February 24, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

February 24, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

1. Under which article of the Indian Constitution can retired judges be appointed as ad hoc judges in high courts?

A) Article 127
B) Article 224-A
C) Article 214
D) Article 136

Answer: B) Article 224-A

2. What was the key relaxation made by the Supreme Court in its January 2025 order regarding ad hoc judges?

A) Ad-hoc judges can now hear all types of cases.
B) Ad-hoc judges can be appointed even if vacancies are below 20% of sanctioned strength.
C) The tenure of ad hoc judges was extended to 10 years.
D) Ad-hoc judges will now receive full retirement benefits.

Answer: B) Ad-hoc judges can be appointed even if vacancies are below 20% of sanctioned strength.

3. Which case established conditions for appointing ad-hoc judges based on vacancy rates and case backlogs?

A) Vishaka vs. State of Rajasthan (1997)
B) Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala (1973)
C) Lok Prahari vs. Union of India (2021)
D) S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India (1994)

Answer: C) Lok Prahari vs. Union of India (2021)

4. Which constitutional provision in India guarantees the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion?

A) Article 14
B) Article 19
C) Article 25
D) Article 32

Answer: C) Article 25

5. Which landmark Supreme Court case ruled that the right to propagate religion does not include the right to convert others?

A) Sarla Mudgal vs. Union of India (1995)
B) Rev. Stainislaus vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (1977)
C) Lily Thomas vs. Union of India (2000)
D) Graham Staines Case (2011)

Answer: B) Rev. Stainislaus vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (1977)

6. What is a key issue associated with anti-conversion laws in India?

A) They promote forced conversions.
B) They clearly define terms like “inducement” and “allurement.”
C) They place the burden of proof on the accused rather than the state.
D) They are only applicable to specific religions.

Answer: C) They place the burden of proof on the accused rather than the state.

7. Which of the following Supreme Court directives is aimed at reducing gender-based crimes and promoting gender equality?

A) Introduction of Sexual Equality, Moral and Ethical training, and Etiquette in school curriculum
B) Banning social media discussions on gender rights
C) Restricting women’s employment to certain sectors
D) Reducing reservation for women in education and employment

Answer: A) Introduction of Sexual Equality, Moral and Ethical training, and Etiquette in school curriculum

8. What is the primary objective of the Kerala Gender-Neutral Curriculum?

A) To eliminate English language studies in schools
B) To promote gender sensitivity, inclusivity, and challenge patriarchal norms
C) To introduce military training in primary education
D) To promote single-gender schools across the state

Answer: B) To promote gender sensitivity, inclusivity, and challenge patriarchal norms

9. Under which international framework is gender equality explicitly emphasized as a fundamental human right and a key goal for global development?

A) The Hague Convention
B) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Goal 5
C) Paris Agreement on Climate Change
D) World Trade Organization (WTO) Regulations

Answer: B) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Goal 5

10. Which country handed over the chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) to India in 2025?

A) Sri Lanka
B) Maldives
C) Bangladesh
D) Myanmar

Answer: C) Bangladesh

11. What is the primary objective of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO)?

A) Promoting large-scale industrial fishing in the Bay of Bengal
B) Assisting member countries in improving livelihood opportunities and enhancing the quality of life of small-scale fisher folk
C) Conducting deep-sea mining and oil exploration
D) Establishing military bases in the Bay of Bengal region

Answer: B) Assisting member countries in improving livelihood opportunities and enhancing the quality of life of small-scale fisher folk

12. As per the UN FAO, what percentage of the world’s fishers and fish workers are employed in small-scale fisheries (SSF)?

A) 50%
B) 70%
C) 90%
D) 95%

Answer: C) 90%

13. Jhumur dance is primarily associated with which community in Assam?

A) Ahom Community
B) Bodo Tribe
C) Tea Tribe
D) Mishing Tribe

Answer: C) Tea Tribe

14. Which musical instruments are commonly used in Jhumur dance performances?

A) Sitar and Tabla
B) Madal, Dhol, Dhak, Flutes, and Cymbals
C) Violin and Harmonium
D) Santoor and Shehnai

Answer: B) Madal, Dhol, Dhak, Flutes, and Cymbals

15. What does a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reading above 50 indicate?

A) Economic Contraction
B) Economic Expansion
C) Stagnation in Business Activity
D) Increase in Inflation

Answer: B) Economic Expansion

16. Which organization conducts PMI surveys in India?

A) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B) Ministry of Finance
C) S&P Global
D) National Statistical Office (NSO)

Answer: C) S&P Global

17. Under which international treaty is diplomatic immunity granted to diplomats?

A) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B) Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961
C) Geneva Convention, 1949
D) UN Charter

Answer: B) Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961

18. What is the term used when a host country declares a diplomat as unwelcome and asks them to leave?

A) Diplomatic Expulsion
B) Persona Non Grata
C) Diplomatic Retaliation
D) Consular Revocation

Answer: B) Persona Non Grata

19. Under which Indian law is the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations implemented?

A) Foreigners Act, 1946
B) Protection of Diplomats Act, 1982
C) Diplomatic Relations (Vienna Convention) Act, 1972
D) International Treaties Implementation Act, 1975

Answer: C) Diplomatic Relations (Vienna Convention) Act, 1972

20. Which Indian city has been the most affected by sea level rise between 1987 and 2021?

A) Chennai
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Goa

Answer: B) Mumbai