🎯Daily MCQs: Set-5 April 5, 2025 Target IAS-2026 Prelims: Current Affairs Highly Curated MCQs
April Pack-5 ——– April 1-7, 2025
🎯 Target IAS-2026 Prelims
Weekly Pack SET-5 April 1-7, 2025
Q1.With reference to the Green Credit Programme (GCP) launched by the Government of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Green Credit Programme is linked to the Mission LiFE initiative and allows earning tradable credits for voluntary eco-friendly actions.
2. Only public sector undertakings (PSUs) are eligible to participate in the programme.
3. Green credits can be used to fulfill compensatory afforestation obligations.
4. The programme has been exempted from judicial scrutiny by the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. The programme is under review by the Supreme Court and not exempt from judicial scrutiny.
Statement 1 is correct. GCP is linked to Mission LiFE and awards tradable green credits for actions like plantations, water conservation, etc.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Participation is voluntary and open to all — individuals, companies, PSUs, and institutions.
Statement 3 is correct. Green credits can be used to meet compensatory afforestation obligations and ESG requirements.
Q2.Consider the following statements regarding Polar Orbits and their applications:
1. Satellites in polar orbits pass over or near both the North and South Poles during each revolution.
2. Polar orbits are a category of Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
3. They are ideal for real-time communication due to global coverage.
4. These orbits are commonly used for earth observation, environmental monitoring, and reconnaissance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct. Polar orbits are widely used for earth mapping, climate monitoring, and surveillance.
Statement 1 is correct. Polar orbits allow satellites to pass over both poles, enabling global coverage over time.
Statement 2 is correct. These orbits typically lie between 200–1000 km, placing them within Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Statement 3 is incorrect. Polar orbits are not ideal for real-time communication due to intermittent coverage — geostationary orbits are better suited for communication.
Q3.With reference to the Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui), consider the following statements:
1. It undertakes one of the longest known multi-generational insect migrations in the world.
2. It shows distinct genetic differences between short- and long-distance migratory groups.
3. Environmental factors play a more significant role than genetics in its migratory behavior.
4. It is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List due to habitat degradation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
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Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. The species is classified as ‘Least Concern’ on the IUCN Red List.
Statement 1 is correct. Painted lady butterflies migrate over 15,000 km across multiple generations (up to 8–10), making it one of the longest insect migrations.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Unlike birds, no significant genetic difference was found in migratory traits among individuals.
Statement 3 is correct. Migration behavior is primarily influenced by environmental conditions, not genetics.
Q4.With reference to the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) Bill, 2025, consider the following statements:
1. The Bill repeals both the Waqf Act, 1995 and the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923.
2. It allows the inclusion of non-Muslim members in both Central Waqf Council and State Waqf Boards.
3. It mandates the creation of a centralized digital portal for managing Waqf properties.
4. The Bill retains Muslim law experts in Waqf Tribunals for dispute resolution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. The Bill removes the requirement for Muslim law experts from Waqf Tribunals
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Bill amends the Waqf Act, 1995 and repeals only the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923, not the 1995 Act itself.
Statement 2 is correct. The Bill allows inclusion of non-Muslim members in both Central Waqf Council and State Waqf Boards.
Statement 3 is correct. It mandates a centralized digital portal to ensure transparency and streamline management of Waqf properties.
Q5.With reference to rural development and the Supreme Court’s recent observations on prioritizing basic needs, consider the following statements:
1. The Court recommended that states allocate 20–25% of their annual budgets exclusively for rural infrastructure development.
2. The Gini coefficient for rural India has improved, indicating a more equitable income distribution in FY23-24 compared to FY22-23.
3. According to ASER 2024, rural areas have shown improvements in digital literacy among older children.
4. The Jal Jeevan Mission has been discontinued after achieving universal rural water supply targets by 2023.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: A. 2 and 3 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. Jal Jeevan Mission has been extended till 2028, not discontinued.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Supreme Court recommended allocating 10–15%, not 20–25%, of the budget for rural infrastructure.
Statement 2 is correct. The Gini coefficient declined from 0.266 to 0.237, indicating improved income equality in rural areas.
Statement 3 is correct. ASER 2024 reported gains in digital literacy among older rural children.
