UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 1 April 2025
Q 1.Consider the following statements regarding Aortic Stenosis .
1. It is a condition where the aortic valve narrows, obstructing blood flow from the heart to the aorta.
2.Thickening of the heart muscle due to increased workload.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q 2.Consider the following statements regarding the Sangita Kalanidhi Award.
1. Sangita Kalanidhi, which translates as ‘Treasure of Music and Art’, is the highest honour in Carnatic music.
2. It is Established in – 1928.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q 3. Consider the following statements regarding the India Bio-Economy Report.
1. The report shows that the value of India’s bioeconomy nearly doubled in the last 5 years, from 2020 to 2024.
2.The pharma sector accounted for another 35% of the total value, with vaccines the major contributor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q 4.What was the main consequence of the Kalinga War on Ashoka's rule?
a) Expansion of the Mauryan Empire further south.
b) Adoption of a policy of aggressive military conquest.
c) Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism and adoption of Dhamma.
d) A significant increase in the empire's wealth and resources.
Q 5.In his edicts, Ashoka emphasized which of the following principles of Dhamma?
a) Animal sacrifice and elaborate rituals
b) Tolerance, non-violence, and respect for all living beings
c) Strict adherence to the caste system
d) The supremacy of the Brahmin class
Q 6.Who appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court in India?
a) The President of India
b) The Governor of the concerned state
c) The Chief Justice of India
d) The Prime Minister of India
Q 7.Which High Court was initially known as the North-Western Provinces High Court?
a) Patna High Court
b) Allahabad High Court
c) Lahore High Court
d) Delhi High Court
Q 8.The jurisdiction of a High Court can be extended or restricted by:
a) The President of India
b) The Governor of the concerned state
c) The Parliament of India
d) The State Legislature
Q 9. What is the full form of 'ATM' in banking transactions?
a) Automated Teller Machine
b) Any Time Money
c) All Time Machine
d) Automatic Transaction Mechanism
Q 1O.Which of the following is the largest public sector bank in India?
a) Bank of Baroda
b) Punjab National Bank
c) State Bank of India
d) Canara Bank
1.c
Aortic stenosis is a condition where the aortic valve, one of the four valves in the heart, narrows. This narrowing restricts blood flow from the left ventricle (the heart's main pumping chamber) to the aorta, the body's largest artery that delivers oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body.
2.c
The Sangita Kalanidhi Award is considered the highest honour in the field of Carnatic music.
3.c
The India Bio-Economy Report is an annual publication that assesses the growth and potential of the bioeconomy sector in India. This sector encompasses the production, utilization, and conservation of biological resources, including plants, animals, microorganisms, and their derived biomass, to create products, processes, and services across various economic sectors.
4.c
The Kalinga War, fought around 261 BCE during the eighth year of Ashoka's reign, was a pivotal event that profoundly impacted his rule and the course of the Mauryan Empire.
5.b
The principles of Dhamma as propagated by Emperor Ashoka (who ruled the Mauryan Empire from c. 268 to 232 BCE) were not a new religion or a specific philosophical system. Instead, Dhamma was a set of ethical and moral guidelines aimed at creating a just, peaceful, and harmonious society.
6.a
The High Court in India stands as the pinnacle of the judicial system at the state level, below the Supreme Court of India. Established under Article 214 of the Indian Constitution, each state is mandated to have a High Court, although the Constitution also permits a common High Court for two or more states or for a state and a union territory.
7.b
8.c
9.a
The acronym ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine. It is a self-service electronic device that allows bank customers to perform basic banking transactions without the need for a human teller.
10.c
The State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest public sector bank in India, with a history stretching back over 200 years.
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