UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025 March 20, 2025
1. Consider the following:
- Madhav National Park
- Bandhavgarh National Park
- Kanha National Park
Which of the above is/are recognized as tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:- Madhav National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, and Kanha National Park are all designated tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh, contributing to the state’s rich biodiversity.
- Madhav National Park is known for its historic significance and recent tiger reserve status.
- Bandhavgarh National Park is famous for its high density of Bengal tigers and ancient ruins.
- Kanha National Park is renowned for its efforts in tiger conservation and the iconic swamp deer, Barasingha. Together, these parks form a crucial part of India’s wildlife conservation efforts.
2. Consider the following pairs of military exercises and participating countries:
| Exercise | Countries Involved |
|---|
| 1. KHANJAR-XII | India – Kyrgyzstan |
| 2. AL NAJAH | India – UAE |
| 3. DESERT CYCLONE | India – Oman |
| 4. CINBAX | India – Cambodia |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Notes:- KHANJAR-XII (India – Kyrgyzstan): A Special Forces exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan, focusing on counter-terrorism, high-altitude warfare, and special operations. The 12th edition is currently being held in Kyrgyzstan.
- AL NAJAH (India – Oman): A bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and Royal Army of Oman, emphasizing interoperability and counter-insurgency in semi-urban environments. The 2024 edition is from 13th to 26th September in Salalah, Oman.
- DESERT CYCLONE (India – UAE): A joint military exercise between the Indian and UAE armies, aimed at enhancing defense ties, desert warfare tactics, and counter-terrorism operations.
- CINBAX (India – Cambodia): A table-top exercise between the Indian Army and Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, focused on strategic cooperation, military planning, and defense collaboration.
3. With reference to security printing and related technologies, consider the following statements:
- Fluorescent inks are visible only under ultraviolet light and not under infrared light.
- Strontium bismuth fluoride is a compound used in the production of security inks.
- Screen printing is the primary method used for printing currency notes.
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: A [Only one]
Notes:- Fluorescent inks are visible only under ultraviolet light and not under infrared light: Incorrect. Some inks can fluoresce under both ultraviolet and infrared light.
- Strontium bismuth fluoride is a compound used in the production of security inks: Correct. It is used in the new ink developed for security printing.
- Screen printing is the primary method used for printing currency notes: Incorrect. Offset printing is the primary method for currency notes.
4. With respect to the 100-day TB elimination campaign, consider the following statements:
- The campaign successfully screened over 50 million individuals for TB using chest X-rays.
- The total number of TB notifications across India has decreased since the launch of the campaign.
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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Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:- The campaign successfully screened over 50 million individuals for TB using chest X-rays. Incorrect: The campaign screened only 38 lakh (3.8 million) individuals using chest X-rays, not over 50 million.
- The total number of TB notifications across India has decreased since the launch of the campaign. Incorrect: The total number of TB notifications across India has remained almost the same compared to the previous year, indicating no decrease.
5. With reference to the Great Barrier Reef, Consider the following statements:
- It is a complex of coral reefs, shoals, and islets in the Pacific Ocean off the northeastern coast of Australia in the Coral Sea.
- It is the longest and largest reef complex in the world and is the largest living structure on Earth.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:- It is a complex of coral reefs, shoals, and islets in the Pacific Ocean off the northeastern coast of Australia in the Coral Sea. Correct: It is a complex of coral reefs, shoals, and islets in the Pacific Ocean off the northeastern coast of Australia in the Coral Sea.
- It is the longest and largest reef complex in the world and is the largest living structure on Earth. Correct: It is the longest and largest reef complex in the world and is the largest living structure on Earth. It has an area of some 350,000 sq.km. It makes up about 10 percent of the world’s coral reef ecosystems.
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