MCQ 1. Which of the following is not among the key drivers of inequality highlighted by the Global Inequality Report 2025?
A) Rising capital share versus labour share
B) Intergenerational inheritance of wealth
C) Equal political influence among all income groups
D) Concentrated food insecurity among poor populations
Explanation:
The report actually points to the rich having more political power, not equal influence. Other drivers like capital-labour share change and inheritance are central.
The report actually points to the rich having more political power, not equal influence. Other drivers like capital-labour share change and inheritance are central.
MCQ 2. Which global social risk does the World Social Report 2025 link to rising inequality?
A) Global economic boom
B) Social cohesion breakdown and distrust
C) Decline in population growth
D) Decrease in migration
Explanation:
The UN’s 2025 World Social Report warns of a “global social crisis” driven by inequality, economic insecurity, and eroded trust.
The UN’s 2025 World Social Report warns of a “global social crisis” driven by inequality, economic insecurity, and eroded trust.
MCQ 3. What is the primary implementing agency for the National One Health Mission in India?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
C) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
D) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
Explanation:
The National One Health Mission identifies ICMR as a key implementing body, especially for surveillance, research, and diagnostics.
The National One Health Mission identifies ICMR as a key implementing body, especially for surveillance, research, and diagnostics.
MCQ 4. Which of the following is an objective of the National One Health Mission?
1. Integrated surveillance of zoonotic diseases
2. Development of BSL-3/BSL-4 laboratory network
3. Promotion of traditional medicine systems only
4. Rational use of antibiotics across human and animal health
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
The mission explicitly includes integrated zoonotic surveillance, BSL-3 labs, and AMR (antibiotic rationalization). Traditional medicine systems are not its core stated objective.
The mission explicitly includes integrated zoonotic surveillance, BSL-3 labs, and AMR (antibiotic rationalization). Traditional medicine systems are not its core stated objective.
MCQ 5. Which governmental body chairs the Executive Committee for the National One Health Mission?
A) Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
B) Minister of Agriculture
C) Minister of Health & Family Welfare
D) Principal Scientific Adviser
Explanation:
The Executive Committee is chaired by the Minister of Health & Family Welfare, with the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) as vice-chair.
The Executive Committee is chaired by the Minister of Health & Family Welfare, with the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) as vice-chair.
MCQ 6. What is the approximate budget allocation approved for the National One Health Mission until 2027–28?
A) ₹ 50 crore
B) ₹ 200 crore
C) ₹ 386.86 crore
D) ₹ 1,000 crore
Explanation:
According to the government’s framework, ₹ 386.86 crore has been allocated for One Health coordination and R&D under PM-ABHIM till 2027-28.
According to the government’s framework, ₹ 386.86 crore has been allocated for One Health coordination and R&D under PM-ABHIM till 2027-28.
MCQ 7. Which of the following is a key enabling component of the National One Health Mission?
A) Building a national digital health ID for all citizens
B) Streamlining regulatory approvals for One Health research
C) Subsidies for traditional medicine consumption
D) Construction of mega hospitals only
Explanation:
One key enabler is regulatory streamlining for R&D across human-animal-environment health, to speed up vaccine, diagnostic, and therapeutic development.
One key enabler is regulatory streamlining for R&D across human-animal-environment health, to speed up vaccine, diagnostic, and therapeutic development.
MCQ 8. Which regulator recently issued a warning regarding digital gold investments in India (2025)?
A) RBI
B) FMCG
C) SEBI
D) IRDAI
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued the warning that many “digital gold” products operate outside its regulatory purview.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued the warning that many “digital gold” products operate outside its regulatory purview.
MCQ 9. According to SEBI, why are many digital gold products risky?
1. They are not notified as securities
2. They are not regulated as commodity derivatives
3. They are fully covered by SEBI’s investor protection mechanism
4. There may be operational and counterparty risks
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
SEBI clarified that digital gold products are not securities or commodity derivatives, and warned of counterparty and operational risks.
SEBI clarified that digital gold products are not securities or commodity derivatives, and warned of counterparty and operational risks.
MCQ 10. Which of the following are SEBI-recommended alternatives to digital gold?
1. Gold ETFs
2. Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)
3. Unregulated fintech gold platforms
4. Sovereign Gold Bonds
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
SEBI has explicitly recommended Gold ETFs and Electronic Gold Receipts as safer, regulated options. (Note: Sovereign Gold Bonds are regulated, but SEBI didn’t mention SGBs in its advisory as a direct alternative.)
SEBI has explicitly recommended Gold ETFs and Electronic Gold Receipts as safer, regulated options. (Note: Sovereign Gold Bonds are regulated, but SEBI didn’t mention SGBs in its advisory as a direct alternative.)