Current Affairs Quiz 28 May 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 28 May 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding global fish production and exports:
1. India is the second-largest fish-producing country in the world.
2. China is the largest exporter of fisheries and aquaculture products globally.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: India ranks second globally in total fish production (capture + aquaculture), contributing around 8% to global output.China is the largest fish producing country.• Major fish producing states: Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka.Inland fisheries contribute more than 75% of total fisheries output.
• Statement 2 is correct: China is not only the top producer of fish but also the largest exporter of fisheries and aquaculture products globally, surpassing countries like Norway and Vietnam.
IncorrectAnswer: c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: India ranks second globally in total fish production (capture + aquaculture), contributing around 8% to global output.China is the largest fish producing country.• Major fish producing states: Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka.Inland fisheries contribute more than 75% of total fisheries output.
• Statement 2 is correct: China is not only the top producer of fish but also the largest exporter of fisheries and aquaculture products globally, surpassing countries like Norway and Vietnam.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
. Consider the following statements about the UJALA scheme:
1. It provides LED appliances to households at zero cost.
2. The scheme is implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a public sector company under the Ministry of Power.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer:
b) 2 onlyExplanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The UJALA scheme does not offer appliances for free; they are provided at subsidized rates through a cost-recovery model.
• Statement 2 is correct: The scheme is implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power.IncorrectCorrect Answer:
b) 2 onlyExplanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The UJALA scheme does not offer appliances for free; they are provided at subsidized rates through a cost-recovery model.
• Statement 2 is correct: The scheme is implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Who is primarily responsible for monsoon prediction and forecasting in India?
CorrectCorrect Answer:
c) India Meteorological DepartmentExplanation:
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD), functioning under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is the nodal agency responsible for weather forecasting and monsoon prediction in India.
• IMD uses a mix of dynamical and statistical models to provide accurate long-range monsoon forecasts.IncorrectCorrect Answer:
c) India Meteorological DepartmentExplanation:
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD), functioning under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is the nodal agency responsible for weather forecasting and monsoon prediction in India.
• IMD uses a mix of dynamical and statistical models to provide accurate long-range monsoon forecasts. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Dugongs:
1. Dugongs are marine herbivores primarily found in warm coastal waters.
2. In India, Dugongs are classified as critically endangered under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer:
a) 1 onlyExplanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Dugongs are marine herbivores, related to manatees, and are found in warm, shallow coastal waters, particularly where seagrass beds are abundant.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: In India, Dugongs are listed as a Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which grants them the highest level of legal protection. However, they are not classified as “critically endangered” under this Act.
◦ Globally, Dugongs are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.IncorrectCorrect Answer:
a) 1 onlyExplanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Dugongs are marine herbivores, related to manatees, and are found in warm, shallow coastal waters, particularly where seagrass beds are abundant.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: In India, Dugongs are listed as a Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which grants them the highest level of legal protection. However, they are not classified as “critically endangered” under this Act.
◦ Globally, Dugongs are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is published jointly by:
CorrectCorrect Answer:
c) Concern Worldwide and WelthungerhilfeExplanation:
• The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is jointly published by:
◦ Concern Worldwide – an Irish humanitarian organization.
◦ Welthungerhilfe – a German non-profit organization.
• The GHI is a tool to measure and track hunger globally using four key indicators:
◦ Undernourishment
◦ Child stunting (low height for age)
◦ Child wasting (low weight for height)
◦ Child mortality
• The index is used to raise awareness and call for action to reduce hunger worldwide.IncorrectCorrect Answer:
c) Concern Worldwide and WelthungerhilfeExplanation:
• The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is jointly published by:
◦ Concern Worldwide – an Irish humanitarian organization.
◦ Welthungerhilfe – a German non-profit organization.
• The GHI is a tool to measure and track hunger globally using four key indicators:
◦ Undernourishment
◦ Child stunting (low height for age)
◦ Child wasting (low weight for height)
◦ Child mortality
• The index is used to raise awareness and call for action to reduce hunger worldwide.
