March 06, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

March 06, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

1. What was one of the major criticisms of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021?

A) It reduced the power of the Supreme Court over tribunals
B) It granted extensive control to the government over tribunal appointments and service conditions
C) It increased the tenure of tribunal members to ensure long-term stability
D) It abolished all tribunals and transferred cases only to the Supreme Court

Answer: B) It granted extensive control to the government over tribunal appointments and service conditions

2. What is the tenure of a tribunal chairperson under the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021?

A) 6 years
B) 4 years
C) 10 years
D) Until the age of 75

Answer: B) 4 years

3. How does the United Kingdom’s tribunal system function?

A) A single-tier tribunal system overseen by the Prime Minister’s office
B) A three-tier system that includes district courts, tribunals, and a constitutional court
C) A two-tier system with a First-Tier Tribunal and an Upper Tribunal
D) A centralized tribunal structure under the Ministry of Justice with no appeal mechanism

Answer: C) A two-tier system with a First-Tier Tribunal and an Upper Tribunal

4. Who is eligible to enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme?

A) Workers in the organized sector earning up to ₹25,000 per month
B) Unorganised sector workers with a monthly income of up to ₹15,000
C) Government employees who are not covered under EPF
D) Self-employed professionals such as doctors and engineers

Answer: B) Unorganised sector workers with a monthly income of up to ₹15,000

5. What is the assured pension amount provided under the PM-SYM scheme after the subscriber attains 60 years of age?

A) ₹5,000 per month
B) ₹1,000 per month
C) ₹3,000 per month
D) ₹2,000 per month

Answer: C) ₹3,000 per month

6. Which of the following is a recent enhancement introduced in the PM-SYM scheme?

A) Discontinuation of government contribution
B) Extended account revival period from one year to three years
C) Mandatory Aadhaar-linked biometric verification every six months
D) Reduction in the maximum age limit for enrolment

Answer: B) Extended account revival period from one year to three years

7. Why are farmers in North India advocating for the approval of Bollgard-3 cotton?

A) It produces higher fiber quality compared to traditional cotton varieties.
B) It provides better resistance against pests like pink bollworm and other lepidopteran pests.
C) It reduces water consumption significantly.
D) It is an organic variety of cotton with no genetic modifications.

Answer: B) It provides better resistance against pests like pink bollworm and other lepidopteran pests.

8. What is the main reason for the declining effectiveness of Bollgard-2 cotton in India?

A) Excessive pesticide usage has made pests more resistant.
B) Poor soil quality in North India.
C) Bollgard-2 lacks pest-resistant genes.
D) The pink bollworm has developed resistance to Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab proteins.

Answer: D) The pink bollworm has developed resistance to Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab proteins.

9. Which additional Bt protein in Bollgard-3 makes it more effective compared to Bollgard-2?

A) Cry2Ab
B) Cry1Ab
C) Vip3A
D) Cry1Ac

Answer: C) Vip3A

10. What was the primary objective of the survey conducted by Aaranyak in Majuli River Island?

A) To study the migratory patterns of birds in Majuli’s wetlands
B) To assess the population of local fish species in the Brahmaputra River
C) To explore ways to secure the one-horned rhinos that have strayed from Kaziranga National Park
D) To promote rice cultivation in Majuli’s agricultural fields

Answer: C) To explore ways to secure the one-horned rhinos that have strayed from Kaziranga National Park

11. Which of the following tribal communities is native to Majuli River Island?

A) Santhals
B) Mishing
C) Gonds
D) Todas

Answer: B) Mishing

12. What makes Majuli River Island culturally significant in Assam?

A) It is the birthplace of the Assamese Bihu dance.
B) It is the hub of Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture, influenced by Srimanta Sankardeva.
C) It is the only place in India where pottery is practiced.
D) It was the capital of the Ahom kingdom in the 16th century.

Answer: B) It is the hub of Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture, influenced by Srimanta Sankardeva.

13. Which international treaty establishes “absolute liability” for damage caused by space objects on Earth?

A) Outer Space Treaty (1967)
B) Convention for International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects (1972)
C) Registration Convention (1975)
D) Moon Agreement (1979)

Answer: B) Convention for International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects (1972)

14. What is the primary goal of ESA’s ClearSpace-1 mission?

A) To track space debris using AI-based satellite imaging.
B) Remove a defunct satellite from orbit and demonstrate active debris removal technology.
C) To launch reusable rockets that avoid generating new space debris.
D) To map out uncontested orbits for future space missions.

Answer: B) Remove a defunct satellite from orbit and demonstrate active debris removal technology.

15. What is a key genetic consequence of endogamy in populations?

A) Increased genetic diversity
B) Higher rates of inbreeding depression and population-specific diseases
C) Enhanced immunity against genetic disorders
D) Reduction in autosomal recessive disorders

Answer: B) Higher rates of inbreeding depression and population-specific diseases

16. Which genetic disorder has been found to have a high incidence in the Reddy community of Andhra Pradesh, as per the recent study?

A) Sickle Cell Anemia
B) Ankylosing Spondylitis
C) Thalassemia
D) Cystic Fibrosis

Answer: B) Ankylosing Spondylitis

17. What is the primary mode of transmission for Leptospirosis?

A) Person-to-person transmission through respiratory droplets
B) Consumption of contaminated food
C) Contact with water or soil contaminated by urine of infected animals
D) Mosquito bites

Answer: C) Contact with water or soil contaminated by urine of infected animals

18. Why is leptospirosis management challenging in Kerala?

A) Overuse of vaccines leading to antibiotic resistance
B) Delayed diagnosis, co-infections with dengue, and poor ICU availability
C) Lack of awareness among healthcare professionals
D) The absence of bacteria in Kerala’s water sources

Answer: B) Delayed diagnosis, co-infections with dengue, and poor ICU availability