UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 17 March 2025

The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant to the UPSC IAS civil services exam.

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• Question 1 of 10 1. Question 1 points India played a pivotal role in forming the Green Group alliance at the first Conference of Parties (COP) under the UNFCCC. What was the primary objective of this coalition? (a) To create a fund for technological advancement in developed nations (b) To counter demands from developed countries for stringent commitments on developing countries (c) To negotiate favorable trade agreements for developing nations (d) To promote the rapid development of renewable energy technologies Correct Solution: B India’s role in forming the Green Group alliance of 72 like-minded developing countries during the first Conference of Parties (COP) under the UNFCCC was primarily aimed at countering the demands from developed countries. These demands sought to place stringent climate-related commitments on developing nations, without considering their varied development levels and historical contributions to global emissions. The coalition helped ensure that the interests of the Global South were adequately represented, emphasizing that developing countries should not be subjected to the same obligations as developed nations in global climate negotiations. Incorrect Solution: B India’s role in forming the Green Group alliance of 72 like-minded developing countries during the first Conference of Parties (COP) under the UNFCCC was primarily aimed at countering the demands from developed countries. These demands sought to place stringent climate-related commitments on developing nations, without considering their varied development levels and historical contributions to global emissions. The coalition helped ensure that the interests of the Global South were adequately represented, emphasizing that developing countries should not be subjected to the same obligations as developed nations in global climate negotiations.

#### 1. Question

India played a pivotal role in forming the Green Group alliance at the first Conference of Parties (COP) under the UNFCCC. What was the primary objective of this coalition?

• (a) To create a fund for technological advancement in developed nations

• (b) To counter demands from developed countries for stringent commitments on developing countries

• (c) To negotiate favorable trade agreements for developing nations

• (d) To promote the rapid development of renewable energy technologies

Solution: B

• India’s role in forming the Green Group alliance of 72 like-minded developing countries during the first Conference of Parties (COP) under the UNFCCC was primarily aimed at countering the demands from developed countries.

• These demands sought to place stringent climate-related commitments on developing nations, without considering their varied development levels and historical contributions to global emissions.

• The coalition helped ensure that the interests of the Global South were adequately represented, emphasizing that developing countries should not be subjected to the same obligations as developed nations in global climate negotiations.

Solution: B

• These demands sought to place stringent climate-related commitments on developing nations, without considering their varied development levels and historical contributions to global emissions.

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points What is the primary objective of the Digital Agriculture Mission? (a) To increase the number of agricultural exports (b) To eliminate human intervention in farming practices (c) To replace traditional farming methods with automated agriculture (d) To enhance farm productivity and management using digital tools Correct Solution: D The Digital Agriculture Mission is focused on modernizing Indian agriculture by leveraging digital technologies such as data analytics, geospatial information, and artificial intelligence (AI). The aim is to improve farm management, increase productivity, and offer better services to farmers by integrating various data sets and technologies. It is not about eliminating human intervention but rather about making agriculture more efficient and informed through data-driven decisions. Incorrect Solution: D The Digital Agriculture Mission is focused on modernizing Indian agriculture by leveraging digital technologies such as data analytics, geospatial information, and artificial intelligence (AI). The aim is to improve farm management, increase productivity, and offer better services to farmers by integrating various data sets and technologies. It is not about eliminating human intervention but rather about making agriculture more efficient and informed through data-driven decisions.

#### 2. Question

What is the primary objective of the Digital Agriculture Mission?

• (a) To increase the number of agricultural exports

• (b) To eliminate human intervention in farming practices

• (c) To replace traditional farming methods with automated agriculture

• (d) To enhance farm productivity and management using digital tools

Solution: D

• The Digital Agriculture Mission is focused on modernizing Indian agriculture by leveraging digital technologies such as data analytics, geospatial information, and artificial intelligence (AI).

• The aim is to improve farm management, increase productivity, and offer better services to farmers by integrating various data sets and technologies.

• It is not about eliminating human intervention but rather about making agriculture more efficient and informed through data-driven decisions.

Solution: D

• The aim is to improve farm management, increase productivity, and offer better services to farmers by integrating various data sets and technologies.

• It is not about eliminating human intervention but rather about making agriculture more efficient and informed through data-driven decisions.

