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The option was correct last year but a recent policy change, amendment, or data update made it wrong. UPSC rewards aspirants who track current affairs precisely.

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Sample Questions (2025)

2025 Q18Environment
Consider the following statements : I. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in India are less than 0.5 t CO2/capita. II. In terms of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion, India ranks second in Asia-Pacific region. III. Electricity and heat producers are the largest sources of CO2 emissions in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I and III only
(b) II only
(c) II and III only
(d) I, II and III
Answer: (c)
Trap: Outdated Info
India's per capita CO2 emissions are around 1.9-2.0 tonnes, NOT less than 0.5t. Statement I uses a grossly underestimated figure that candidates who haven't checked recent data may accept, picking (d).
2025 Q41Polity
Consider the following countries : I. Austria II. Bulgaria III. Croatia IV. Serbia V. Sweden VI. North Macedonia How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
(a) Only three
(b) Only four
(c) Only five
(d) All the six
Answer: (b)
Trap: Outdated Info
Sweden joined NATO in 2024, which candidates studying older materials may miss. Austria is neutral (not NATO). Serbia is not NATO. Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Sweden are NATO members. That makes 4. Candidates unaware of Sweden's recent accession may pick (a).
2025 Q78Economics
Consider the following statements in respect of RTGS and NEFT : I. In RTGS, the settlement time is instantaneous while in case of NEFT, it takes some time to settle payments. II. In RTGS, the customer is charged for inward transactions while that is not the case for NEFT. III. Operating hours for RTGS are restricted on certain days while this is not true for NEFT. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) I and II
(c) I and III
(d) III only
Answer: (a)
Trap: Outdated Info
Statement II is wrong - RBI mandated that banks cannot charge for RTGS inward transactions. Statement III is wrong - both RTGS and NEFT are now available 24x7 (since 2020-21). Candidates using older knowledge may think RTGS has restricted hours.
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