UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025 April 2, 2025
1. In the context of the Jnanpith Award, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It honors authors for their exceptional contributions to literature in Indian languages listed in the 8th Schedule (22 languages) of the Constitution only.
- Once a language gets the award, it is not eligible for the award for the next 2 years.
- Vinod Kumar Shukla is the first writer from Chhattisgarh to receive the Jnanpith Award.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Notes:- It honors authors for their exceptional contributions to literature in Indian languages listed in the 8th Schedule (22 languages) of the Constitution only. Incorrect: It honors authors for their exceptional contributions to literature in Indian languages listed in the 8th Schedule (22 languages) of the Constitution. English being included from the 49th award (2013) onwards.
- Once a language gets the award, it is not eligible for the award for the next 2 years. Correct: Once a language gets the award, it is not eligible for the award for the next 2 years.
- Vinod Kumar Shukla is the first writer from Chhattisgarh to receive the Jnanpith Award. Correct: Vinod Kumar Shukla is the first writer from Chhattisgarh to receive the Jnanpith Award. He is recognized as the first recipient from the state of Chhattisgarh for this prestigious literary honor.
2. With reference to the classification of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India, consider the following statements:
- The revised criteria classify enterprises with investments up to 2.5 crore rupees as micro-enterprises.
- Small enterprises are now defined as those with investments up to 50 crore rupees.
- Medium enterprises have an investment threshold of 125 crore rupees according to the new classification.
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 revised criteria classify enterprises with investments up to 2.5 crore rupees as micro-enterprises: This is correct. The threshold has been increased from 1 crore to 2.5 crore rupees.
- Small enterprises are now defined as those with investments up to 50 crore rupees: This is incorrect. The new limit for small enterprises is up to 25 crore rupees.
- Medium enterprises have an investment threshold of 125 crore rupees according to the new classification: This is correct. The previous limit was 50 crore rupees.
3. In the context of judicial accountability in India, consider the following statements:
- The in-house inquiry process for judges was established in 1999 to address misconduct not severe enough for impeachment.
- The Chief Justice of India has the authority to initiate an in-house inquiry based on complaints from any source.
- The impeachment of a judge requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.
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:- The in-house inquiry process for judges was established in 1999 to address misconduct not severe enough for impeachment: This is correct. The process was developed to fill the gap between minor misconduct and impeachable offenses.
- The Chief Justice of India has the authority to initiate an in-house inquiry based on complaints from any source: This is correct. Complaints can originate from various stakeholders, including the public and judicial officers.
- The impeachment of a judge requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament: This is correct. A motion for impeachment must be supported by a significant majority in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
4. Regarding the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and its initiatives, consider the following statements:
- FATF was established in 1989 to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
- The FATF’s “grey list” includes countries under increased monitoring for compliance.
- India is the first country to host the FATF Private Sector Collaborative Forum (PSCF).
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:- FATF was established in 1989 to combat money laundering and terrorist financing: This is correct. FATF was indeed established in 1989.
- The FATF’s “grey list” includes countries under increased monitoring for compliance: This is correct. The grey list identifies countries needing to improve their AML/CFT measures.
- India is the first country to host the FATF Private Sector Collaborative Forum (PSCF): This is incorrect. Other countries have hosted similar forums before India.
5. With reference to Gaia, the space observatory, consider the following statements:
- Gaia was launched to map the entire universe beyond the Milky Way.
- Gaia was positioned at the Lagrange point 2 (L2) to avoid interference from Earth and other celestial bodies.
- Gaia was designed to measure the temperature of stars and celestial bodies in the universe.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- Gaia was not launched to map the entire universe (Incorrect): Gaia’s mission specifically focused on creating a detailed map of the Milky Way galaxy, not the entire universe.
- Gaia was positioned at L2 (Correct): The spacecraft was strategically placed at the Lagrange point 2 (L2) to minimize interference from Earth, the Sun, and the Moon, allowing for unobstructed observations of the cosmos.
- Gaia was launched to measure the temperature (Incorrect): Gaia is primarily designed for astrometry, focusing on measuring the positions and motions of stars, not their temperatures.
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