Daily Current Affairs Quiz March 6, 2025
Daily Current Affairs Quiz March 6, 2025
With reference to the Bletchley Declaration, consider the following statements:
It was signed by more than 50 countries at the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, UK.
It establishes a shared understanding of the opportunities and risks posed by frontier AI.
As part of the agreement, the Republic of Korea will co-host a virtual mini-summit on AI.
The declaration establishes a global, shared, scientific research network focused on Frontier AI safety.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
The Indian Seed Congress (ISC), which is described as the biggest seed congress of South East Asia, is the annual flagship event of which of the following organizations?
a) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
b) National Seed Association of India (NSAI)
c) International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
d) Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPV&FRA)
Consider the following statements regarding international initiatives on Artificial Intelligence:
The AI Action Summit held in Paris in February 2025 focused on five themes including Public Interest AI and Trust in AI.
The United States and United Kingdom were among the signatories of the statement on “Inclusive and Sustainable AI for People and the Planet.”
The International Science of AI Safety report is meant to be the AI field’s equivalent of the IPCC’s climate assessments.
The Seoul Declaration of 2024 was signed by 28 countries confirming a shared understanding of AI risks and opportunities.
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, 3 and 4
With reference to committees formed to examine simultaneous elections in India, consider the following statements:
The Law Commission of India headed by Justice B.S. Chauhan first recommended simultaneous elections in its 170th report.
The High-Level Committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted its report recommending a two-phase implementation of simultaneous elections.
The NITI Aayog working paper on simultaneous elections suggested amendments to Article 83 and 172 of the Constitution.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice endorsed the idea of simultaneous elections in its 79th report.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following provisions related to the Election Commission of India is NOT correctly matched?
a) Article 324 – Superintendence, direction and control of elections
b) Article 325 – No person to be ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex
c) Article 326 – Elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assemblies to be on the basis of adult suffrage
d) Article 327 – Appointment and removal of Election Commissioners
With reference to the Grievance Redressal Index in India, consider the following statements:
It is a metric developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) to evaluate the performance of different ministries and departments.
The index considers parameters such as quality of resolution, time taken, and citizen satisfaction in addressing grievances.
The Ministry of Finance has consistently ranked among the top five ministries in the Grievance Redressal Index.
The Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) forms the technical backbone for data collection for this index.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
E-Nivaran, an electronic platform for addressing grievances, primarily deals with:
a) Income tax-related grievances
b) Consumer complaints against e-commerce platforms
c) Pension disbursement issues for government employees
d) Electoral disputes and voter registration concerns
With reference to pension schemes in India, which of the following statements is correct?
a) The Unified Pension Scheme replaces both the Old Pension Scheme and National Pension System
b) Under the National Pension System, the government’s contribution was recently increased to 14%
c) The Old Pension Scheme has been completely phased out across all states in India
d) The New Pension Scheme is mandatory for all employees in both public and private sectors
The term “Black Coat Syndrome” recently discussed in legal circles refers to:
a) A psychological condition affecting judges after prolonged periods of service
b) The tendency of lawyers to misuse their professional status and privileges
c) The increasing cases of depression among legal professionals
d) The dwindling ethical standards in the legal education system
With reference to Preventive Detention laws in India, consider the following statements:
The Constitution of India explicitly allows for preventive detention under certain circumstances.
A detained person must be informed of the grounds of arrest as soon as possible.
The maximum period for which a person can be detained without advisory board approval is three months.
The provisions for preventive detention are mentioned in Article 22 of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 1: b) 2, 3 and 4 only
Statement 1 is incorrect as the Bletchley Declaration was signed by 28 countries and the European Union at the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, UK on November 1, 2023, not by more than 50 countries.
Question 2: b) National Seed Association of India (NSAI)
The Indian Seed Congress (ISC) is described as NSAI’s annual flagship event and the biggest seed congress of South East Asia.
Question 3: a) 1 and 3 only
Statement 1 is correct as the AI Action Summit held in February 2025 focused on five themes including Public Interest AI and Trust in AI. Statement 3 is correct about the International Science of AI Safety report being equivalent to IPCC’s climate assessments. Statement 2 is incorrect as the US and UK did not sign the statement. Statement 4 is incorrect as the Seoul Declaration was signed by 10 countries and the EU, not 28.
Question 4: c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Statement 1 is incorrect as the Law Commission’s 170th report was not headed by Justice B.S. Chauhan and did not primarily focus on simultaneous elections. The correct reference would be to either the Law Commission’s report under Justice B.S. Chauhan or a different numbered report that specifically focused on simultaneous elections. Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct regarding the High-Level Committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, the NITI Aayog working paper’s suggestions, and the Parliamentary Standing Committee’s endorsement.
Question 5: d) Article 327 – Appointment and removal of Election Commissioners
Article 327 actually deals with power of Parliament to make provision with respect to elections to legislatures, not the appointment of Election Commissioners.
Question 6: c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct regarding the Grievance Redressal Index being developed by DARPG, its parameters for evaluation, and CPGRAMS forming its technical backbone. Statement 3 is incorrect as there is no consistent evidence that the Ministry of Finance has ranked among the top five ministries in this index across evaluation periods.
Question 7: a) Income tax-related grievances
E-Nivaran is the electronic grievance redressal system of the Income Tax Department.
Question 8: b) Under the National Pension System, the government’s contribution was recently increased to 14%
This statement is correct regarding the government’s contribution percentage to the National Pension System.
Question 9: b) The tendency of lawyers to misuse their professional status and privileges
This refers to professional arrogance and sense of privilege sometimes associated with legal professionals.
Question 10: d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
All statements are correct regarding preventive detention laws in India, with Article 22 of the Constitution providing both the provisions for preventive detention and safeguards against its misuse.
