Daily Current Affairs Mcq for UPSC Dt.02.09.2025.

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the clean energy transition in Indian cities:

1. The WRI India report emphasizes that urban local bodies alone can achieve clean energy transition without private partnerships.
2. Scaling adoption of renewable energy in cities requires collaboration among utilities, civil society, and private players.
3. Indian cities are considered critical engines for India’s broader decarbonization journey.

Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (B)

Q2. The “India’s green energy paradox” refers to which of the following?

1. India has 44 GW of renewable capacity unutilized.
2. Lack of transmission infrastructure and incentives stalls renewable energy uptake.
3. Over-dependence on imported solar panels has reduced India’s renewable generation to below global averages.

Options:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (A)

Q3. With reference to the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, consider the following:

1. In 2025, the pilgrimage registered 55 zero-pilgrim days due to extreme weather.
2. The Uttarakhand government has prioritized resilient infrastructure over mere tourism growth.
3. The Char Dham circuit includes Kedarnath, Badrinath, Rameswaram and Dwarka.

Which of the statements are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (A)

Q4. Exercise MAITREE-XIV, seen in news (2025), is a joint military exercise between:

(A) India and Myanmar
(B) India and Thailand
(C) India and Sri Lanka
(D) India and Vietnam

Answer: (B)

Q5. Which of the following Indian initiatives are related to the Indo-Pacific strategic outreach?

1. The First Training Squadron’s visit to Seychelles (2025)
2. Exercise MAITREE-XIV in Meghalaya
3. SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) policy

Options:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (D)

Q6. With reference to the “Thal Sainik Camp 2025”, consider the following statements:

1. It is organized under the aegis of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
2. In 2025, 1,546 cadets are expected to participate in New Delhi.
3. It is exclusively for cadets from the Indian Army.

Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (A)

Q7. With reference to air pollution and health, which of the following are correct?

1. Recent studies indicate the presence of invisible bacteria in urban air, posing new health threats.
2. Unlike particulate matter (PM2.5), bacterial aerosols are not covered under India’s Air Quality Index (AQI).
3. WHO guidelines 2021 recognize microbial air contamination as a direct determinant of air quality.

Options:
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 2 and 3 only

Answer: (B)

Q8. India is home to 21 of the world’s 121 bio-companies. Which of the following best describes the term “bio-companies”?

(A) Firms engaged in renewable energy manufacturing
(B) Biotechnology and life sciences firms engaged in research, vaccines, and innovation
(C) Companies manufacturing organic fertilizers and bio-inputs only
(D) Enterprises focusing exclusively on biogas and biofuel

Answer: (B

Q9. Semicon India 2025, inaugurated by the Prime Minister, primarily focuses on:

1. Semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem
2. Reducing dependence on imported chips
3. Promoting India as a global hub for electronics manufacturing

Which of the above are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (D)

Q10. Which of the following schemes/events launched or organized in 2025 are correctly matched?

1. Coconut Development Board → Revised schemes for coconut-based industries
2. Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards → Recognition of academic excellence among SC/ST students
3. Exercise MAITREE-XIV → Joint exercise of India and Thailand in Arunachal Pradesh

Options:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (A)

Explanations to MCQs

Q1. Clean Energy Transition in Indian Cities

Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect → The WRI India report stresses that collaboration among local governments, utilities, private partners, and civil society is necessary. Urban local bodies alone cannot achieve clean energy transition.
• Statement 2 is correct → Adoption of renewable energy in cities requires cooperation across stakeholders.
• Statement 3 is correct → Cities are increasingly seen as engines of India’s decarbonization drive.

Q2. India’s Green Energy Paradox

Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct → India has 44 GW of renewable capacity that remains unutilized.
• Statement 2 is correct → Lack of transmission infrastructure, grid connectivity, and incentives has stalled progress.
• Statement 3 is incorrect → The paradox is not about dependence on imports but underutilization of available capacity.

Q3. Char Dham Yatra & Climate Shocks

Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct → In 2025, Char Dham Yatra faced 55 zero-pilgrim days due to climate shocks like heavy rains and landslides.
• Statement 2 is correct → Uttarakhand is under pressure to build resilient infrastructure rather than focusing only on tourism numbers.
• Statement 3 is incorrect → The Char Dham includes Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, not Rameswaram or Dwarka (they are part of Char Dham in Adi Shankaracharya’s definition, but not Uttarakhand’s Chhota Char Dham).

Q4. Exercise MAITREE-XIV

Answer: (B) India and Thailand

Explanation:

• Maitree is an India–Thailand bilateral military exercise focusing on counter-terrorism and jungle warfare.
• The 2025 edition (XIV) is being held in Meghalaya.

Q5. Indo-Pacific Strategic Outreach

Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Correct → Naval outreach (First Training Squadron in Seychelles) strengthens India’s Indian Ocean diplomacy.
• Statement 2: Correct → Maitree with Thailand enhances regional cooperation.
• Statement 3: Correct → SAGAR policy is India’s overarching Indo-Pacific strategy.

Q6. Thal Sainik Camp 2025

Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Correct → It is organized by the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
• Statement 2: Correct → In 2025, 1,546 cadets are participating in New Delhi.
• Statement 3: Incorrect → Though Army is a major part, the camp involves cadets across services (Army, Navy, Air Wing).

Q7. Invisible Bacteria in City Air

Answer: (B) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Correct → Studies have shown microbial aerosols in city air that may cause health threats.
• Statement 2: Correct → India’s Air Quality Index (AQI) does not include microbial load, only pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2, etc.
• Statement 3: Incorrect → WHO 2021 guidelines set PM, ozone, NO2, SO2, CO standards but do not cover microbial air contamination.

Q8. Bio-Companies in India

Answer: (B) Biotechnology and life sciences firms engaged in research, vaccines, and innovation

Explanation:

Q9. Semicon India 2025

Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Q10. Matching Schemes/Events

Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Correct → Coconut Development Board revised schemes for value addition and farmer support.
• Statement 2: Correct → Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards recognize SC/ST student excellence.
• Statement 3: Incorrect → Exercise Maitree-XIV is in Meghalaya, not Arunachal Pradesh.