APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 05/04/2025
For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily MCQs is vital. This blog covers most important Prelims questions from the Assam Tribune today (03-03-2025). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 05/04/2025)
1. India Refrains from Supporting UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
✅ Question 1:
With reference to India’s stance on international resolutions, consider the following statements:
- India has consistently supported all United Nations resolutions that seek immediate ceasefires in global conflicts.
- India abstained from voting on a recent UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- India’s foreign policy traditionally emphasizes strategic autonomy and national interest over bloc-based alignments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
🟩 Correct Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: India has not supported all such resolutions; it evaluates them case-by-case based on language, context, and national interest.
- Statement 2 is correct: In 2025, India abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution on Gaza ceasefire, citing concerns over omission of condemnation of Hamas.
- Statement 3 is correct: India’s foreign policy continues to focus on strategic autonomy — choosing issue-based alignments (Source: MEA).
2. India Emerges as World’s Third-Largest Solar Power Generator
✅ Question 2:
Which of the following countries are among the top three global producers of solar power as of 2025?
- China
- India
- United States
- Germany
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
🟩 Correct Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
According to IEA and MNRE reports, China remains the leader, followed by United States, and India overtook Japan and Germany to become the third-largest solar generator in 2025.
- Germany is still among top 5 but has been overtaken by India in installed solar capacity.
✅ Question 3:
Consider the following statements regarding India’s solar energy landscape:
- India aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030.
- The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was launched jointly by India and the United States.
- India’s solar capacity has crossed 80 GW as of early 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
🟩 Correct Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: As per India’s NDC and COP26 commitments.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: ISA was jointly launched by India and France at COP21 (2015).
- Statement 3 is correct: India’s installed solar capacity surpassed 80 GW in 2025, per MNRE.
3. Assam Records Dip in Forest Fires Due to Early Precautionary Measures
✅ Question 4:
With reference to forest fire management in India, consider the following pairs:
| Forest Fire Management Tool | Associated Institution |
| 1. Forest Fire Alert System | Forest Survey of India (FSI) |
| 2. Van Agni Geo-Portal | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| 3. Integrated Forest Protection Scheme | Ministry of Home Affairs |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
🟩 Correct Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Pair 1 is correct: The Forest Fire Alert System is managed by FSI under MoEFCC.
- Pair 2 is correct: Van Agni is a real-time GIS tool developed with ISRO support.
- Pair 3 is incorrect: Integrated Forest Protection Scheme (IFPS) comes under MoEFCC, not MHA.
✅ Question 5:
Which of the following are considered environmental impacts of forest fires?
- Release of greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide
- Increased soil fertility in the long term
- Destruction of habitat for endemic flora and fauna
- Increased surface runoff and soil erosion
A. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
🟩 Correct Answer: A. 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
Options 1, 3, and 4 are all valid adverse impacts of frequent or uncontrolled forest fires.
Option 2 is incorrect: Forest fires reduce soil fertility by burning the organic layer and microorganisms.
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