UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 8 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 Which of the following doctrines prevents the legislature from enacting laws indirectly that would violate constitutional limits? (a) Doctrine of Substantive Due Process (b) Doctrine of Eclipse (c) Doctrine of Colorable Legislation (d) Doctrine of Severability Correct Solution: C The Doctrine of Colorable Legislation prevents the legislature from enacting laws indirectly that would violate constitutional limits, ensuring that the intent behind the law is constitutionally valid. Incorrect Solution: C The Doctrine of Colorable Legislation prevents the legislature from enacting laws indirectly that would violate constitutional limits, ensuring that the intent behind the law is constitutionally valid.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following doctrines prevents the legislature from enacting laws indirectly that would violate constitutional limits?

• (a) Doctrine of Substantive Due Process

• (b) Doctrine of Eclipse

• (c) Doctrine of Colorable Legislation

• (d) Doctrine of Severability

Solution: C

The Doctrine of Colorable Legislation prevents the legislature from enacting laws indirectly that would violate constitutional limits, ensuring that the intent behind the law is constitutionally valid.

Solution: C

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): The National MPI uses data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS). The National MPI includes indicators such as health, education, and standard of living. The Global MPI is published by the World Bank in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 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: The National MPI uses data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) to estimate multiple deprivations at the household level. Statement 2 is correct: The National MPI includes indicators related to health, education, and standard of living. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Global MPI is published by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), not by the World Bank and IMF. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is correct: The National MPI uses data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) to estimate multiple deprivations at the household level. Statement 2 is correct: The National MPI includes indicators related to health, education, and standard of living. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Global MPI is published by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), not by the World Bank and IMF.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI):

• The National MPI uses data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS).

• The National MPI includes indicators such as health, education, and standard of living.

• The Global MPI is published by the World Bank in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Statement 1 is correct: The National MPI uses data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) to estimate multiple deprivations at the household level.

Statement 2 is correct: The National MPI includes indicators related to health, education, and standard of living.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Global MPI is published by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), not by the World Bank and IMF.

Solution: B

Statement 1 is correct: The National MPI uses data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) to estimate multiple deprivations at the household level.

Statement 2 is correct: The National MPI includes indicators related to health, education, and standard of living.

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Article 142: Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for complete justice. This article allows the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal against lower court decisions. Article 142 can be used to protect civil liberties in cases where no specific law exists. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for complete justice, including in cases where no specific law exists to protect civil liberties. Statement 2 is incorrect because it relates to Article 136, not Article 142. Incorrect Solution: A Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for complete justice, including in cases where no specific law exists to protect civil liberties. Statement 2 is incorrect because it relates to Article 136, not Article 142.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Article 142:

• Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for complete justice.

• This article allows the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal against lower court decisions.

• Article 142 can be used to protect civil liberties in cases where no specific law exists.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for complete justice, including in cases where no specific law exists to protect civil liberties.

Statement 2 is incorrect because it relates to Article 136, not Article 142.

Solution: A

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for complete justice, including in cases where no specific law exists to protect civil liberties.

Statement 2 is incorrect because it relates to Article 136, not Article 142.

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points What role does the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) play in the operation of nuclear reactors like KAPS-4? (a) It manages the day-to-day operations of nuclear power plants. (b) It provides funding for nuclear power projects. (c) It designs nuclear reactors for India. (d) It is responsible for regulating and approving the power levels and safety protocols of nuclear reactors. Correct Solution: D The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) is responsible for ensuring that nuclear power plants in India operate safely. It regulates and approves power levels, as well as ensures that all safety protocols are followed before allowing reactors like KAPS-4 to operate at full capacity. Incorrect Solution: D The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) is responsible for ensuring that nuclear power plants in India operate safely. It regulates and approves power levels, as well as ensures that all safety protocols are followed before allowing reactors like KAPS-4 to operate at full capacity.

#### 4. Question

What role does the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) play in the operation of nuclear reactors like KAPS-4?

• (a) It manages the day-to-day operations of nuclear power plants.

• (b) It provides funding for nuclear power projects.

• (c) It designs nuclear reactors for India.

• (d) It is responsible for regulating and approving the power levels and safety protocols of nuclear reactors.

Solution: D

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) is responsible for ensuring that nuclear power plants in India operate safely. It regulates and approves power levels, as well as ensures that all safety protocols are followed before allowing reactors like KAPS-4 to operate at full capacity.

Solution: D

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (as amended in 2019): The Act provided for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level. The Act mandates the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state. The Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level. 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 the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state; it is up to the discretion of the state governments. Statement 3 is correct as the Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level for the protection of human rights. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is correct as the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state; it is up to the discretion of the state governments. Statement 3 is correct as the Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level for the protection of human rights.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (as amended in 2019):

• The Act provided for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level.

