UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 4, 2025

1. With respect to Phosphatic and Potassic fertilisers, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Phosphatic fertilisers are primarily used to enhance the growth of root systems in plants.
  2. Potassic fertilisers are exclusively used for fruit-bearing plants.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Nor 1 nor 2

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2. In the context of ‘Bisons’, consider the following statements:

  1. Bisons are known as ‘habitat marker’ species of forest ecosystems.
  2. Bisons are primarily herbivorous and do not exhibit any social behavior.
  3. The Indian Bison is also known as the gaur and is the largest species of wild cattle.
  4. The Western Ghats in India is a significant habitat for the Indian Bison population.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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3. With reference to the initiatives related to marine ecosystems and fisheries, consider the following statements:

  1. The Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME) Project focuses solely on economic sustainability without considering ecological health.
  2. The Glolitter and Reglitter Projects aim to reduce marine plastic litter from land-based sources.
  3. The Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) initiative includes the construction of fish drying yards and cold storage facilities.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None

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4. Consider the following pairs:

Sovereign Green BondsDebt securities issued to fund environmentally sustainable projects
Treasury BillsShort-term government securities with maturities of less than 180 days
Ways and Means AdvancesShort-term loans provided by the RBI to the government

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

[A] Only one pair
[B] Only two pairs
[C] All three pairs
[D] None of the pairs

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5. Consider the following:

  1. Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
  2. Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)
  3. High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLAs)

Which of the above is/are primarily aimed at enhancing banks’ liquidity resilience?

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 1

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