UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 22, 2025

1. In context with the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, consider the following Statements:
- The SpaDeX mission was launched to demonstrate rendezvous, docking, and undocking technologies.
- India is the fourth country to successfully achieve complex satellite docking maneuvers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Consider the following:
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Which of the above is/are regional intergovernmental organizations focused on security cooperation?
3. With reference to the Mutual Funds, consider the following statements:
- In India, mutual funds are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
- Mutual funds are guaranteed to provide higher returns than bank deposits.
- Investors in mutual funds do not face any market risk.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
4. With reference to the Assam Rifles, consider the following statements:
- Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force in India, formed in 1835.
- The Assam Rifles has a dual role of maintaining internal security and assisting in civil administration.
- The force is primarily deployed in the northeastern states of India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
5. With reference to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, consider the following statements:
- Avian influenza A(H5N1) or H5B1 Bird Flu is a highly pathogenic virus that primarily circulates among birds but can infect mammals.
- While the virus does not easily infect humans, sporadic cases continue to occur, mainly linked to poultry exposure.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?