UPSC Current Affairs MCQs – 03-04 Sept 2025
- The Supreme Court recently ruled that Governors cannot stall bills indefinitely. Which of
the following are correct implications of this judgment?
A) Strengthens legislative supremacy
B) Promotes cooperative federalism
C) Limits judicial review
D) Ensures timely governance
Answer: A, B, D
Explanation: The judgment ensures Governors must act within reasonable time, upholding
legislative primacy, cooperative federalism, and preventing governance paralysis. - India’s target of a $1 trillion semiconductor market primarily focuses on:
A) Boosting domestic chip manufacturing
B) Attracting global semiconductor giants
C) Reducing import dependency
D) Expanding agriculture subsidies
Answer: A, B, C
Explanation: The initiative seeks to enhance chip design, fab manufacturing, and reduce reliance
on imports, aligning with Make in India and Digital India. - The 20th Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2025 emphasized:
A) Reimagining sustainability
B) Forest regulation reforms
C) Agricultural subsidies expansion
D) Amendments to Environment Audit Rules
Answer: A, B, D
Explanation: The GSS 2025 focused on resilient, regenerative, and responsible sustainability with
key legal reforms in environment governance. - The AQLI 2025 Report by EPIC highlighted which major concern for India?
A) Decline in literacy rates
B) Air pollution reducing life expectancy
C) Desertification of agricultural land
D) Cybersecurity threats
Answer: B
Explanation: The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2025 report found air pollution cuts India’s life
expectancy by 3.5 years, worst in the Northern Plains. - Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited was launched to:
A) Provide affordable credit to rural women
B) Digitize cooperative financing
C) Support women-led entrepreneurship
D) Promote agricultural subsidies
Answer: A, B, C
Explanation: The cooperative provides low-cost credit with digital systems to empower rural
women entrepreneurs in Bihar. - Which of the following statements about India’s first indigenous 32-bit Vikram chip are
correct?
A) Developed under Semicon India 2025
B) Reduces dependency on imported chips
C) Enhances India’s semiconductor ecosystem
D) Designed for textile automation
Answer: A, B, C
Explanation: The Vikram chip strengthens India’s semiconductor ecosystem, supporting
self-reliance in technology. - The extension of CAA registration cut-off date to December 31, 2024 applies to persecuted
minorities from:
A) Myanmar
B) Afghanistan
C) Bangladesh
D) Pakistan
Answer: B, C, D
Explanation: The Citizenship Amendment Act facilitates citizenship for minorities from
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. - APEDA’s BHARATI Initiative aims to:
A) Support agri-food startups
B) Expand exports to $50 billion by 2030
C) Promote GI-tagged products
D) Reduce dependency on fossil fuels
Answer: A, B, C
Explanation: The BHARATI initiative supports 100 startups, promotes GI products, and targets $50
billion in agri-food exports. - The RBI approved reappointment of R Gandhi as Non-Executive Chairman of Yes Bank
until:
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2028
Answer: C
Explanation: R Gandhi has been reappointed till May 2027. - Which of the following sectors were covered under the Samarth Incubation Program –
Cohort II?
A) AI and UAVs
B) Cybersecurity
C) Textile sector
D) Quantum computing
Answer: A, B
Explanation: The program by C-DOT, STPI, and TiE Delhi-NCR supports startups in AI, UAVs,
and cybersecurity. - UPI transactions crossed 20 billion monthly in August 2025. What was the YoY increase
in transaction volume?
A) 21%
B) 25%
C) 34%
D) 50%
Answer: C
Explanation: UPI saw a 34% YoY increase in transaction volume with 645 million daily
transactions. - The Kapas Kisan app was launched to:
A) Digitize cotton procurement
B) Enhance MSP transparency
C) Improve cotton farmer efficiency
D) Subsidize jute farming
Answer: A, B, C
Explanation: The app digitizes MSP cotton procurement and improves transparency for farmers. - Which institution developed ‘PRATUSH’ radiometer?
A) IIT Delhi
B) Raman Research Institute
C) ISRO
D) DRDO
Answer: B
Explanation: RRI Bengaluru developed PRATUSH to detect faint hydrogen signals from the
Cosmic Dawn. - Which international summit recently emphasized actionable climate solutions?
A) COP-30
B) G-20
C) BRICS
D) ASEAN
Answer: A
Explanation: COP-30 will focus on practical climate actions and accountability. - Which leader’s visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties with India in 2025?
A) US President
B) UK PM
C) Singapore PM
D) Japan PM
Answer: C
Explanation: The Singapore PM’s visit aims to enhance trade and strategic cooperation. - Which organization signed an MoU with BRISKPE for cross-border payments?
A) RBI
B) FIEO
C) NABARD
D) Exim Bank
Answer: B
Explanation: The FIEO-BRISKPE MoU supports MSMEs with efficient international trade
payments. - Which natural disaster in Sudan claimed over 1,000 lives in 2025?
A) Earthquake
B) Tsunami
C) Landslide
D) Flood
Answer: C
Explanation: A massive landslide in Sudan led to a major humanitarian crisis. - Which body approved a $125 million loan for Assam’s urban services?
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) ADB
D) AIIB
Answer: C
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank sanctioned $125 million for urban infrastructure in
Assam. - The WHO’s latest mental health report revealed:
A) 500 million people with mental illness
B) 1 billion living with mental health conditions
C) Suicide accounts for 1 in 100 deaths
D) Both B and C
Answer: D
Explanation: WHO reports over 1 billion people have mental health conditions, with suicide
causing 1 in 100 deaths globally. - India delivered 21 tonnes of relief material in 2025 to which country after an earthquake?
A) Nepal
B) Turkey
C) Afghanistan
D) Myanmar
Answer: C
Explanation: India provided humanitarian aid of 21 tonnes to quake-hit Afghanistan
