Daily Quiz 21 June 2025
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to poverty trends in India, consider the following statements:
- According to the World Bank, extreme poverty in India declined from 16.2% in 2011-12 to 2.3% in 2022-23.
- Urban poverty fell more sharply than rural poverty in the same period.
- The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) takes into account income, inflation, and GDP growth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: The World Bank reported that 17 crore (170 million) people in India were lifted out of extreme poverty between 2011–12 and 2022–23. The proportion dropped from 16.2% to 2.3%, marking a significant social achievement.
Statement 2 – Correct: Urban poverty saw a greater percentage decline — from 10.7% to 1.1%, while rural poverty reduced from 18.4% to 2.8%, showing faster improvement in urban areas, likely due to better infrastructure, service delivery, and job availability.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is based on non-income dimensions — it measures poverty using three dimensions: health (nutrition, child mortality), education (years of schooling, school attendance), and standard of living (cooking fuel, sanitation, electricity, housing, assets, etc.). It does not use income, inflation, or GDP.Incorrect
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: The World Bank reported that 17 crore (170 million) people in India were lifted out of extreme poverty between 2011–12 and 2022–23. The proportion dropped from 16.2% to 2.3%, marking a significant social achievement.
Statement 2 – Correct: Urban poverty saw a greater percentage decline — from 10.7% to 1.1%, while rural poverty reduced from 18.4% to 2.8%, showing faster improvement in urban areas, likely due to better infrastructure, service delivery, and job availability.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is based on non-income dimensions — it measures poverty using three dimensions: health (nutrition, child mortality), education (years of schooling, school attendance), and standard of living (cooking fuel, sanitation, electricity, housing, assets, etc.). It does not use income, inflation, or GDP. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Biobanking in India:
- The first wildlife biobank in India was set up at the Delhi Zoo under the CCMB-LaCONES partnership.
- Biobanking helps preserve the genetic material of endangered species for ex-situ conservation.
- The Consortium of Indian Zoos for Biobanking was initiated in 2019.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: Although the Delhi Zoo (National Zoological Park) is setting up a biobank, the first wildlife biobank in India was established at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling. The Delhi initiative is a continuation of a larger national effort.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Biobanking is a modern conservation method that involves preserving genetic material like DNA, reproductive cells (semen/ova), tissues, etc., to help with long-term species preservation, research, and health diagnostics, especially for Schedule I & II species under the Wildlife Protection Act.
- Statement 3 – Correct: The Consortium of Indian Zoos for Biobanking of Wildlife Genetic Resources was formed in 2019 to systematize conservation of genetic diversity and promote ex-situ conservation in Indian zoos.
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: Although the Delhi Zoo (National Zoological Park) is setting up a biobank, the first wildlife biobank in India was established at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling. The Delhi initiative is a continuation of a larger national effort.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Biobanking is a modern conservation method that involves preserving genetic material like DNA, reproductive cells (semen/ova), tissues, etc., to help with long-term species preservation, research, and health diagnostics, especially for Schedule I & II species under the Wildlife Protection Act.
- Statement 3 – Correct: The Consortium of Indian Zoos for Biobanking of Wildlife Genetic Resources was formed in 2019 to systematize conservation of genetic diversity and promote ex-situ conservation in Indian zoos.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and amendments, consider the following statements:
- The Act allows only commercial surrogacy under regulated conditions.
- The 2024 amendment allows use of donor gametes only on certification of medical necessity.
- A woman acting as a surrogate must have at least one biological child of her own.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Act bans commercial surrogacy due to rampant misuse and exploitation of poor women. It allows only altruistic surrogacy, where the surrogate receives no monetary compensation beyond medical expenses and insurance.
- Statement 2 – Correct: The 2024 amendment to Surrogacy Rules permits the use of donor gametes only when certified by a District Medical Board, especially in cases where one or both intending parents suffer from specific medical conditions (e.g., MRKH Syndrome, as upheld by the Supreme Court in 2023).
