UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 4, 2025

1. Consider the following geographical locations:
- Sambrero channel
- Great Nicobar Island
- Little Nicobar Island
- Car Nicobar
Which of the following is the correct order of the above locations from north to south?
2. Regarding the role of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA workers), consider the following statements:
- ASHA workers are primarily responsible for conducting health surveys in rural areas.
- ASHA workers were introduced as part of the National Health Mission in 2005.
- ASHA workers are paid a fixed salary including incentives based on performance and outreach.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3. In the light of India’s maritime heritage, consider the following statements:
- The ancient stitched ship used steam to shape wooden planks, allowing them to conform to the hull’s structure.
- The first voyage of the stitched ship is planned to go to South East Asian countries.
- The ship’s hull is made of teak and is designed without a rudder.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4. Regarding India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), consider the following statements:
- Three core elements of sustainable development are economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection.
- The most widely accepted definition of Sustainable Development was given by the Brundtland Commission in its report Our Common Future.
- SDG 14 is to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all people by 2030.
How many of the above statements are correct?
5. Consider the following:
- SPHEREx telescope
- James Webb Space Telescope
- Hubble Space Telescope
Which of the above is/are designed to study the entire sky?