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Daily Current Affairs
5 June, 2025
1. Which ministry is drafting the new national policy for senior citizens in India?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Ministry of Labour and Employment
C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D) Ministry of Home Affairs
E) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is drafting the new policy, reflecting evolving demographics and the need to address senior citizens’ issues.
2. The IPSrC provides support primarily to which of the following?
A) Free education for senior citizens
B) Grants to NGOs running senior homes
C) Financial stipends to elderly individuals
D) Legal aid for senior citizens
E) Travel concessions for the elderly
Answer: B) Grants to NGOs running senior homes
Explanation: IPSrC offers grant-in-aid to NGOs that run homes providing shelter, food, healthcare, and social recreation for seniors.
3. Which type of volcano is Mount Etna classified as?
A) Shield volcano
B) Lava dome volcano
C) Cinder cone volcano
D) Stratovolcano (composite)
E) Caldera
Answer: D) Stratovolcano (composite)
Explanation: Mount Etna, like Mount Fuji, is a classic example of a stratovolcano—tall, steep, and typically explosive.
4. When are the two phases of the upcoming national Census scheduled?
A) January 1, 2026 and July 1, 2026
B) October 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027
C) August 15, 2026 and April 1, 2027
D) December 1, 2026 and June 1, 2027
E) March 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026
Answer: B) October 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027
Explanation: The postponed Census 2021 will now occur in two phases—starting October 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027.
5. What new type of data will India’s first digital Census (2026–27) capture that hasn’t been included since 1931?
A) Literacy rates
B) Disability status
C) Detailed caste data
D) Income levels
E) Migration patterns
Answer: C) Detailed caste data
Explanation: This census will, for the first time since 1931, collect granular caste data beyond broader SC/ST classifications.
6. Where is India’s first variable-speed pumped-storage plant located?
A) Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
B) Koyna, Maharashtra
C) Tehri, Uttarakhand
D) Bhakra, Himachal Pradesh
E) Nathpa Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh
Answer: C) Tehri, Uttarakhand
Explanation: THDC’s Tehri PSP in Uttarakhand commissioned India’s first 250 MW variable-speed pumped storage plant.
7. What is a key advantage of variable‑speed pumped‑storage plants over conventional ones?
A) Cheaper construction cost
B) Better control and responsiveness to grid demand
C) Requires no water source
D) Smaller environmental footprint
E) Less maintenance required
Answer: B) Better control and responsiveness to grid demand
Explanation: Variable-speed PSPs allow precise control over pump-turbine operations, adapting quickly to grid fluctuations and variable renewable generation.
8. Which Sustainable Development Goal is directly impacted by plastic pollution in marine ecosystems?
A) SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
B) SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
C) SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
D) SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
E) SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Answer: C) SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
Explanation: Plastic pollution undermines SDG 12 by generating waste, prompting calls for reduced use and improved recycling.
9. What is often the primary mechanism behind a crowd stampede according to the article?
A) Intentional pushing
B) Panic combined with restrictive spaces
C) Structural collapse
D) Loud noises in crowds
E) Provoked fights
Answer: B) Panic combined with restrictive spaces
Explanation: Stampedes typically result from crowd crush scenarios—not deliberate pushing—where movement is blocked, causing people to be trapped and injured.
10. Which country withdrew from contesting the IIAS presidency in favor of India?
A) Switzerland
B) South Africa
C) Japan
D) Germany
E) Qatar
Answer: B) South Africa
Explanation: Prior to the July 2025 IIAS election, South Africa withdrew, supporting India, which then won over Austria.
