February 25, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

February 25, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

1. Which of the following is NOT an appointment where the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is formally involved in the selection process?
A) Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
B) Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
C) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
D) Lokpal

Answer: C) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)

2. What is the primary concern regarding the CJI’s involvement in executive appointments?
A) It strengthens judicial accountability
B) It ensures absolute transparency in the appointment process
C) It may blur the separation of powers and lead to judicial overreach
D) It reduces the influence of the judiciary in governance

Answer: C) It may blur the separation of powers and lead to judicial overreach

3. Which landmark case led to the striking down of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) and upheld the collegium system for judicial appointments?
A) Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997)
B) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
C) Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India (2015)
D) Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India (1980)

Answer: C) Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India (2015)

4. Which countries are part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)?
A) France, Germany, Italy, and Spain
B) Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
C) Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Switzerland
D) United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden

Answer: B) Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein

5. What is the key objective of a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)?
A) To eliminate all tariffs between two countries
B) To provide legal protection for investors and ensure fair treatment
C) To facilitate only domestic investments in a country
D) To regulate international trade in agricultural products

Answer: B) To provide legal protection for investors and ensure fair treatment

6. Under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), how much investment has EFTA pledged in India over 15 years?
A) $50 billion
B) $100 billion
C) $200 billion
D) $500 billion

Answer: B) $100 billion

7. What was the primary Buddhist tradition associated with Ratnagiri during its peak?
A) Theravada Buddhism
B) Mahayana Buddhism
C) Vajrayana (Tantrayana) Buddhism
D) Zen Buddhism

Answer: C) Vajrayana (Tantrayana) Buddhism

8. Which unique archaeological discovery at Ratnagiri is considered the largest of its kind in Odisha?
A) A 10-meter tall Stupa
B) A 1.4-meter-tall Buddha Head
C) A rock-cut monastery
D) An ancient temple with Hindu deities

Answer: B) A 1.4-meter-tall Buddha Head

9. Which country recorded the highest number of internet shutdowns in 2024?
A) India
B) Myanmar
C) China
D) Iran

Answer: B) Myanmar

10. Under the Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024, what is the maximum duration for which an internet shutdown order can be imposed?
A) 7 days
B) 10 days
C) 15 days
D) 30 days

Answer: C) 15 days

11. Who is authorized to impose an internet shutdown at the state level in India?
A) Chief Minister
B) Secretary in charge of the State Home Department
C) State Director General of Police
D) Governor

Answer: B) Secretary in charge of the State Home Department

12. According to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, waste must be segregated into which three categories?
A) Organic, Chemical, and Recyclable
B) Wet, Dry, and Domestic Hazardous Waste
C) Medical, Plastic, and Biodegradable
D) Industrial, Household, and Construction Waste

Answer: B) Wet, Dry, and Domestic Hazardous Waste

13. As per the Supreme Court, what is a key requirement for waste-to-energy projects to be effective?
A) The installation of incinerators in every locality
B) The use of advanced thermal technology
C) Proper segregation of waste at the source
D) Dumping waste in designated landfills

Answer: C) Proper segregation of waste at the source

14. Under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, what is the minimum required distance for landfill sites from a river?
A) 50 meters
B) 100 meters
C) 200 meters
D) 500 meters

Answer: B) 100 meters

15. The Soliga tribe, recently acknowledged for their contribution to tiger conservation, primarily resides in which Indian state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Kerala
D) Madhya Pradesh

Answer: B) Karnataka

16. The Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve is located at the confluence of which two major geographical regions?
A) The Himalayas and the Indo-Gangetic Plain
B) The Western and Eastern Ghats
C) The Deccan Plateau and the Thar Desert
D) The Satpura Range and Vindhya Range

Answer: B) The Western and Eastern Ghats

17. What is the primary goal of the proposed tabletop experiment on gravity?
A) To detect new subatomic particles
B) To prove that general relativity is incorrect
C) To test whether gravity follows the rules of quantum mechanics
D) To develop a new type of gravitational wave detector

Answer: C) To test whether gravity follows the rules of quantum mechanics

18. What is the biggest challenge in conducting the tabletop experiment to test quantum gravity?
A) Creating a superposition of nanocrystals in two places at once
B) Generating strong gravitational fields like those near black holes
C) Measuring the speed of light with high precision
D) Detecting gravitational waves from distant galaxies

Answer: A) Creating a superposition of nanocrystals in two places at once

19. What does the term “Ali Ai Ligang” signify in the Mising tribe’s culture?
A) The celebration of victory in battles
B) The beginning of the sowing season
C) A ritual for honoring ancestors
D) The end of the harvest season

Answer: B) The beginning of the sowing season

20. What is the traditional dwelling style of the Mising tribe, influenced by their habitat near rivers?
A) Mud houses
B) Stilt houses (Chang Ghar)
C) Cave dwellings
D) Stone houses

Answer: B) Stilt houses (Chang Ghar)