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the energy sector and methane emissions: Methane often escapes during oil and gas production, transportation, and storage. Methane is less likely to leak during natural gas production than during coal extraction. Flaring and venting processes contribute to methane emissions in the energy sector. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is correct as methane often escapes during oil and gas production, transportation, and storage due to leaks and equipment failure. Statement 3 is also correct; flaring and venting processes in the energy sector release methane. Statement 2 is incorrect because methane leaks occur more frequently in natural gas production than in coal extraction. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is correct as methane often escapes during oil and gas production, transportation, and storage due to leaks and equipment failure. Statement 3 is also correct; flaring and venting processes in the energy sector release methane. Statement 2 is incorrect because methane leaks occur more frequently in natural gas production than in coal extraction.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the energy sector and methane emissions:

• Methane often escapes during oil and gas production, transportation, and storage.

• Methane is less likely to leak during natural gas production than during coal extraction.

• Flaring and venting processes contribute to methane emissions in the energy sector.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 1 is correct as methane often escapes during oil and gas production, transportation, and storage due to leaks and equipment failure.

Statement 3 is also correct; flaring and venting processes in the energy sector release methane.

Statement 2 is incorrect because methane leaks occur more frequently in natural gas production than in coal extraction.

Solution: A

Statement 1 is correct as methane often escapes during oil and gas production, transportation, and storage due to leaks and equipment failure.

Statement 3 is also correct; flaring and venting processes in the energy sector release methane.

Statement 2 is incorrect because methane leaks occur more frequently in natural gas production than in coal extraction.

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the tenure and removal of the State Election Commissioner: The tenure of the SEC is determined by the Election Commission of India. The SEC can be removed only in the same manner as a High Court judge. The conditions of the SEC’s service can be varied to their disadvantage after appointment. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 2 is correct. The SEC can be removed only in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for a High Court judge, ensuring their independence. Statement 1 is incorrect because the tenure of the SEC is determined by the Governor, not the Election Commission of India. Statement 3 is incorrect because the conditions of the SEC’s service cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 2 is correct. The SEC can be removed only in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for a High Court judge, ensuring their independence. Statement 1 is incorrect because the tenure of the SEC is determined by the Governor, not the Election Commission of India. Statement 3 is incorrect because the conditions of the SEC’s service cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the tenure and removal of the State Election Commissioner:

• The tenure of the SEC is determined by the Election Commission of India.

• The SEC can be removed only in the same manner as a High Court judge.

• The conditions of the SEC’s service can be varied to their disadvantage after appointment.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 2 is correct. The SEC can be removed only in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for a High Court judge, ensuring their independence.

Statement 1 is incorrect because the tenure of the SEC is determined by the Governor, not the Election Commission of India.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the conditions of the SEC’s service cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment.

Solution: A

Statement 2 is correct. The SEC can be removed only in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for a High Court judge, ensuring their independence.

Statement 1 is incorrect because the tenure of the SEC is determined by the Governor, not the Election Commission of India.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the conditions of the SEC’s service cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment.

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points Which of the following is not a focus area of AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises? (a) Rural enterprises (b) Technology-driven start-ups (c) Traditional irrigation methods (d) Farm mechanization Correct Solution: C While AgriSURE focuses on innovation in agriculture, farm mechanization, and technology-driven start-ups, it does not emphasize traditional irrigation methods, which are not part of its high-impact focus areas. Aspect AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises Established Following the 2022-23 Budget announcement by India’s Finance Minister. Purpose To support innovative, high-risk, and high-impact agricultural start-ups. Focus Areas Investment in agriculture, technology-driven start-ups, farm mechanization, and rural enterprises. Objectives – Foster investment in agriculture. – Create employment opportunities. – Encourage youth participation in agriculture. – Strengthen the agricultural value chain. Incorrect Solution: C While AgriSURE focuses on innovation in agriculture, farm mechanization, and technology-driven start-ups, it does not emphasize traditional irrigation methods, which are not part of its high-impact focus areas. Aspect AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises Established Following the 2022-23 Budget announcement by India’s Finance Minister. Purpose To support innovative, high-risk, and high-impact agricultural start-ups. Focus Areas Investment in agriculture, technology-driven start-ups, farm mechanization, and rural enterprises. Objectives – Foster investment in agriculture. – Create employment opportunities. – Encourage youth participation in agriculture. – Strengthen the agricultural value chain.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following is not a focus area of AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises?

• (a) Rural enterprises

• (b) Technology-driven start-ups

• (c) Traditional irrigation methods

• (d) Farm mechanization

Solution: C

While AgriSURE focuses on innovation in agriculture, farm mechanization, and technology-driven start-ups, it does not emphasize traditional irrigation methods, which are not part of its high-impact focus areas.

