Answer Key: Cosmos Current-2025 Digest - Part 1(Nov 23 - 30)

Link for the book :  COSMOS CURRENT: 2025 WEEKLY DIGEST: Part 1: The Final Week (Nov 23rd – Nov 30th, 2025)


Below are the solutions to the Self-Assessment Module found in the book.

SET 1: POLITY & GOVERNANCE

MCQ Answers:

(B) It is a judicial innovation, not in the original text.

(B) The Act replaced the CJI with a Cabinet Minister.

(B) Opposition raised concerns over state surveillance powers.

(C) Observed on Dec 25th (Atal Bihari Vajpayee).

(B) A major hurdle in women's political empowerment.

Mains Models:

Q1 (Constitutional Morality): Focus on the spirit of the law (dissent, inclusion) vs the letter of the law. Quote the President's recent address.

Q2 (One Nation One Election): Weigh Efficiency (Cost/Continuity) against Federalism (Regional issues being overshadowed). Conclude with a consensus-based approach.

SET 2: ECONOMY

MCQ Answers:

(C) Services grew at 8.2%.

(B) Divergent growth paths between sectors/income groups.

(B) CBDC does not earn interest (to prevent bank runs).

(B) Used to manage the liquidity deficit.

(B) Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition.

Mains Models:

Q1 (Manufacturing Bottlenecks): Cite High Logistics Cost (13% of GDP) and Regulatory burden. Suggest Labor-intensive focus (Textiles).

Q2 (Liquidity Deficit): Define Deficit (Banks borrowing from RBI). Impact: High interest rates -> Slow investment. RBI Tool: VRR (injecting cash).

SET 3: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

MCQ Answers:

(B) Held in Brazil.

(B) Disagreement over distinguishing "freedom fighters" from "terrorists."

(B) India wants easier movement for IT/Healthcare workers.

(C) Gulf of Oman, Iran.

(B) Offering India Stack (UPI) to developing nations.

Mains Models:

Q1 (COP30 & CBDR): Highlight the new $1.5 Trillion Finance Goal (Global South win) vs the push for "Shared Responsibility" by the North.

Q2 (Cognitive Warfare): Define threats: Internal (Riots via fake videos) and Diplomatic (Deepfakes of leaders). Solution: IT Rules + Watermarking AI.

SET 4: ENVIRONMENT & SCIENCE

MCQ Answers:

(B) Used for condensation nuclei.

(A) All-weather capability.

(B) Marking antibiotics with a red line to prevent OTC sales.

(B) Dense urban forests.

(C) United Nations Environment Programme.

Mains Models:

Q1 (Cloud Seeding): Critique: Needs moisture (rare in winter), high cost. Solution: Airshed management & Circular economy for stubble.

Q2 (AMR): Silent Pandemic: 15% rise in MDR-TB. Drivers: OTC sales + Poultry antibiotics. Solution: One Health (Human + Animal + Env).

SET 5: SOCIAL JUSTICE & MISC

MCQ Answers:

(B) Term by UN Women.

(C) RBCs become sickle-shaped.

(D) It is a pan-India coastal defense drill.

(B) Located in Kerala.

(B) Highly priced for medicinal/industrial use.

Mains Models:

Q1 (Ethics Case Study):

Dilemma: Art 19 (Protest) vs Art 21 (Life).

Action: Create "Green Corridor" for ambulances immediately (Persuasion); Offer alternate site; Avoid force unless critical.

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