Weekly Current Affairs Test : 22nd to 28th February 2025

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Question 1
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Consider the following pairs:
1. Article 72 : Empowers the President of India to grant pardons for offenses under state laws.
2. Article 161 : Grants the Governor the power to remit sentences for offenses under Union law.
3. Section 473 of the BNSS, 2023 : Allows state governments to remit sentences with conditions.
4. Section 433A of the CrPC : States that life convicts for offenses punishable by death cannot be released before completing 14 years of imprisonment.
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

A
Only one pair

B
Only two pairs

C
Only three pairs

D
All four pairs

Question 2
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What is the primary purpose of the NEP 2020 in India's education system?

A
To decrease the overall literacy rate in the country

B
To maintain the status quo in the existing education policies

C
To bridge gaps in quality, equity, and access to education at all levels

D
To promote regional languages exclusively

Question 3
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Consider the following statements regarding HIV and its testing methods:
1. HIV self-testing can effectively overcome the stigma associated with traditional HIV testing methods by offering privacy and convenience to individuals.
2. The prevalence of HIV in Mizoram is significantly higher than the national average of India.
3. HIV can be transmitted through casual contact such as hugging or sharing utensils.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 Only

B
1 and 2 Only

C
1 and 3 Only

D
1, 2 and 3

Question 4
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What does the Supreme Court of India require states to do regarding remission policies?

A
Implement remission policies within 1 month

B
Consider premature release of prisoners under remission policies without formal application

C
Exclude convicts from remission policies if they have violated any prison rules

D
Seek approval from the President for any remission decisions

Question 5
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What is the primary objective of the Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Framework (DRRAF) developed by CDRI, DoT, and NDMA?

A
To enhance financial profits for telecom operators

B
To ensure uninterrupted power supply for telecom towers

C
To reduce infrastructure damage and financial losses while enhancing emergency connectivity

D
To increase the number of telecom towers nationwide

Question 6
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What is the theme of the World Day of Social Justice in 2025?

A
Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps of Social Justice

B
Promoting Economic Growth for All

C
Eradicating Unemployment through Technology

D
Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Heritage

Question 7
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Consider the following pairs in the context of Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Framework (DRRAF):
1. Technical Planning &Design : Focuses on network redundancy and submarine cable protection.
2. Operations &Maintenance : Involves enforcing resilient building codes.
3. Policy, Institutions &Processes (PIPs) : Integrates disaster resilience into governance.
4. Financial Arrangements : Promotes parametric insurance for telecom operators.
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

A
Only one pair

B
Only two pairs

C
Only three pairs

D
All four pairs

Question 8
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What is the primary focus of the World Day of Social Justice theme for 2025, "Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps of Social Justice"?

A
Reducing poverty globally

B
Advocating for environmental sustainability

C
Promoting empowerment and inclusion

D
Enhancing technological innovation

Question 9
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 mandate that waste with a calorific value of 1500 Kcal/kg or more must be utilized for energy generation rather than being landfilled.
2. Waste segregation at source is primarily aimed at reducing the overall volume of waste generated in urban areas.
3. According to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, industrial units within 100 km of a Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) plant must replace at least 10% of their fuel with RDF.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 Only

B
1 and 2 Only

C
1 and 3 Only

D
1, 2 and 3

Question 10
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What is the primary driver of the HIV epidemic in Mizoram, according to the recent study mentioned in the text?

A
Unsafe blood transfusions

B
Commercial sex work

C
Shared needles for tattoos

D
Casual contact

Question 11
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Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
100% of telecom infrastructure in Assam and Uttarakhand are exposed to earthquakes.
Statement-II:
75% of telecom towers are exposed to lightning at the national level.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

C
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

D
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Question 12
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Which organization released the Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025?

A
World Wildlife Fund

B
Greenpeace

C
Germanwatch

D
United Nations Environment Programme

Question 13
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court has directed states to consider the premature release of prisoners under remission policies even without a formal application.
2. According to the Supreme Court, remission is a fundamental right guaranteed under the Indian Constitution.
3. The Mafabhai Motibhai Sagar Case (2024) emphasized that remission conditions must be reasonable and not arbitrarily stringent or vague.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 Only

B
1 and 3 Only

C
2 and 3 Only

D
1, 2 and 3

Question 14
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What is the primary goal of the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY)?

A
To provide free education for all children

B
To enhance infrastructure in urban areas

C
To promote drug-free initiatives among youth

D
To support Scheduled Caste communities through skill development and income generation

Question 15
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Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits human trafficking and forced labor?