Aspect | AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises

Established | Following the 2022-23 Budget announcement by India’s Finance Minister.

Purpose | To support innovative, high-risk, and high-impact agricultural start-ups.

Focus Areas | Investment in agriculture, technology-driven start-ups, farm mechanization, and rural enterprises.

Objectives | – Foster investment in agriculture.

– Create employment opportunities.

– Encourage youth participation in agriculture.

– Strengthen the agricultural value chain.

Solution: C

Aspect | AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises

Established | Following the 2022-23 Budget announcement by India’s Finance Minister.

Purpose | To support innovative, high-risk, and high-impact agricultural start-ups.

Focus Areas | Investment in agriculture, technology-driven start-ups, farm mechanization, and rural enterprises.

Objectives | – Foster investment in agriculture.

– Create employment opportunities.

– Encourage youth participation in agriculture.

– Strengthen the agricultural value chain.

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points India, along with Brazil, South Africa, and China, formed the BASIC Group in the 2000s. What was the main reason behind the formation of this group? (a) To create a coalition for nuclear disarmament (b) To safeguard their developmental and poverty reduction objectives in climate negotiations (c) To promote technological innovation in AI (d) To negotiate favourable trade policies Correct Solution: B The formation of the BASIC Group by Brazil, South Africa, India, and China was a strategic move to safeguard developmental and poverty reduction objectives during climate negotiations in the 2000s. These countries recognized the need to balance their environmental responsibilities with their developmental needs, and they worked collectively to ensure that the global climate frameworks, such as the Kyoto Protocol, did not impose obligations that could hinder their economic growth and poverty alleviation efforts. Incorrect Solution: B The formation of the BASIC Group by Brazil, South Africa, India, and China was a strategic move to safeguard developmental and poverty reduction objectives during climate negotiations in the 2000s. These countries recognized the need to balance their environmental responsibilities with their developmental needs, and they worked collectively to ensure that the global climate frameworks, such as the Kyoto Protocol, did not impose obligations that could hinder their economic growth and poverty alleviation efforts.

#### 6. Question

India, along with Brazil, South Africa, and China, formed the BASIC Group in the 2000s. What was the main reason behind the formation of this group?

• (a) To create a coalition for nuclear disarmament

• (b) To safeguard their developmental and poverty reduction objectives in climate negotiations

• (c) To promote technological innovation in AI

• (d) To negotiate favourable trade policies

Solution: B

The formation of the BASIC Group by Brazil, South Africa, India, and China was a strategic move to safeguard developmental and poverty reduction objectives during climate negotiations in the 2000s. These countries recognized the need to balance their environmental responsibilities with their developmental needs, and they worked collectively to ensure that the global climate frameworks, such as the Kyoto Protocol, did not impose obligations that could hinder their economic growth and poverty alleviation efforts.

Solution: B

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points Which of the following is not a notable feature of Saturn as compared to Jupiter? (a) Longer orbital period (b) Moon Titan (c) Great Red Spot (d) Spectacular ring system Correct Solution: C The Great Red Spot is a notable feature of Jupiter, a giant storm that has been ongoing for centuries. Saturn, on the other hand, is known for its spectacular ring system with seven rings, and it also has the large moon Titan. Saturn has a longer orbital period of 29.5 Earth years compared to Jupiter’s 11.9 years. Incorrect Solution: C The Great Red Spot is a notable feature of Jupiter, a giant storm that has been ongoing for centuries. Saturn, on the other hand, is known for its spectacular ring system with seven rings, and it also has the large moon Titan. Saturn has a longer orbital period of 29.5 Earth years compared to Jupiter’s 11.9 years.

#### 7. Question

Which of the following is not a notable feature of Saturn as compared to Jupiter?

• (a) Longer orbital period

• (b) Moon Titan

• (c) Great Red Spot

• (d) Spectacular ring system

Solution: C

The Great Red Spot is a notable feature of Jupiter, a giant storm that has been ongoing for centuries. Saturn, on the other hand, is known for its spectacular ring system with seven rings, and it also has the large moon Titan. Saturn has a longer orbital period of 29.5 Earth years compared to Jupiter’s 11.9 years.

