February 26, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

February 26, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

1. What is the primary reason Tamil Nadu opposes the three-language policy under NEP 2020?

A) Lack of qualified teachers for a third language
B) Perceived imposition of Hindi through the backdoor
C) Financial burden of implementing the policy
D) Lack of student interest in learning additional languages

Answer: B) Perceived imposition of Hindi through the backdoor

2. Which of the following statements about the Samagra Shiksha Scheme is correct?

A) It is a 100% centrally funded scheme for all states.
B) It provides funding in a 90:10 ratio for all states.
C) It aims to provide holistic education from pre-school to Class XII.
D) It was launched under the NEP 2020 framework.

Answer: C) It aims to provide holistic education from pre-school to Class XII.

3. According to the NEP 2020, how many years does the Foundational Stage of schooling cover?

A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 5 years
D) 6 years

Answer: C) 5 years

4. Which article of the Indian Constitution mandates the submission of CAG audit reports on state accounts to the Governor for presentation before the State Legislature?

A) Article 148
B) Article 279
C) Article 150
D) Article 151

Answer: D) Article 151

5. What type of audit conducted by the CAG assesses the effectiveness of government schemes and programs?

A) Financial Audit
B) Compliance Audit
C) Performance Audit
D) Forensic Audit

Answer: C) Performance Audit

6. How can the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) be removed from office?

A) By the President at their discretion
B) By the Prime Minister’s recommendation
C) By the President following the same procedure as the removal of a Supreme Court judge
D) By the Governor of a state

Answer: C) By the President following the same procedure as the removal of a Supreme Court judge

7. What is the primary characteristic of ultra-conserved elements (UCEs)?

A) They are frequently mutated in different species.
B) They have remained nearly unchanged for hundreds of millions of years.
C) They are only found in protein-coding regions of the genome.
D) They are exclusive to humans and primates.

Answer: B) They have remained nearly unchanged for hundreds of millions of years.

8. How does the UCE in the Tra2b gene regulate protein levels in mice?

A) By coding for additional Tra2β protein
B) By functioning as a poison exon to prevent excessive protein production
C) By completely silencing the Tra2b gene
D) By promoting mutations that increase Tra2β expression

Answer: B) By functioning as a poison exon to prevent excessive protein production

9. What is one major application of UCEs in scientific research?

A) Creating synthetic proteins
B) Phylogenetics and evolutionary studies
C) Designing new antibiotics
D) Engineering artificial intelligence

Answer: B) Phylogenetics and evolutionary studies

10. What was the primary reason for increased pollution in the Ganga River during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025?

A) Industrial waste discharge
B) Agricultural runoff
C) High influx of visitors taking ritual baths and consuming river water
D) Encroachment on riverbanks

Answer: C) High influx of visitors taking ritual baths and consuming river water

11. Which of the following is a major challenge in cleaning the Ganga River?

A) Strict enforcement of pollution control laws
B) Effective sewage treatment in all cities along the Ganga
C) Unregulated industrial discharge and untreated sewage
D) Complete ban on religious activities along the river

Answer: C) Unregulated industrial discharge and untreated sewage

12. What is the primary goal of the Namami Gange Programme launched in 2014-15?

A) To build hydroelectric dams along the Ganga River
B) To promote tourism along the riverbanks
C) To rejuvenate the Ganga River and its tributaries by reducing pollution
D) To increase fish farming along the river

Answer: C) To rejuvenate the Ganga River and its tributaries by reducing pollution

13. According to Section 46(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), under what condition can a woman be arrested after sunset and before sunrise?

A) With prior permission from the jurisdictional magistrate in exceptional circumstances
B) Only if she commits a non-bailable offense
C) If the police officer deems it necessary, without prior approval
D) If the woman refuses to surrender voluntarily

Answer: A) With prior permission from the jurisdictional magistrate in exceptional circumstances

14. Which legal remedy allows a person to challenge unlawful detention or imprisonment before a court?

A) Section 358 of CrPC
B) Habeas Corpus
C) Section 342 of IPC
D) Section 304 of CrPC

Answer: B) Habeas Corpus

15. In the case of Sheela Barse v. State of Maharashtra (1983), what directive did the court issue regarding the interrogation of female suspects?

A) It should only be conducted in police headquarters
B) It should take place in the presence of female police officers or constables
C) It should be conducted only in open public spaces
D) It should be recorded and submitted to the judiciary immediately

Answer: B) It should take place in the presence of female police officers or constables

16. What is the primary reason behind the U.S. imposing reciprocal tariffs on India?

A) To encourage more imports from India
B) To bridge the trade deficit with India
C) To promote the export of Indian goods to the U.S.
D) To strengthen diplomatic ties between the two nations

Answer: B) To bridge the trade deficit with India

17. Which of the following sectors in India is at risk due to the U.S. tariff hikes?

A) Renewable energy
B) Pharmaceuticals and textiles
C) Agriculture and real estate
D) Space technology and defense

Answer: B) Pharmaceuticals and textiles

18. Which country was India’s largest trading partner in 2023-24?

A) United States
B) United Arab Emirates
C) China
D) Russia

Answer: C) China

19. Which of the following rivers is a major habitat for Gharials in India?

A) Godavari River
B) Chambal River
C) Yamuna River
D) Krishna River

Answer: B) Chambal River

20. What is the IUCN conservation status of the Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)?

A) Vulnerable
B) Least Concern
C) Endangered
D) Critically Endangered

Answer: D) Critically Endangered