Current Affairs Quiz: 27 February 2025
10 questions from the news of 27 February 2025. Tap an option to see the answer and the explanation.
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1. Which provision is central to the U.S.-Ukraine Economic Deal?
Answer: D. The pact gives the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earths, vital for defence, electric vehicles and semiconductors, and deepens economic and defence ties.
2. What makes the EU delegation's visit to India noteworthy?
Answer: A. Led by Ursula von der Leyen, the record-sized delegation signals strategic engagement on trade, technology and global politics, and also touches on India's stance on Ukraine.
3. What is the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
Answer: B. CBAM puts a carbon price on imports of emissions-heavy goods, aiming to stop carbon leakage and hold trade partners accountable on the environment.
4. What worry surrounds Trump's 'Gold Card' visa plan?
Answer: C. The high-priced visa is aimed at wealthy people and could end up helping Russian oligarchs and other rich foreigners, raising national security and ethical concerns.
5. What is a serious problem with maternity benefits under PMMVY?
Answer: E. Benefits are stuck at old levels that ignore inflation, and administrative inefficiencies leave many women receiving less than they expect.
6. Which environmental effect is linked to coal power plants in India?
Answer: A. NO₂ released by coal-fired plants harms crops and cuts agricultural output, notably in states such as West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.
7. Why did the RBI relax risk weight norms on bank loans to NBFCs?
Answer: D. The RBI reversed its earlier hike in risk weights on bank loans to NBFCs, freeing up more credit, especially for microfinance and small-ticket lending.
8. What is a main aim of the UK-India trade agreements?
Answer: B. The agreements cover technology, life sciences and insurance, with India raising FDI limits in some areas and UK companies expanding investment in India.
9. What is a significant concern about ethanol blending in India?
Answer: C. Though promoted as sustainable, ethanol production uses excessive water and pollutes, and there have been protests over regulatory inaction.
10. What has Microsoft's 'Project Farm Vibes' achieved for agriculture in India?
Answer: E. Microsoft's AI-driven tools lifted productivity while optimising water and fertiliser use, showing strong potential for sustainable farming in India.