Solution: C

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points What is the role of Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) in blockchain technology? (a) It allows developers to mine cryptocurrencies more efficiently (b) It replaces traditional blockchains with centralized cloud databases (c) It centralizes the blockchain ecosystem by hosting all decentralized apps (d) It provides infrastructure and tools to build blockchain applications without requiring users to manage the blockchain themselves Correct Solution: D Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) offers cloud-based infrastructure and tools that enable businesses and developers to build, deploy, and manage blockchain applications without the need for creating or maintaining the blockchain infrastructure themselves. Microsoft Azure’s BaaS is an example, allowing businesses to quickly set up blockchain applications. Incorrect Solution: D Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) offers cloud-based infrastructure and tools that enable businesses and developers to build, deploy, and manage blockchain applications without the need for creating or maintaining the blockchain infrastructure themselves. Microsoft Azure’s BaaS is an example, allowing businesses to quickly set up blockchain applications.

#### 8. Question

What is the role of Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) in blockchain technology?

• (a) It allows developers to mine cryptocurrencies more efficiently

• (b) It replaces traditional blockchains with centralized cloud databases

• (c) It centralizes the blockchain ecosystem by hosting all decentralized apps

• (d) It provides infrastructure and tools to build blockchain applications without requiring users to manage the blockchain themselves

Solution: D

Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) offers cloud-based infrastructure and tools that enable businesses and developers to build, deploy, and manage blockchain applications without the need for creating or maintaining the blockchain infrastructure themselves. Microsoft Azure’s BaaS is an example, allowing businesses to quickly set up blockchain applications.

Solution: D

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the moons of Jupiter and Saturn: Both Jupiter and Saturn have numerous moons due to their large size and gravitational influence. Jupiter has more moons than Saturn. Titan is the largest moon of Saturn. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 1 is correct as both Jupiter and Saturn have many moons due to their large size and strong gravitational influence. Statement 2 is incorrect because Saturn has more moons than Jupiter, with 145 moons compared to Jupiter’s 95. Statement 3 is correct, as Titan is the largest moon of Saturn. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is correct as both Jupiter and Saturn have many moons due to their large size and strong gravitational influence. Statement 2 is incorrect because Saturn has more moons than Jupiter, with 145 moons compared to Jupiter’s 95. Statement 3 is correct, as Titan is the largest moon of Saturn.

#### 9. Question

Consider the following statements about the moons of Jupiter and Saturn:

• Both Jupiter and Saturn have numerous moons due to their large size and gravitational influence.

• Jupiter has more moons than Saturn.

• Titan is the largest moon of Saturn.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Statement 1 is correct as both Jupiter and Saturn have many moons due to their large size and strong gravitational influence.

Statement 2 is incorrect because Saturn has more moons than Jupiter, with 145 moons compared to Jupiter’s 95.

Statement 3 is correct, as Titan is the largest moon of Saturn.

Solution: B

Statement 1 is correct as both Jupiter and Saturn have many moons due to their large size and strong gravitational influence.

Statement 2 is incorrect because Saturn has more moons than Jupiter, with 145 moons compared to Jupiter’s 95.

Statement 3 is correct, as Titan is the largest moon of Saturn.

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points What is the primary purpose of the recall guidelines announced by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)? (a) To regulate the pricing of pharmaceutical drugs (b) To promote international trade of Indian drugs (c) To improve the manufacturing process of drugs (d) To ensure quick removal of drugs that fail testing from the Correct Solution: D The recall guidelines announced by the DCGI are intended to safeguard public health by ensuring that drugs which fail quality tests in government laboratories are swiftly removed from the market. This step is critical in preventing harmful drugs from being consumed by the public, thus reducing the risk of adverse health effects and ensuring that only safe and effective medications are available to patients. The guidelines are a proactive measure to enhance drug safety standards in India. Incorrect Solution: D The recall guidelines announced by the DCGI are intended to safeguard public health by ensuring that drugs which fail quality tests in government laboratories are swiftly removed from the market. This step is critical in preventing harmful drugs from being consumed by the public, thus reducing the risk of adverse health effects and ensuring that only safe and effective medications are available to patients. The guidelines are a proactive measure to enhance drug safety standards in India.

#### 10. Question

What is the primary purpose of the recall guidelines announced by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)?

• (a) To regulate the pricing of pharmaceutical drugs

• (b) To promote international trade of Indian drugs

• (c) To improve the manufacturing process of drugs

• (d) To ensure quick removal of drugs that fail testing from the

Solution: D

The recall guidelines announced by the DCGI are intended to safeguard public health by ensuring that drugs which fail quality tests in government laboratories are swiftly removed from the market. This step is critical in preventing harmful drugs from being consumed by the public, thus reducing the risk of adverse health effects and ensuring that only safe and effective medications are available to patients. The guidelines are a proactive measure to enhance drug safety standards in India.

Solution: D

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