UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 02-03 March 2025

1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the challenges and significance of landing on the Moon’s South Pole?

1. The Moon’s South Pole never receives direct sunlight, resulting in intensely cold temperatures as low as -230° C.
2. The changing patterns of light at the Moon’s South Pole are influenced by the seasons.
3. Water on the Moon is primarily preserved in shadowed craters and provides a record of lunar volcanoes.
4. Water on the Moon primarily comes from interactions between the solar wind and surface rocks over the past 2 billion years.

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2. Which of the following statements about Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) are correct?

1. FPOs are farmer-led entities registered under the Companies Act or the State Cooperative Societies Act.
2. FPOs only represent producers of agricultural products.
3. They are supported by the Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC).

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3. In the context of ancient India, what does the term “tandas” refer to?

4. How many of the following statements about the Geological Survey of India (GSI) are correct?

1. The GSI was established during the Second Five-Year Plan to map coal deposits for rapid industrialization.
2. The headquarters of GSI is located in New Delhi.
3. It operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

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5. Which of the following statements about Amir Khusrau are correct?

1. Amir Khusrau was a contemporary of Alauddin Khilji.
2. He was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya.
3. He is credited with developing Hindavi, the precursor to modern Hindi and Urdu.

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