Current Affairs: UPSC Previous Year Questions (International Relations and Current Affairs)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Current Affairs (International Relations and Current Affairs). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2022International Relations and Current Affairs · Current Affairs
Q1. Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing"?
Explanation
Greenwashing is a deceptive marketing practice where a company misleads consumers into believing that its products, policies, or practices are environmentally friendly, when in reality they are not. It is used to improve a company’s public image without making real sustainability efforts. Companies often use misleading labels, vague terms (like "natural" or "eco-friendly"), or exaggerated claims to appear environmentally responsible. Examples of Greenwashing:
A company claims its plastic packaging is "biodegradable" but fails to mention that it takes decades to break down. Fast fashion brands marketing "sustainable" clothing lines while continuing environmentally harmful practices. Oil and gas companies promote carbon offset programs while still expanding fossil fuel extraction.
Additional insight:
Bluewashing - When companies or organizations exagg-erate their social responsibility or commitment to sustainable practices without substantial action, often by associating with the United Nations. Greenhushing - When companies deliberately underre-port or downplay their sustainability initiatives to avoid scrutiny or accusations of greenwashing.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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2022
(a) Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound.
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Current Affairs?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Current Affairs (International Relations and Current Affairs), asked from 2011 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
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Questions on Current Affairs (International Relations and Current Affairs) are available for 10 years, from 2011 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
