Weekly Current Affairs MCQ's for APSC and Other Government Competitive Exams

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WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Question 1

Consider the following statements about Western Disturbances:
1. They have increased significantly over western Himalayas in last 70 years
2. This is due to weakening of subtropical westerly jet stream
Which is correct?

(a) Both correct with 2 explaining 1

(b) Both correct but 2 doesn't explain 1

(c) 1 correct but 2 incorrect

(d) 1 incorrect but 2 correct

Correct Answer: (c)

- Statement 1 correct: 2024 study shows increased WD frequency
- Statement 2 incorrect: Due to STRENGTHENING of jet stream
- Climate change altering traditional weather patterns
- Arabian Sea warming contributing to moisture availability

Question 2

The term "SEVIS" is associated with:

(a) US student visa tracking system

(b) Canada's student applications

(c) Australia's visa compliance

(d) Germany's data collection

Correct Answer: (a)

- SEVIS = Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
- Maintains F-1 visa status for international students
- Indian students constitute 29% of total in US
- Termination leads to loss of legal status

Question 3

Jagannath Temple statements:
1. Vaishnava pilgrimage site
2. Kalinga architecture
3. Built by Chola Dynasty
Correct statements:

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Correct Answer: (b)

- Statements 1 & 2 correct
- Built by Eastern Ganga dynasty, not Cholas
- Part of Char Dham pilgrimage circuit
- Recent controversy over duplicate temple

Question 4

Palm oil characteristics:
1. High oxidative stability
2. Requires hydrogenation
3. Red palm oil rich in phytonutrients
Correct statements:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

Correct Answer: (d)

- Statement 1 correct: Resists oxidation naturally
- Statement 2 incorrect: Doesn't need hydrogenation
- Statement 3 correct: Contains carotenoids & tocopherols
- India's palm oil imports crucial for edible oil needs

Question 5

Vizhinjam International Seaport location:

(a) Port Blair

(b) Karwar

(c) Thiruvananthapuram

(d) Bhuvneshwar

Correct Answer: (c)

- India's first deepwater transhipment port
- Developed by Adani Ports with ₹9,000cr investment
- Handled 285 ships since trial runs
- Can accommodate world's largest container ships

Question 6

Recently, LoC (Line of Control) was in news. Which of the following statements is true :
1. Same as 1949 Ceasefire Line
2. Manekshaw in Karachi Agreement
3. Renamed in Simla Agreement
Correct statements:

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Correct Answer: (c)

- All statements correct
- LoC established through 3 historical agreements
- 740km military control line
- Simla Agreement (1972) crucial for current status

Question 7

With reference to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), consider the following statements:
1. Maintains only Black & Grey lists
2. Black list has more countries
3. Pakistan in Grey list
Correct statements:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Correct Answer: (b)

- Only statement 1 correct
- Black list (3) < Grey list (21)
- Pakistan removed from Grey list in 2024
- Current Black list: NK, Iran, Myanmar

Question 8

Consider the following statements regarding Automated Teller Machines (ATMs):
1. 5 free transactions from own bank
2. PSBs have more ATMs
3. Managed by NFS
Correct statements:

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Correct Answer: (c)

- All statements correct
- PSBs: 1.33 lakh vs Pvt: 77k ATMs
- NFS manages national ATM network
- Free transactions vary by location

Question 9

'Sena Saheb Subah' military rank relates to:

(a) Mughal Empire

(b) Maratha Empire

(c) Sikh Empire

(d) Vijayanagar Empire

Correct Answer: (b)

- Maratha Empire military title
- Recently in news due to sword auction
- Conferred by Satara Chhatrapatis
- Raghuji Bhonsle's sword inscription

Question 10

Caste Census statements:
1. CCPA approved inclusion
2. SC/ST data counted
3. Second post-independence
Correct statements:

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 1,2 and 3

(d) 1 and 3 only

Correct Answer: (b)

- Only statement 1 correct
- SC/ST always counted, focus on OBCs
- Last full caste census in 1931
- 1941 data never published

Question 11

Akshay Tritiya statements:
1. Hindu & Jain festival
2. Vaishakh Shukla Paksha start
3. Rishabhanatha fast break
Correct statements:

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Correct Answer: (b)

- Statements 1 & 3 correct
- Falls on 3rd day (Tritiya)
- Associated with Treta Yuga start
- Important for gold purchases

Question 12

Leopard conservation:
1. Part of IBCA
2. IUCN Vulnerable
Correct relation:

(a) Both correct with 2 explaining 1

(b) Both correct but unrelated

(c) 1 correct, 2 wrong

(d) 1 wrong, 2 correct

Correct Answer: (b)

- Both statements correct
- IBCA covers 7 big cats
- Vulnerable due to habitat loss
- Separate conservation status reasons

Question 13

NOTA statements:
1. Available in LS & SLA
2. Affects security deposit
Correct statements:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both

(d) None

Correct Answer: (a)

- Statement 1 correct: SC mandate
- Statement 2 incorrect: Not counted
- PUCL vs UoI case basis
- Section 158 clarification

Question 14

OpenAI o3/o4-mini models are:

(a) GPT Model

(b) Image generator

(c) Reasoning model

(d) Video generator

Correct Answer: (c)

- Focused on complex reasoning
- April 2025 release
- "Think longer" architecture
- Part of AI reasoning series

Question 15

CSR rules statements:
1. No minimum spending
2. Education top sector
Correct statements:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both

(d) None

Correct Answer: (b)

- Statement 1 incorrect: 2% mandate
- Statement 2 correct: ₹1,104cr education
- Healthcare second priority
- 2023-24 CSR spending up 16%

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