UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 4, 2025
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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?
[A] 1 2 3 4
[B] 2 4 3 1
[C] 4 1 3 2
[D] 4 3 1 2
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Correct Answer: C [4 1 3 2 ]
Notes:- Car Nicobar (Northernmost)
- Sombrero Channel (Separates Little Nicobar from Great Nicobar)
- Little Nicobar Island
- Great Nicobar Island (Southernmost): Indira Point, situated in Campbell bay on Great Nicobar Island, is the southernmost point of India and is only about 150 km from Sumatra, Indonesia.
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?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [All three]
Notes:- ASHA workers are primarily responsible for conducting health surveys in rural areas: This is correct. They play a crucial role in health education and outreach.
- ASHA workers were introduced as part of the National Health Mission in 2005: This is correct. They were established to strengthen rural health infrastructure.
- ASHA workers are paid a fixed salary including incentives based on performance and outreach: Correct. Their remuneration includes incentives based on performance and outreach.
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?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Notes:- The ancient stitched ship used steam to shape wooden planks, allowing them to conform to the hull’s structure: This is correct. This age-old technique involves shaping the wooden planks using the traditional steaming method to conform to the shape of the hull. The ship uses ancient techniques involving coir rope and wooden joinery.
- The first voyage of the stitched ship is planned to go to South East Asian countries: This is incorrect. The first voyage is planned to Oman, not South East countries.
- The ship’s hull is made of teak and is designed without a rudder: This is correct. The hull features teak and is steered using oars instead of a rudder.
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?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Notes:- Three core elements of sustainable development are economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. Correct: Three core elements of sustainable development are economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. It is crucial to harmonize them. Sustainable economic growth, achieving sustainable livelihood, living in harmony with nature and appropriate technology are important for sustainable development.
- The most widely accepted definition of Sustainable Development was given by the Brundtland Commission in its report Our Common Future. Correct: ‘Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’. This most widely accepted definition of Sustainable Development was given by the Brundtland Commission in its report Our Common Future (1987).
- SDG 14 is to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all people by 2030. incorrect: Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 is to conserve and use the oceans, seas, and marine resources in a sustainable way. This goal is also known as “Life Below Water”.
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?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] 1 and 3
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- SPHEREx is designed to map the entire sky in 96 bands of light, providing a comprehensive view of the cosmos.
- In contrast, the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope focus on high-resolution images of specific areas, studying a limited portion of the sky at any given time.
- SPHEREx will observe 1 billion galaxies and identify biogenic molecules essential for life, while the other two telescopes are primarily focused on detailed observations of selected celestial objects.
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