May 20, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

May 20, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

1. What was the main charge against Subaskaran, the Sri Lankan Tamil national, recently ordered for deportation?

A) Espionage
B) Visa overstay
C) Association with the LTTE under UAPA
D) Human trafficking

Answer: C) Association with the LTTE under UAPA

2. Which groups are recognized as refugees and given settlement rights in India?

A) Rohingyas
B) Bangladeshi migrants
C) Tibetans
D) Afghan refugees

Answer: C) Tibetans

3. India is NOT a signatory to which of the following international legal instruments?

A) UN Charter
B) 1951 Refugee Convention
C) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
D) Convention Against Torture

Answer: B) 1951 Refugee Convention

4. In Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India (2005), what did the Supreme Court rule regarding the IMDT Act?

A) It was upheld as a valid law
B) It encouraged illegal migration and was struck down
C) It provided adequate protection for refugees
D) It was recommended for national implementation

Answer: B) It encouraged illegal migration and was struck down

5. Under which article of the Indian Constitution can the president seek an advisory opinion from the Supreme Court?

A. Article 32
B. Article 141
C. Article 143
D. Article 145

Answer: C. Article 143

6. Which case involved the Supreme Court imposing a three-month timeline for Presidential assent to state bills?

A. Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India
B. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
C. State of Tamil Nadu v. The Governor of Tamil Nadu
D. NJAC Case

Answer: C. State of Tamil Nadu v. The Governor of Tamil Nadu

7. What was the key concern raised by the Supreme Court’s April 8, 2025, verdict regarding presidential assent?

A. It supported the Governor’s indefinite delay.
B. It established timelines without constitutional backing, raising concerns of overreach.
C. It allowed Parliament to overrule the President.
D. It invalidated Article 143 altogether.

Answer: B. It established timelines without constitutional backing, raising concerns of overreach.

8. In which case did the Supreme Court strike down the NJAC Act passed unanimously by Parliament?

A. Keshav Singh case
B. Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
C. NJAC Case (2015)
D. Anoop Baranwal v. UOI

Answer: C. NJAC Case (2015)

9. Nuvaxovid™ is formulated specifically to target which variant of SARS-CoV-2?

A) Delta
B) Alpha
C) JN.1
D) XBB.1.16

Answer: C) JN.1

10. What is the primary purpose of Novavax’s Nuvaxovid™ COVID-19 vaccine?

A) To treat active COVID-19 infections
B) To diagnose COVID-19 through antigen detection
C) To provide active immunization against COVID-19
D) To cure post-COVID-19 complications

Answer: C) To provide active immunization against COVID-19

11. What is the primary aim of Operation Olivia launched by the Indian Coast Guard?

A) Conducting maritime search and rescue operations
B) Preventing oil spills in Indian coastal waters
C) Protecting Olive Ridley turtles during nesting season
D) Monitoring illegal immigration along the coast

Answer: C) Protecting Olive Ridley turtles during nesting season

12. During which months is Operation Olivia conducted annually?

A) January to December
B) June to September
C) November to May
D) March to October

Answer: C) November to May

13. What device is promoted among fishing communities under Operation Olivia to protect turtles?

A) Sonar Navigators
B) Fish Sorting Machine
C) Turtle Excluder Device (TED)
D) Marine GPS Tracker

Answer: C) Turtle Excluder Device (TED)

14. What is the primary objective of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA), 2010?

A) Promote international nuclear trade
B) Provide exclusive rights to private nuclear firms
C) Ensure prompt compensation to victims of nuclear incidents
D) Strengthen military nuclear capabilities

Answer: C) Ensure prompt compensation to victims of nuclear incidents

15. What type of liability regime is adopted under CLNDA, 2010?

A) Criminal liability
B) Fault-based liability
C) Shared liability
D) No-fault liability

Answer: D) No-fault liability

16. According to the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, who has exclusive authority over atomic energy activities in India?

A) State governments
B) Central Government
C) Private firms
D) International agencies

Answer: B) Central Government

17. What languages are spoken by the Kandha tribe?

A) Odia and Hindi
B) Kui and Kuvi
C) Telugu and Sanskrit
D) Bhili and Gondi

Answer: B) Kui and Kuvi

18. In addition to tattoos, what was another traditional marker of marital status among Kandha women?

A) Nose rings
B) Anklets
C) Silver ear-rings
D) Necklaces made of coins

Answer: C) Silver ear-rings

19. What was the original purpose of facial tattooing among Kandha women?

A) To signify social status
B) To protect against diseases
C) To appear unattractive and avoid sexual exploitation
D) To impress potential suitors

Answer: C) To appear unattractive and avoid sexual exploitation

20. Where is the Kandha (Khond) tribe primarily located?

A) Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh
B) Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
C) Odisha’s Kandhamal, Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Koraput districts
D) West Bengal and Assam

Answer: C) Odisha’s Kandhamal, Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Koraput districts