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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 Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
- He served as the fifth President of India.
- He was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress before independence.
- The declaration of the national emergency in 1975 occurred during his presidency.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect correct - Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the fifth President of India, holding office from 1974 to 1977.
- While he was a member of the Indian National Congress, his significant political career and rise to prominence occurred after India gained independence. He became actively involved in politics in Assam in the 1930s but his national leadership roles developed post-1947.
- The national emergency was declared in India on June 25, 1975, and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the President who signed the proclamation on the advice of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Context:The President of India paid tributes to Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, former President of India on his birth anniversary.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect correct - Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the fifth President of India, holding office from 1974 to 1977.
- While he was a member of the Indian National Congress, his significant political career and rise to prominence occurred after India gained independence. He became actively involved in politics in Assam in the 1930s but his national leadership roles developed post-1947.
- The national emergency was declared in India on June 25, 1975, and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the President who signed the proclamation on the advice of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Context:The President of India paid tributes to Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, former President of India on his birth anniversary.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the United Nations Security Council’s 1267 Sanctions
- It was established following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.
- It primarily focuses on imposing sanctions against individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaeda and ISIS (Da’esh).
- All member states of the United Nations are obligated to implement the sanctions imposed by this committee.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct correct - The committee was established in 1999 under Resolution 1267, predating the 9/11 attacks, and its initial focus was on the Taliban.
- While its focus expanded to include Al-Qaeda and ISIS, its origin is earlier.
- All UN member states are obligated to implement its sanctions.)
Context:India has decided to send a team to the United Nations Security Council’s 1267 Sanctions Committee meeting to seek the designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist organisation.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct correct - The committee was established in 1999 under Resolution 1267, predating the 9/11 attacks, and its initial focus was on the Taliban.
- While its focus expanded to include Al-Qaeda and ISIS, its origin is earlier.
- All UN member states are obligated to implement its sanctions.)
Context:India has decided to send a team to the United Nations Security Council’s 1267 Sanctions Committee meeting to seek the designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist organisation.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following is the primary purpose of releasing weather balloons?
Correct
Answer: (c)
Option Weather balloons are primarily used as a crucial tool for atmospheric sounding. Context:In the wake of budget cuts by the USA, a Silicon Valley startup will soon start to replace the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) weather balloons with AI-powered alternatives.
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Answer: (c)
Option Weather balloons are primarily used as a crucial tool for atmospheric sounding. Context:In the wake of budget cuts by the USA, a Silicon Valley startup will soon start to replace the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) weather balloons with AI-powered alternatives.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about The Retail inflation in India
- It is primarily measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) uses retail inflation as a key factor in formulating its monetary policy.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Retail inflation in India is primarily measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), which tracks inflation at the producer level
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) closely monitors the CPI-based retail inflation to guide its monetary policy decisions, aiming to keep inflation within its target range.
Context:Retail inflation in India, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), fell to 3.16% in April 2025, marking the lowest level in 69 months (since July 2019).
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Retail inflation in India is primarily measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), which tracks inflation at the producer level
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) closely monitors the CPI-based retail inflation to guide its monetary policy decisions, aiming to keep inflation within its target range.
Context:Retail inflation in India, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), fell to 3.16% in April 2025, marking the lowest level in 69 months (since July 2019).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development
- The initial ownership of NaBFID is entirely with the Government of India, with provisions for future reduction.
- NaBFID is regulated and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - Initially, the Government of India holds 100% ownership, which can be reduced later
- NaBFID is regulated and supervised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as an All-India Financial Institution (AIFI).
Context:The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development held a non-deal investors meeting in Hong Kong.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - Initially, the Government of India holds 100% ownership, which can be reduced later
- NaBFID is regulated and supervised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as an All-India Financial Institution (AIFI).
Context:The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development held a non-deal investors meeting in Hong Kong.
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