UPSC Prelims 2025 Timed Daily Quiz (Current Affairs) – 12th April 2025
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12th April, 2025
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12th April, 2025
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Question 1Which of the following statements correctly explains the significance of the proposed Bharat Sovereign Wealth Fund (BSWF)?
Which of the following statements correctly explains the significance of the proposed Bharat Sovereign Wealth Fund (BSWF)?
It allows citizens to directly invest in PSU shares via a digital platform.
It seeks to consolidate government equity into a professionally managed fund to promote strategic investments.
It is a fund exclusively for financing welfare schemes in aspirational districts.
It focuses solely on financing climate-related infrastructure projects.
Question 2With reference to Olive Ridley turtles in India, consider the following statements:
- They are listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- They exhibit mass nesting behavior called "Arribada".
- Gahirmatha in Odisha is the only mass nesting site in India.
Which of the statements are correct?
With reference to Olive Ridley turtles in India, consider the following statements:
- They are listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- They exhibit mass nesting behavior called "Arribada".
- Gahirmatha in Odisha is the only mass nesting site in India.
Which of the statements are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Question 3The recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24 reveals which of the following trends?
The recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24 reveals which of the following trends?
Rural consumption decreased while urban consumption increased.
Non-food expenditure constitutes a majority share of MPCE in both rural and urban areas
Inequality has increased across both rural and urban areas post-pandemic.
Only the top 20% saw significant growth in MPCE.
Question 4What could be a potential outcome of the climate-driven transformation in boreal forests, as projected in recent studies?
What could be a potential outcome of the climate-driven transformation in boreal forests, as projected in recent studies?
Complete desertification of southern boreal zones
Increase in tree density across all temperature ranges
Shift towards more frequent and severe wildfires
No change in carbon sink potential
Question 5The NPCI-imposed 30% cap on UPI transactions per Third-Party App Provider (TPAP) is primarily intended to:
The NPCI-imposed 30% cap on UPI transactions per Third-Party App Provider (TPAP) is primarily intended to:
Increase government control over digital transactions
Encourage cash usage in rural markets
Promote a balanced and competitive digital payment ecosystem
Prioritize government-run payment platforms