Current Affairs Quiz 29 August 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 29 August 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), consider the following statements:
1. It measures the volume of production in manufacturing, mining, and electricity sectors.
2. It is released monthly by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
3. Its present base year is 2011–12.
4. Manufacturing carries more than three-fourths weight in IIP.
Which of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
• IIP measures volume of production in Mining, Manufacturing, and Electricity (✓ Statement 1).
• Released monthly by NSO, MoSPI (✓ Statement 2).
• Current base year = 2011–12 (✓ Statement 3).
• Manufacturing weight in IIP = 77.6% (> three-fourths) (✓ Statement 4).IncorrectAnswer: d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
• IIP measures volume of production in Mining, Manufacturing, and Electricity (✓ Statement 1).
• Released monthly by NSO, MoSPI (✓ Statement 2).
• Current base year = 2011–12 (✓ Statement 3).
• Manufacturing weight in IIP = 77.6% (> three-fourths) (✓ Statement 4). - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Assertion-Reason Type
Assertion (A): Compensation in coal displacement often fails to ensure sustainable livelihoods.
Reason (R): Compensation erodes quickly due to lack of land purchase options and absence of alternative employment opportunities.CorrectAnswer: a) A true, R true, R explains A
Explanation:
• In coal mining displacement, cash compensation is often inadequate.
• Due to lack of land availability, high land prices, and limited jobs, the compensation is spent quickly without sustainable alternatives.
• Hence, R correctly explains A.IncorrectAnswer: a) A true, R true, R explains A
Explanation:
• In coal mining displacement, cash compensation is often inadequate.
• Due to lack of land availability, high land prices, and limited jobs, the compensation is spent quickly without sustainable alternatives.
• Hence, R correctly explains A. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about GST in India:
1. GST is a destination-based tax on consumption.
2. Petroleum, alcohol for human consumption, and electricity are currently outside GST.
3. Compensation Cess is levied on luxury and sin goods to fund State revenue losses.
4. The present GST structure in India has only two slabs: 5% and 18%.
How many statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: c) Three
Explanation:
• GST is destination-based (✓ Statement 1).
• Petroleum, electricity, alcohol (for human consumption) are outside GST (✓ Statement 2).
• Compensation cess → levied on luxury & sin goods to compensate States (✓ Statement 3).
• GST slabs are 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, 28% → not only two (✗ Statement 4).IncorrectAnswer: c) Three
Explanation:
• GST is destination-based (✓ Statement 1).
• Petroleum, electricity, alcohol (for human consumption) are outside GST (✓ Statement 2).
• Compensation cess → levied on luxury & sin goods to compensate States (✓ Statement 3).
• GST slabs are 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, 28% → not only two (✗ Statement 4). - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER):
1. GER is defined as enrolment in a given stage as a percentage of the official age-group population for that stage.
2. A rising GER, even when absolute enrolment falls, indicates a shrinking denominator (population base).
3. GER at secondary level improved from 66.5% to 68.5% in 2024-25.
How many of the above are correct?CorrectAnswer: c) All three
Explanation:
• GER = (Total enrolment in a stage ÷ Population of official age group) × 100 (✓ Statement 1).
• Absolute enrolment decline + rising GER = shrinking population (✓ Statement 2).
• As per UDISE+ 2024-25, secondary GER rose from 66.5% → 68.5% (✓ Statement 3).IncorrectAnswer: c) All three
Explanation:
• GER = (Total enrolment in a stage ÷ Population of official age group) × 100 (✓ Statement 1).
• Absolute enrolment decline + rising GER = shrinking population (✓ Statement 2).
• As per UDISE+ 2024-25, secondary GER rose from 66.5% → 68.5% (✓ Statement 3). - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following are recognised social determinants of elderly women’s poor health outcomes in India?
1. Economic dependency and lack of pensions.
2. Limited digital literacy restricting access to health platforms.
3. Low educational attainment reducing preventive care awareness.
4. Better nutrition and longevity advantage.
Select the correct answer:CorrectAnswer: a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Economic dependency & lack of pensions → major barrier (✓).
• Digital divide → restricts access to e-health & insurance (✓).
• Low education → poor preventive health awareness (✓).
• “Better nutrition and longevity advantage” is a protective factor, not a determinant of poor health (✗).IncorrectAnswer: a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Economic dependency & lack of pensions → major barrier (✓).
• Digital divide → restricts access to e-health & insurance (✓).
• Low education → poor preventive health awareness (✓).
• “Better nutrition and longevity advantage” is a protective factor, not a determinant of poor health (✗).