• The Act mandates the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state.

• The Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level.

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 the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level.

Statement 2 is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state; it is up to the discretion of the state governments.

Statement 3 is correct as the Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level for the protection of human rights.

Solution: B

Statement 1 is correct as the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level.

Statement 2 is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state; it is up to the discretion of the state governments.

Statement 3 is correct as the Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level for the protection of human rights.

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about Amnesty International: Amnesty International is an international organization composed of volunteers who campaign for human rights. The organization is known for publishing reports on human rights abuses worldwide. Amnesty International is a governmental organization operating under the United Nations. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: C Statement 3 is incorrect. Statement 1 is correct as Amnesty International is indeed an international organization composed of volunteers who campaign for human rights. Statement 2 is correct because Amnesty International is well-known for publishing detailed reports on human rights abuses around the world. Statement 3 is incorrect because Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and operates independently, not under the United Nations. Incorrect Solution: C Statement 3 is incorrect. Statement 1 is correct as Amnesty International is indeed an international organization composed of volunteers who campaign for human rights. Statement 2 is correct because Amnesty International is well-known for publishing detailed reports on human rights abuses around the world. Statement 3 is incorrect because Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and operates independently, not under the United Nations.

#### 6. Question

Consider the following statements about Amnesty International:

• Amnesty International is an international organization composed of volunteers who campaign for human rights.

• The organization is known for publishing reports on human rights abuses worldwide.

• Amnesty International is a governmental organization operating under the United Nations.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 and 3 only

• (c) 1 and 2 only

• (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: C

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Statement 1 is correct as Amnesty International is indeed an international organization composed of volunteers who campaign for human rights.

Statement 2 is correct because Amnesty International is well-known for publishing detailed reports on human rights abuses around the world.

Statement 3 is incorrect because Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and operates independently, not under the United Nations.

Solution: C

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Statement 1 is correct as Amnesty International is indeed an international organization composed of volunteers who campaign for human rights.

Statement 2 is correct because Amnesty International is well-known for publishing detailed reports on human rights abuses around the world.

Statement 3 is incorrect because Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and operates independently, not under the United Nations.

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points The Public Liability Insurance Act (PLIA), 1991, mandates that: a) All industries must have insurance coverage for financial relief in case of industrial accidents involving hazardous substances. b) The insurance is optional for small-scale industries. c) Only government-run industries are required to obtain liability insurance. d) Industries handling non-hazardous materials are exempt from having insurance. Correct Solution: A The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 came into being in the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. This law requires all enterprises that own or have control over handling of any hazardous substance, to subscribe to a “public liability insurance policy cover” whereby they are insured against the claims from third parties for death or injury or property damage caused by hazardous substances handled in their enterprise. Incorrect Solution: A The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 came into being in the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. This law requires all enterprises that own or have control over handling of any hazardous substance, to subscribe to a “public liability insurance policy cover” whereby they are insured against the claims from third parties for death or injury or property damage caused by hazardous substances handled in their enterprise.

#### 7. Question

The Public Liability Insurance Act (PLIA), 1991, mandates that:

• a) All industries must have insurance coverage for financial relief in case of industrial accidents involving hazardous substances.

• b) The insurance is optional for small-scale industries.

• c) Only government-run industries are required to obtain liability insurance.

• d) Industries handling non-hazardous materials are exempt from having insurance.

Solution: A

The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 came into being in the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.

• This law requires all enterprises that own or have control over handling of any hazardous substance, to subscribe to a “public liability insurance policy cover” whereby they are insured against the claims from third parties for death or injury or property damage caused by hazardous substances handled in their enterprise.

Solution: A

The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 came into being in the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding microplastics and initiatives to tackle them: Microplastics are easily broken down into harmless molecules by natural processes. The GloLitter Partnerships Project is a global initiative to address the issue of marine litter, including microplastics. India’s “Un-Plastic Collective” is a collaborative initiative to reduce plastic pollution in the country. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: C Statement 1 is incorrect because microplastics are not easily broken down by natural processes. They persist in the environment, particularly in marine ecosystems, where they can cause significant harm to wildlife and ecosystems. Statement 2 is correct; the GloLitter Partnerships Project is a global initiative aimed at preventing and reducing marine litter, including microplastics, by promoting best practices and reducing plastic waste from maritime sources. Statement 3 is also correct; the “Un-Plastic Collective” is an Indian initiative that brings together businesses, NGOs, and government agencies to collectively reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives. This initiative is part of India’s broader efforts to combat the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste. Incorrect Solution: C Statement 1 is incorrect because microplastics are not easily broken down by natural processes. They persist in the environment, particularly in marine ecosystems, where they can cause significant harm to wildlife and ecosystems. Statement 2 is correct; the GloLitter Partnerships Project is a global initiative aimed at preventing and reducing marine litter, including microplastics, by promoting best practices and reducing plastic waste from maritime sources. Statement 3 is also correct; the “Un-Plastic Collective” is an Indian initiative that brings together businesses, NGOs, and government agencies to collectively reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives. This initiative is part of India’s broader efforts to combat the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste.

