01.05.2025 UPSC PRELIMS MCQs

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding 'Living Will' in India:

1. It allows an individual to withdraw or withhold medical treatment in case of terminal illness when they become incapacitated.
2. The Supreme Court in 2018 recognized it as a part of Right to Life under Article 21.
3. Only blood relatives can execute a living will on behalf of the person.
4. It requires mandatory registration with the state medical board.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements about the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Sikkim (2023):

1. The Lhonak Lake outburst was triggered by cloudbursts and led to the breach of Teesta III dam, affecting the entire Teesta River basin.
2. The South Lhonak glacial lake is located in the North Sikkim district and its volume decreased by 70% after the outburst event.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. The M23 rebels, recently seen in news, are associated with which of the following African countries?

Q4.Match List-I (Sportspersons) with List-II (Sports):

List-I (Sportspersons)

1. Avani Lekhara
2. Manu Bhaker
3. PR Sreejesh

List-II (Sports)

1. Hockey
2. Para Shooting
3. Shooting

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q5. The I2U2 grouping, recently seen in news, consists of which of the following countries?