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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve
- It is located in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh.
- It has recently been notified as India’s largest conservation reserve.
- The reserve is primarily known for its efforts in Asiatic Lion conservation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - The Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve is indeed located in the remote Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh.
- Recent notifications (as of May 2025) confirm that Tsarap Chu, spanning 1,585 sq km, has become India’s largest conservation reserve.
- The reserve is primarily focused on the conservation of high-altitude biodiversity, especially the Snow Leopard, and other Himalayan fauna, not Asiatic Lions, which are found in Gujarat.
Context:Himachal Pradesh notified the Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve under the Section 36A(1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - The Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve is indeed located in the remote Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh.
- Recent notifications (as of May 2025) confirm that Tsarap Chu, spanning 1,585 sq km, has become India’s largest conservation reserve.
- The reserve is primarily focused on the conservation of high-altitude biodiversity, especially the Snow Leopard, and other Himalayan fauna, not Asiatic Lions, which are found in Gujarat.
Context:Himachal Pradesh notified the Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve under the Section 36A(1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the ‘Bhargavastra’
- It is primarily designed to counter large-scale drone swarms using a “soft-kill” approach.
- It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- The system is mobile and can be deployed across diverse terrains, including high-altitude regions.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect correct - Bhargavastra is a “hard-kill” system, primarily designed to physically destroy drones and drone swarms using guided micro-rockets/missiles.
- Bhargavastra has been designed and developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) in collaboration with Economic Explosives Ltd, not DRDO.
- The system is mounted on mobile platforms for rapid deployment and is engineered for diverse terrains, including high-altitude areas (up to 5,000 meters).
Context:India has successfully tested an indigenous counter-drone system dubbed as ‘Bhargavastra’.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect correct - Bhargavastra is a “hard-kill” system, primarily designed to physically destroy drones and drone swarms using guided micro-rockets/missiles.
- Bhargavastra has been designed and developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) in collaboration with Economic Explosives Ltd, not DRDO.
- The system is mounted on mobile platforms for rapid deployment and is engineered for diverse terrains, including high-altitude areas (up to 5,000 meters).
Context:India has successfully tested an indigenous counter-drone system dubbed as ‘Bhargavastra’.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission is correct?
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Answer: (c)
Option c The mission aims to investigate the quantity and quality of water ice in the Moon’s polar regions using a rover with a drill. Context:India and Japan are set to enter the design phase of the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission, also referred to as Chandrayaan-5.
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Answer: (c)
Option c The mission aims to investigate the quantity and quality of water ice in the Moon’s polar regions using a rover with a drill. Context:India and Japan are set to enter the design phase of the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission, also referred to as Chandrayaan-5.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about The Article 316
- The Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor of the State.
- A member of a Public Service Commission can be removed from office by the President on the ground of misbehaviour.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - As per Article 316, the Chairman and other members of a State Public Service Commission are indeed appointed by the Governor of the State. For the UPSC, they are appointed by the President.
- Article 317(1) states that the Chairman or any other member of a Public Service Commission shall only be removed from his office by order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour after the Supreme Court, on reference being made to it by the President, has, on inquiry held in accordance with Article 145, reported that the Chairman or such other member ought on any such ground to be removed.
Context:President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Dr. Ajay Kumar as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission under Article 316 (1) of the Constitution.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - As per Article 316, the Chairman and other members of a State Public Service Commission are indeed appointed by the Governor of the State. For the UPSC, they are appointed by the President.
- Article 317(1) states that the Chairman or any other member of a Public Service Commission shall only be removed from his office by order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour after the Supreme Court, on reference being made to it by the President, has, on inquiry held in accordance with Article 145, reported that the Chairman or such other member ought on any such ground to be removed.
Context:President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Dr. Ajay Kumar as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission under Article 316 (1) of the Constitution.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Indias trade deficit
- While India typically runs a deficit in merchandise trade, it consistently maintains a surplus in services trade.
- India’s largest bilateral goods trade deficit is currently with the United States.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - India has a strong services sector, particularly in IT and software services, leading to a consistent surplus in services trade. This often helps to partially offset the deficit in merchandise (goods) trade.
- India’s largest bilateral goods trade deficit is with China, not the United States. While the US is a major trading partner and a key export destination for India, India often has a trade surplus with the US.
Context:India’s total trade deficit, combining both merchandise and services, widened to $8.65 billion in April 2025, compared to $5.77 billion in April 2024, as per data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - India has a strong services sector, particularly in IT and software services, leading to a consistent surplus in services trade. This often helps to partially offset the deficit in merchandise (goods) trade.
- India’s largest bilateral goods trade deficit is with China, not the United States. While the US is a major trading partner and a key export destination for India, India often has a trade surplus with the US.
Context:India’s total trade deficit, combining both merchandise and services, widened to $8.65 billion in April 2025, compared to $5.77 billion in April 2024, as per data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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