UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
1. Consider the following:
- EB-5 Visa
- Golden Visa
- H-1B Visa
Which of the above is/are designed for foreign investors seeking residency in the United States?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The EB-5 Visa allows foreign investors to obtain a green card by investing in U.S. businesses that create jobs. The Golden Visa, a new program, offers a direct path to residency for investors willing to pay a sum. The H-1B Visa, however, is a non-immigrant visa for skilled workers, not specifically for investors. Thus, only the EB-5 and Golden Visa cater to investment-based residency.
2. In the context of global time use surveys, consider the following statements:
- India’s Time Use Survey (TUS) is conducted once every two years.
- India’s TUS is conducted by the National Statistics Office.
- Australia was the first country to conduct a national TUS.
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:- India’s Time Use Survey (TUS) is conducted once every two years: This is incorrect. The TUS in India is conducted every four years.
- India’s TUS is conducted by the National Statistics Office: This is correct. The National Statistics Office conducted the country’s first national-level TUS in January-December 2019.
- Australia was the first country to conduct a national TUS: This is incorrect. Sweden was the first country to conduct a national TUS in the 1980s.
Thus, only one statement is correct.
3. In the context of India’s reservations system, consider the following statements:
- The 50% ceiling on reservations was first introduced by the Supreme Court in the M R Balaji case in 1962.
- The Indira Sawhney case in 1992 allowed for a breach of the 50% ceiling under certain conditions.
- Tamil Nadu’s reservation law was placed under the Ninth Schedule.
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: C [All three]
Notes:- The 50% ceiling on reservations was first introduced by the Supreme Court in the M R Balaji case in 1962: This is correct. The ruling established the need for reservations to be within reasonable limits.
- The Indira Sawhney case in 1992 allowed for a breach of the 50% ceiling under certain conditions: This statement is correct. The court upheld the ceiling but noted it could be breached in exceptional circumstances.
- Tamil Nadu’s reservation law was placed under the Ninth Schedule: This is correct. This placement protects the law from being struck down by courts.
Thus, all three statements are correct.
4. With respect to Gharials, consider the following statements:
- Gharials are known to inhabit only freshwater lakes and are not found in rivers.
- Gharials have a diet that consists primarily of small mammals and birds.
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:- Gharials do not inhabit only freshwater lakes; they are specifically adapted to live in rivers, where they primarily feed on fish.
- Gharials primarily consume fish, not small mammals or birds. Their slender snouts are uniquely designed for catching fish, which is the mainstay of their diet.
5. With reference to the Lunar Trailblazer mission, consider the following statements:
- It is a joint initiative of NASA, JAXA, and ISRO.
- It is designed to map and identify water on the moon’s surface.
- The satellite was launched using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Notes:- It is a joint initiative of NASA, JAXA, and ISRO. Incorrect: Lunar Trailblazer Spacecraft is an initiative of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
- It is designed to map and identify water on the moon’s surface. Correct: The Lunar Trailblazer mission is specifically designed to map and identify the presence of water on the moon’s surface, especially in permanently shadowed regions.
- The satellite was launched using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center. Correct: The satellite was indeed launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, confirming its operational partnership with SpaceX.
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