- Statement 3 – Correct: According to the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, a surrogate mother must:
- Be a married woman aged 25–35 years
- Have at least one biological child
Act as a surrogate only once in her lifetime, and must have medical and psychological clearance.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Act bans commercial surrogacy due to rampant misuse and exploitation of poor women. It allows only altruistic surrogacy, where the surrogate receives no monetary compensation beyond medical expenses and insurance.
- Statement 2 – Correct: The 2024 amendment to Surrogacy Rules permits the use of donor gametes only when certified by a District Medical Board, especially in cases where one or both intending parents suffer from specific medical conditions (e.g., MRKH Syndrome, as upheld by the Supreme Court in 2023).
- Statement 3 – Correct: According to the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, a surrogate mother must:
- Be a married woman aged 25–35 years
- Have at least one biological child
Act as a surrogate only once in her lifetime, and must have medical and psychological clearance.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to BRICS, consider the following statements:
- The 16th BRICS Summit in 2024 was held in Johannesburg under South Africa’s chairship.
- Indonesia became a full member of BRICS in 2025.
- BRICS countries represent over 40% of the global GDP and nearly half the world population.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: The 16th BRICS Summit (2024) was hosted by Russia in Kazan under Russia’s chairship, not Johannesburg (which hosted the 15th Summit in 2023 under South Africa).
- Statement 2 – Correct: Indonesia was officially admitted as a full member of BRICS in January 2025, making it the 11th member. The group has expanded from BRIC (2001) to BRICS+ with several new entrants like Egypt, UAE, Ethiopia, Iran, etc.
- Statement 3 – Correct: BRICS collectively accounts for:
- ~49.5% of global population
- ~40% of world GDP (PPP terms)
- ~26% of global trade
This indicates BRICS’s growing influence in global governance and economic forums.
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: The 16th BRICS Summit (2024) was hosted by Russia in Kazan under Russia’s chairship, not Johannesburg (which hosted the 15th Summit in 2023 under South Africa).
- Statement 2 – Correct: Indonesia was officially admitted as a full member of BRICS in January 2025, making it the 11th member. The group has expanded from BRIC (2001) to BRICS+ with several new entrants like Egypt, UAE, Ethiopia, Iran, etc.
- Statement 3 – Correct: BRICS collectively accounts for:
- ~49.5% of global population
- ~40% of world GDP (PPP terms)
- ~26% of global trade
This indicates BRICS’s growing influence in global governance and economic forums.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Statement I: The increasing tendency of Indian courts to prioritize sentiments over rights is diluting the constitutional protection guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a).
Statement II: Indian courts have recently advised public figures to issue apologies or face legal consequences, even when their speech was within constitutional bounds.
Statement III: Indian courts frequently strike down FIRs in early stages to protect freedom of speech and prevent chilling effect on lawful expression.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement I is correct: There is growing concern that Indian courts are moving away from protecting free speech and are instead emphasizing “hurt sentiments” or public outrage, which undermines the constitutional spirit of Article 19(1)(a).
- Statement II is correct and it explains Statement I: Courts have advised apologies in cases like Kamal Haasan’s remarks on linguistic issues or judicial comments on podcast content. These actions reflect how courts are protecting sentiment rather than upholding the right to expression, thus validating Statement I.
- Statement III is incorrect: In practice, courts often refuse to quash FIRs early, leading to prolonged legal battles. This intensifies the chilling effect, discouraging citizens from exercising free speech. So, Statement III does not reflect actual judicial trends and does not support Statement I.
Therefore, Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I.
Incorrect
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement I is correct: There is growing concern that Indian courts are moving away from protecting free speech and are instead emphasizing “hurt sentiments” or public outrage, which undermines the constitutional spirit of Article 19(1)(a).
- Statement II is correct and it explains Statement I: Courts have advised apologies in cases like Kamal Haasan’s remarks on linguistic issues or judicial comments on podcast content. These actions reflect how courts are protecting sentiment rather than upholding the right to expression, thus validating Statement I.
- Statement III is incorrect: In practice, courts often refuse to quash FIRs early, leading to prolonged legal battles. This intensifies the chilling effect, discouraging citizens from exercising free speech. So, Statement III does not reflect actual judicial trends and does not support Statement I.
Therefore, Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I.
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