UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 25, 2025

1. Consider the following:

  1. Khelo India Winter Games
  2. Winter Olympics
  3. Commonwealth Games

Which of the above is/are primarily focused on winter sports?

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

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2. Consider the following statements:

  • Statement-I: The Global Firepower Index ranks countries based on their military capabilities and resources.
  • Statement-II: A higher Power Index score indicates a stronger military capability.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II explains Statement-I
[B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
[C] Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
[D] Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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3. Match the following products with their respective states:

ProductsStates
A. Nakshi Kantha1. Bihar
B. Tirur Vettila2. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Gucchi Mushroom3. West Bengal
D. Silao Khaja4. Kerala

Select the correct option

[A] A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
[B] A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
[C] A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
[D] A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

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4. Regarding sustainable development, consider the following statements:

  1. Brundtland Report defined sustainable development as meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations.
  2. The concept of “carrying capacity” refers to the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely.
  3. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of 17 goals aimed at addressing global challenges 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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5. In the context of the Sinhtoo, consider the following statements:

  1. It is the ancient folk dance of the Hatti community settled in Uttrakhand.
  2. The performers wearing lion masks always take centre stage in the dance.
  3. It was recognized by the Guinness World Records in 2023 as the largest folk dance.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

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

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