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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 16, 2025
UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 16, 2025
1. With reference to the Hansa-3 NG (Next Generation) aircraft, consider the following statements:
- It is an indigenous two-seater aircraft developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR–NAL).
- Hansa-3 NG is primarily designed for surveillance and defence reconnaissance missions.
- It features a glass cockpit, advanced avionics, and low fuel consumption.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 3 only
[B] 1 and 2 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 3 only]
Notes:
- Hansa-3 NG is developed by CSIR–NAL, making it an indigenous two-seater aircraft designed for multiple civil aviation purposes.
- It is not primarily meant for defence or surveillance missions. Its main applications include pilot training, air taxi operations, environmental monitoring, and civil flying clubs.
- The aircraft includes glass cockpit instrumentation, modern avionics, and is known for fuel efficiency, making this statement correct.
2. According to public health experts, which of the following practices can help prevent the transmission of rotavirus infections?
- Ensuring exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months
- Avoiding the use of antibiotics during viral diarrhoeas
- Promoting safe food and drinking water
- Routine deworming of children under five
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 2, 3 and 4
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 3 and 4 only
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
- Exclusive breastfeeding boosts the baby’s immunity and reduces exposure to contaminated food/water sources, helping prevent rotavirus infection.
- Since rotavirus is viral, antibiotics are ineffective and can lead to antibiotic resistance. Avoidance is a best practice.
- Rotavirus spreads via the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated water and food. Improving hygiene is key to prevention.
- Routine deworming of children under five is crucial for addressing parasitic infections but not specifically for preventing rotavirus, which is viral in nature.
3. Consider the following objectives in relation to the “Hamari Parampara, Hamari Virasat” initiative:
- Strengthening traditional tribal self-governance systems in Scheduled Areas
- Promoting tribal festivals like Sarhul at the national level
- Facilitating the migration of tribal communities to urban areas
- Documenting and preserving tribal languages, music, and food traditions
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] 1, 2 and 4 only
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] 2 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 4 only]
Notes:
- Strengthening traditional tribal self-governance systems in Scheduled Areas – This is a key objective of the initiative, aligned with the PESA Act.
- Promoting tribal festivals like Sarhul at the national level – The Sarhul Mahotsav 2025 was celebrated as part of this initiative, showcasing tribal heritage on a national platform.
- Facilitating the migration of tribal communities to urban areas – This is not an objective of the initiative. Instead, the focus is on preserving tribal culture in their native environments and empowering them locally.
- Documenting and preserving tribal languages, music, and food traditions – The campaign emphasizes recording “Lok Bhasha, Bhoosha, Bhojan, Sangeet” to safeguard indigenous knowledge and heritage.
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Army version of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM):
- It can be mounted on a high mobility vehicle platform.
- Its range is up to approximately 70 km.
- It has the ability to intercept high-speed aerial targets with direct hits.
- It was developed solely by DRDO using indigenous technology.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: A [Only one]
Notes:
The Army version of MRSAM can be mounted on a high mobility vehicle, enabling deployment in various terrains.
Although not officially disclosed, sources confirm the effective range is around 70 km.
The missile system successfully intercepted and destroyed targets at long/short ranges and at different altitudes, including direct hits.
However, MRSAM is a joint development by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), it is not solely developed by DRDO.
5. Consider the following provisions of the 2025 UNHRC resolution on plastic pollution and ocean protection:
- Embedding human rights into plastic treaty negotiations.
- Establishing a global ban on all single-use plastics by 2030.
- Taking coordinated action across the entire life cycle of plastics.
- Recognizing the disproportionate impact of ocean degradation on small island developing states.
Which of the above are included in the resolution?
[A] 1, 2 and 3 only
[B] 1, 3 and 4 only
[C] 2 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3 and 4 only]
Notes:
The UNHRC resolution on plastic pollution and ocean protection calls for integrating human rights into ongoing plastic treaty negotiations and for coordinated action across the entire plastics life cycle. However, it does not propose a global ban on all single-use plastics by 2030. It recognizes that vulnerable communities, especially small island developing states, are disproportionately impacted by ocean degradation.
Originally written on
April 16, 2025
and last modified on
September 24, 2025.
