UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 18, 2025

1. With reference to the topic of “Project HAKK,” consider the following statements:

  1. It aims to provide financial independence to Indian Air Force veterans and their families through skill development.
  2. The initiative includes offering more than 500 ‘Government to Citizen’ services to veterans and their families.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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2. With respect to the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), which of the following observations is/are correct?

  1. The ACC is the only ocean current connecting the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
  2. The ACC is over 100 times more powerful than the Amazon River.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2.

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3. Consider the following:

  1. Iron Dome
  2. THAAD
  3. Patriot Missile System

Which of the above is/are designed to intercept ballistic missiles?

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

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4. With reference to Navika Sagar Parikrama, consider the following statements:

  1. It promotes seamanship, maritime heritage, and gender equality through a challenging circumnavigation of the globe on INSV Tarini.
  2. The INSV Tarini sailboat is named after the Tara-Tarini temple in Odisha, which is a patron deity for sailors and merchants.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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5. With reference to the Amrut Biodiversity Park, consider the following statements:

  1. The Amrut Biodiversity Park was built as part of the Yamuna Floodplain Restoration initiative.
  2. It features tracks named ‘First War of Independence’, ‘Santhal Rebellion’, ‘Champaran Satyagraha’, ‘Dandi March’ and ‘Azad Hind Fauj’.

Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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