#### 8. Question

Consider the following statements regarding microplastics and initiatives to tackle them:

• Microplastics are easily broken down into harmless molecules by natural processes.

• The GloLitter Partnerships Project is a global initiative to address the issue of marine litter, including microplastics.

• India’s “Un-Plastic Collective” is a collaborative initiative to reduce plastic pollution in the country.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 1 and 3 only

• (c) 2 and 3 only

• (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: C

Statement 1 is incorrect because microplastics are not easily broken down by natural processes. They persist in the environment, particularly in marine ecosystems, where they can cause significant harm to wildlife and ecosystems.

Statement 2 is correct; the GloLitter Partnerships Project is a global initiative aimed at preventing and reducing marine litter, including microplastics, by promoting best practices and reducing plastic waste from maritime sources.

Statement 3 is also correct; the “Un-Plastic Collective” is an Indian initiative that brings together businesses, NGOs, and government agencies to collectively reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives. This initiative is part of India’s broader efforts to combat the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste.

Solution: C

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Which biotechnology technique is used to increase the shelf life of food products? a) Tissue culture b) Gene therapy c) Edible vaccines d) Molecular diagnostics Correct Solution: A Tissue culture is a technique used in biotechnology to regenerate disease-free plants in laboratories, ensuring the production of high-quality planting materials. It also plays a crucial role in extending the shelf life of food products by producing plants with desirable traits, reducing waste, and ensuring access to fresher produce. This application is critical for improving food security and reducing post-harvest losses. Incorrect Solution: A Tissue culture is a technique used in biotechnology to regenerate disease-free plants in laboratories, ensuring the production of high-quality planting materials. It also plays a crucial role in extending the shelf life of food products by producing plants with desirable traits, reducing waste, and ensuring access to fresher produce. This application is critical for improving food security and reducing post-harvest losses.

#### 9. Question

Which biotechnology technique is used to increase the shelf life of food products?

• a) Tissue culture

• b) Gene therapy

• c) Edible vaccines

• d) Molecular diagnostics

Solution: A

Tissue culture is a technique used in biotechnology to regenerate disease-free plants in laboratories, ensuring the production of high-quality planting materials. It also plays a crucial role in extending the shelf life of food products by producing plants with desirable traits, reducing waste, and ensuring access to fresher produce. This application is critical for improving food security and reducing post-harvest losses.

Solution: A

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Global Compact? A Global Compact is an initiative that unites countries or organizations to commit to shared goals and principles. It often focuses on sustainable development, human rights, and global cooperation. The Global Compact is a legally binding agreement among participating countries. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is correct as a Global Compact is an initiative that brings together countries or organizations to commit to shared goals and principles. Statement 2 is correct because the focus of Global Compacts often includes sustainable development, human rights, and global cooperation. Statement 3 is incorrect because Global Compacts are generally not legally binding agreements; they are more about mutual commitments and cooperation. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is correct as a Global Compact is an initiative that brings together countries or organizations to commit to shared goals and principles. Statement 2 is correct because the focus of Global Compacts often includes sustainable development, human rights, and global cooperation. Statement 3 is incorrect because Global Compacts are generally not legally binding agreements; they are more about mutual commitments and cooperation.

#### 10. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Global Compact?

• A Global Compact is an initiative that unites countries or organizations to commit to shared goals and principles.

• It often focuses on sustainable development, human rights, and global cooperation.

• The Global Compact is a legally binding agreement among participating countries.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) 1 and 2 only

• (b) 1 and 3 only

• (c) 2 and 3 only

• (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: A

Statement 1 is correct as a Global Compact is an initiative that brings together countries or organizations to commit to shared goals and principles.

Statement 2 is correct because the focus of Global Compacts often includes sustainable development, human rights, and global cooperation.

Statement 3 is incorrect because Global Compacts are generally not legally binding agreements; they are more about mutual commitments and cooperation.

Solution: A

Statement 1 is correct as a Global Compact is an initiative that brings together countries or organizations to commit to shared goals and principles.

Statement 2 is correct because the focus of Global Compacts often includes sustainable development, human rights, and global cooperation.

Statement 3 is incorrect because Global Compacts are generally not legally binding agreements; they are more about mutual commitments and cooperation.

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