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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 7, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 7, 2025
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1.
Consider the following pairs:
Coal Well Known As
Anthracite Hardest type of coal with the highest carbon content
Lignite Brown coal with the lowest carbon content
Bituminous Most abundant type of coal used for electricity generation
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
2.
With reference to the Namo Drone Didi Scheme, consider the following statements:
  1. The scheme empowers Women SHGs to offer drone-based rental services in agriculture.
  2. It provides 80% financial assistance, up to Rs. 8 lakhs, for purchasing drones.
  3. A 15-day training is mandatory for one SHG member to become a drone pilot.
  4. Lead Fertilizer Companies (LFCs) are responsible for implementing the scheme at the central level.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3.
Consider the following:
  1. Narahari Tīrtha
  2. Acharya Madhva
  3. Ramanuja
Which of the above is / are known for contributions to the philosophy of Vaishnavism?
4.
Match the following Hydroelectric Projects (HEPs) with the rivers they are associated with:
Hydroelectric Projects (HEPs) Rivers
A) Sardar Sarovar Dam 1) Narmada
B) Bhakra Nangal Dam 2) Sutlej
C) Tehri Dam 3) Bhagirathi
D) Nathpa Jhakri HEP 4) Satluj
Select the correct code:
5.
Consider the following historical events:
  1. First Anglo-Mysore War
  2. First Anglo-Sikh War
  3. Third Anglo-Maratha War
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the above events?
6.
Consider the following:
  1. Kavach
  2. MComm
  3. ETCS
Which of the above is/are associated with train protection and control systems?
7.
Which of the following is / are correctly matched pairs?
  1. Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - WTO agreement to regulate fisheries subsidies
  2. Rotterdam Convention - Treaty on reducing carbon emissions
  3. Cartagena Protocol - Biosafety agreement for managing GMOs
  4. Minamata Convention - Treaty addressing mercury pollution
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
8.
Which of the following statements is / are correct about mountain ranges?
  1. The Western Ghats are known for their rich biodiversity and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  2. The Karakoram Range includes the K2 peak.
  3. The Drakensberg Mountains are located in South America.
  4. The Ural Mountains are traditionally seen as the boundary between Europe and Asia.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
9.
Consider the following:
  1. Agreed Framework (1994)
  2. Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)
  3. Kyoto Protocol (1997)
  4. Antarctic Treaty (1959)
Which of the above is / are international agreements aimed at addressing environmental concerns?
10.
Consider the following:
  1. Bitcoin
  2. Ethereum
  3. Ripple
  4. Steem
Which of the above are cryptocurrencies based on blockchain technology?
Originally written on January 7, 2025 and last modified on March 18, 2026.
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  1. Takshshila Borana

    January 7, 2025 at 9:08 pm

    Please provide explanation

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