A
Article 46

B
Article 39

C
Article 23

D
Article 24

Question 16
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Consider the following statements regarding the World Day of Social Justice:
1. The World Day of Social Justice is an initiative led by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to promote social justice, equality, human rights, and fair opportunities for all.
2. The ILO's Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization was adopted in response to the World Day of Social Justice.
3. In India, the Ministry of Labour and Employment is the nodal agency for implementing policies related to social justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 Only

B
1 and 2 Only

C
1 and 3 Only

D
1, 2 and 3

Question 17
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Consider the following pairs regarding Neutrinos and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020:
1. KM3NeT Observatory - Largest particle accelerator in the world
2. Neutrinos - Detected through Cherenkov radiation
3. NEP 2020 - Introduces a 5 3 3 4 educational structure
4. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan - Replaces the NEP of 1986
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

A
A. Only one pair

B
B. Only two pairs

C
C. Only three pairs

D
D. All four pairs

Question 18
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Consider the following statements regarding the Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Framework (DRRAF):
1. The DRRAF was developed solely by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) without collaboration with any other organization.
2. The framework proposes resilience measures across five dimensions, including Technical Planning &Design and Financial Arrangements.
3. The DRRAF includes a Disaster Risk and Resilience Index (DRRI) to assess telecom tower vulnerability based on hazard intensity and frequency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
A. 1 Only

B
B. 1 and 2 Only

C
C. 1 and 3 Only

D
D. 2 and 3 Only

Question 19
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Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Remission refers to the reduction of the duration of a prison sentence without altering the nature of the sentence, allowing a convict to be released earlier than the original term if they meet specific eligibility criteria.
Statement-II: Section 433A of the CrPC states that life convicts for offenses punishable by death cannot be released before completing 14 years of imprisonment.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

C
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

D
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Question 20
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Consider the following pairs:
1. World Day of Social Justice - Designated by the ILO on November 26, 2007.
2. Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization - Adopted by the ILO in 2008.
3. PM-AJAY - Supports Scheduled Caste communities through skill development.
4. NAMASTE - Ensures safety and livelihood for sanitation workers in rural India.
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

A
Only one pair

B
Only two pairs

C
Only three pairs

D
All four pairs

Question 21
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Consider the following pairs related to HIV and Judicial Backlog:
1. HIV Transmission Methods - Unprotected sexual intercourse, shared needles, tattooing, casual contact
2. National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) Initiation Year - 1992
3. Mediation Act Year - 2023
4. Primary Drivers of HIV Epidemic in Mizoram - Multiple sexual partners, unsafe blood transfusions
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

A
A. Only one pair

B
B. Only two pairs

C
C. Only three pairs

D
D. All four pairs

Question 22
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Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The United Nations observed the World Day of Social Justice (WDSJ) on February 20, 2025, advocating against poverty, exclusion, and unemployment while promoting equality and solidarity.
Statement-II:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) leads the initiative to promote social justice, equality, human rights, and fair opportunities for all.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

C
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

D
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Question 23
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What is the primary purpose of waste segregation at the source?

A
To increase pollution levels

B
To facilitate effective disposal and recycling

C
To mix hazardous and non-hazardous waste

D
To reduce community participation

Question 24
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What is the primary focus of the World Day of Social Justice as initiated by the International Labour Organization (ILO)?

A
Fostering technological innovation in labor markets

B
Promoting economic growth and industrialization

C
Celebrating cultural diversity and heritage

D
Advancing social justice, equality, and human rights

Question 25
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Which group is NOT identified as a focus of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in India?

A
Scheduled Castes

B
Entrepreneurs

C
Transgender Persons

D
Senior Citizens

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Question 1

Only one pair

Only two pairs

Only three pairs

All four pairs

Question 2

To decrease the overall literacy rate in the country

To maintain the status quo in the existing education policies

To bridge gaps in quality, equity, and access to education at all levels

To promote regional languages exclusively

Question 3

1 Only

1 and 2 Only

1 and 3 Only

1, 2 and 3

Question 4

Implement remission policies within 1 month

Consider premature release of prisoners under remission policies without formal application

Exclude convicts from remission policies if they have violated any prison rules

Seek approval from the President for any remission decisions

Question 5

To enhance financial profits for telecom operators

To ensure uninterrupted power supply for telecom towers

To reduce infrastructure damage and financial losses while enhancing emergency connectivity

To increase the number of telecom towers nationwide

Question 6

Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps of Social Justice

Promoting Economic Growth for All

Eradicating Unemployment through Technology

Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Heritage

Question 7

Only one pair

Only two pairs

Only three pairs

All four pairs

Question 8

Reducing poverty globally

Advocating for environmental sustainability

Promoting empowerment and inclusion

Enhancing technological innovation

Question 9

1 Only

1 and 2 Only

1 and 3 Only

1, 2 and 3

Question 10

Unsafe blood transfusions

Commercial sex work

Shared needles for tattoos

Casual contact

Question 11

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Question 12

World Wildlife Fund

Greenpeace

Germanwatch

United Nations Environment Programme

Question 13

1 Only

1 and 3 Only

2 and 3 Only

1, 2 and 3

Question 14

To provide free education for all children

To enhance infrastructure in urban areas

To promote drug-free initiatives among youth

To support Scheduled Caste communities through skill development and income generation

Question 15

Article 46

Article 39

Article 23

Article 24

Question 16

1 Only

1 and 2 Only

1 and 3 Only