UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025 May 5, 2025
1. Consider the following basins under Mission Anveshan, where two-dimensional (2D) seismic surveys are being conducted over:
- Ganga-Punjab Basin
- Deccan Syncline
- Cuddappah Basin
- Saurashtra Basin
- Chhattisgarh Basin
Which of the above basins are included in the project?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
[C] 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Mission Anveshan includes all the mentioned basins (Ganga-Punjab Basin, Deccan Syncline, Cuddappah Basin, Saurashtra Basin, and Chhattisgarh Basin), among others. This mission involves conducting 2D seismic surveys over specific sedimentary basins for better understanding of our geological setup.
2. Consider the following features associated with the proposed e-NAM 2.0 platform:
- Integration of logistic service providers
- Aadhaar-based eKYC features for stakeholders
- Mandatory farm-gate sales for all commodities
Which of the above features are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
The e-NAM 2.0 platform aims to integrate logistic service providers and to enable eKYC using Aadhaar, reflecting on options 1 and 2. However, while farm-gate sales are an option on the platform, they are not mandatory for all commodities, thus option 3 is incorrect.
3. Consider the following products:
- Hot Rolled Plate Mill Plates
- Colour Coated Coils and Sheets
- Tinplate
- Stainless Steel
Which of the above are covered under the recently imposed 12% safeguard duty?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 2, 3 and 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
The 12% safeguard duty was recently imposed on Hot Rolled Plate Mill Plates and Colour Coated Coils and Sheets. However, products like Tinplate, Stainless Steel and some specialty steels used in electronics have been exempted from this safeguard duty.
4. Consider the following about the recent refit of the Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee by India:
- It is to strengthen India’s naval diplomacy under MAHASAGAR.
- It is to promote indigenization of defense exports under Make in India.
- It is to build capabilities for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- It is to expand China’s maritime influence in the Maldives.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] All Are Correct Statements
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
The refit supports India’s naval diplomacy and indigenization of defense exports, which promotes the Make in India initiative. It also helps build capabilities for HADR operations in the IOR. However, it does not facilitate the expansion of China’s maritime influence in the Maldives.
5. Consider the following assertions:
Assertion (A): The refit of the Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee at Mumbai Dockyard exemplifies India’s commitment under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.
Reason (R): India aims to consolidate its position as a net security provider and first responder in the Indian Ocean Region through enhanced naval diplomacy.
Choose the correct option:
[A] Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
[B] Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
[C] A is true but R is false
[D] A is false but R is true
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Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A]
Notes:Assertion (A): The refit of the Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee at Mumbai Dockyard exemplifies India’s commitment under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.
Correct. The Huravee’s refit is a clear demonstration of India’s continued defense cooperation with Maldives under its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, aimed at fostering goodwill and strategic ties with immediate neighbours.
Reason (R): India aims to consolidate its position as a net security provider and first responder in the Indian Ocean Region through enhanced naval diplomacy.
Correct. India’s broader objective in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is to project itself as a net security provider and a first responder in emergencies, using initiatives like MAHASAGAR and defense partnerships as tools of naval diplomacy.
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