorrect — The “Sabha” governed Brahmin villages, “Ur” governed non-Brahmin ones.
• Statement 3: Correct — Uttaramerur inscriptions (c. 920 CE) provide recorded electoral practices. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In the context of Project Cheetah, which of the following challenges reflect the intersection of ecology and geopolitics?
1. Bureaucratic transition in South Africa delaying MoU execution
2. Kuno habitat’s limited carrying capacity increasing dependency on new source nations
3. Inability to secure cheetah imports due to India’s non-signatory status to CITES
4. Kenya’s non-committal stance despite being a global leader in predator ecology
Which of the above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• 1: Correct — Political transition in South Africa has impacted MoU implementation.
• 2: Correct — Kuno’s ecological constraints are prompting plans for Gandhi Sagar as a second site.
• 3: Incorrect — India is a signatory to CITES; this is not a limiting factor.
• 4: Correct — Kenya hasn’t committed cheetahs but is involved in institutional cooperation.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• 1: Correct — Political transition in South Africa has impacted MoU implementation.
• 2: Correct — Kuno’s ecological constraints are prompting plans for Gandhi Sagar as a second site.
• 3: Incorrect — India is a signatory to CITES; this is not a limiting factor.
• 4: Correct — Kenya hasn’t committed cheetahs but is involved in institutional cooperation. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following features of the Chola administrative system reflect proto-democratic principles?
1. Rotational tenure for elected representatives
2. Electoral disqualification for moral misconduct
3. Public display of financial accounts and decisions
4. Equal representation for women and landless workers in local assemblies
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectCorrect Answer: (d)
Explanation:
• 1: Yes — Tenures were limited, and re-election had waiting periods.
• 2: Yes — Ineligibility criteria included past misconduct.
• 3: Yes — Decisions were engraved and publicly recorded.
• 4: No — Women and landless were excluded, showing social limitations of the system.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (d)
Explanation:
• 1: Yes — Tenures were limited, and re-election had waiting periods.
• 2: Yes — Ineligibility criteria included past misconduct.
• 3: Yes — Decisions were engraved and publicly recorded.
• 4: No — Women and landless were excluded, showing social limitations of the system.