Q6. With reference to the ‘School Chale Hum’ campaign launched by Madhya Pradesh in April 2025, consider the following statements:
1. All government schools in the state will be renamed as Maharishi Sandipani Vidyalaya.
2. The campaign focuses on improving school enrollment and timely textbook distribution.
3. Education Portal 3.0 was launched to enhance transparency in education-related grievance redressal.
4. Under the campaign, over 5 crore textbooks and FLN workbooks are to be distributed free of cost.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: C. 1, 2 and 4 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct. Over 5.6 crore textbooks, 1.02 crore FLN workbooks, and 26 lakh Bridge Course books will be distributed free of cost.
Statement 1 is correct. All CM RISE Schools in Madhya Pradesh are to be renamed as Maharishi Sandipani Vidyalaya.
Statement 2 is correct. The campaign aims to improve enrollment, retention, and timely textbook delivery.
Statement 3 is incorrect. While Education Portal 3.0 was launched, it focuses on digitizing school education processes, not grievance redressal.
Q7. With reference to the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, consider the following statements:
1. The Bill gives legal effect to the Cape Town Convention and its Aircraft Protocol within India.
2. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is designated as the domestic registry under this law.
3. The Bill allows lessors to repossess aircraft only after court approval, irrespective of the contract terms.
4. India had ratified the Cape Town Convention in 2007 but lacked domestic legislation to implement it until now.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct. India ratified the Convention in 2007 but lacked enabling domestic legislation until the 2025 Bill.
Statement 1 is correct. The Bill implements the Cape Town Convention and Aircraft Protocol into Indian law.
Statement 2 is correct. The DGCA is designated as the domestic registry for aircraft-related international interests.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Bill allows creditors or lessors to reclaim aircraft without needing prior court approval, usually within two months or as per agreement.
Q8. With reference to the INSV Tarini and the Navika Sagar Parikrama II, consider the following statements:
1. INSV Tarini is an Indian Navy sailing vessel built under the Make in India initiative.
2. The vessel was named after a hill shrine located in Tamil Nadu known for its maritime heritage.
3. Navika Sagar Parikrama II is a global circumnavigation expedition involving passage through three oceans and three major capes.
4. INSV Tarini was commissioned by the Indian Coast Guard in 2019.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. It was commissioned by the Indian Navy, not the Coast Guard, and in 2017, not 2019.
Statement 1 is correct. INSV Tarini was built indigenously by Aquarius Shipyard Ltd., Goa, under the Make in India initiative and commissioned by the Indian Navy in 2017.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It was named after the Tara-Tarini hill shrine located in Odisha, not Tamil Nadu.
Statement 3 is correct. The Navika Sagar Parikrama II involves a full global circumnavigation, covering three oceans and three major capes.
Q9. With reference to the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) and bilateral relations, consider the following statements:
1. The Ind-Aus ECTA was signed in April 2022 and has significantly boosted trade between the two countries.
2. India is currently the largest source of international students and skilled migrants to Australia.
3. Australia hosted Exercise Malabar and signed a Mutual Logistics Support Agreement with India after 2020.
4. The agreement focuses solely on trade in goods and excludes cooperation in renewable energy and defence.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. The ECTA has gone beyond trade to include renewable energy cooperation (e.g., Green Hydrogen, Solar) and defence engagement.
Statement 1 is correct. The Ind-Aus ECTA, signed in April 2022, has led to increased bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
Statement 2 is correct. India is Australia’s largest source of skilled migrants and second-largest source of international students, as per official reports.
Statement 3 is correct. Post-2020, defence cooperation strengthened with the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement, and Exercise Malabar was hosted by Australia.
Q10. With reference to the Domestic Manufactured Iron & Steel Products (DMI&SP) Policy – 2025, consider the following statements:
1. The policy mandates that all government procurement above ₹5 lakh must use locally manufactured iron and steel products.
2. It prohibits Global Tender Enquiries (GTE) for contracts below ₹500 crore without special permission.
3. The policy includes a “Melt & Pour” clause to ensure core steel production occurs within India.
4. A minimum of 75% domestic value addition is required for capital goods used in steel manufacturing.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
✅ Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect. The minimum domestic value addition required for capital goods is 50%, not 75%.
Statement 1 is correct. The policy applies to all government procurement contracts over ₹5 lakh and mandates the use of locally manufactured iron and steel products.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Global Tenders are banned only for contracts below ₹200 crore, not ₹500 crore.
Statement 3 is correct. The “Melt & Pour” clause ensures that the melting and casting of steel products occur within India.
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