UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 06 March 2025

1. Consider the following statements about the Atlantic Circumpolar Current (ACC):

1. It is the only current that flows continuously around the world, connecting the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
2. The ACC helps regulate the climate by distributing heat and acts as a barrier preventing warmer waters from reaching Antarctica.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) scheme?

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
2. The subscriber should not be a member of EPFO, ESIC, or NPS to be eligible for the scheme.
3. If the subscriber dies during the receipt of pension, only the spouse can receive 50% of the pension amount.

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3. Which of the following pairs of countries represent the top two global producers of copper?

4. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA)?

1. RERA can stop an agent, promoter, or buyer from continuing any activity if a complaint is raised.

1. Both promoter and buyer are liable to pay an equal rate of interest in case of any default from either side.
2. Civil courts have no jurisdiction over matters under RERA or its Appellate Tribunal.

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5. Which of the following can be the benefits of full capital account convertibility?

1. Encourages foreign direct investment (FDI).
2. Reduces the risk of currency crises.
3. Provides for greater financial integration

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