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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 02 Aug 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the Digi Yatra Technology, consider the following statements:

1. It uses facial recognition for paperless, contactless airport travel.

2. It is part of the Biometric Enabled Seamless Travel Experience (BEST) initiative.

3. Passengers must not need to register with their Aadhaar in order to use Digi Yatra app.

How many of the statements given above are incorrect?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Recently, the Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has revealed that Digi Yatra has been implemented at 15 airports in the country and this facility will soon be launched in 12 more airports. Digi Yatra is a technology that uses facial recognition to allow passengers to travel through airports in a paperless and contactless manner. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Digi Yatra is a part of the Biometric Enabled Seamless Travel Experience (BEST) initiative, which aims to make airport check-in and travel more accessible for passengers. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

The system also provides a decentralized mobile wallet-based identity management platform where travelers can store their IDs and travel documents. To use Digi Yatra app, passengers must register with personal details, including Aadhaar. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about Vattezhuthu, recently seen in news:

1. Vattezhuthu is an ancient Dravidian round script.

2. This script was mainly found in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

3. It was used to write Tamil and Malayalam.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, the Archaeologists have found one ‘Vattezhuthu’ and eight Tamil inscriptions estimated to be more than 1,100 years old were found on the walls of Thaleekeeiswarar Temple at Kovilpalayam near Koduvai in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. Vattezhuthu, meaning "round script," is an ancient Dravidian script used in South India and Sri Lanka. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Vattezhuthu was mainly found in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and parts of Sri Lanka. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Vattezhuthu was used for writing Tamil and Malayalam languages. It is characterized by its rounded letterforms and lack of straight lines. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about Uniform Civil Code:

1. It refers to the formulation of one law for India.

2. Article 44 directs the state to implement a UCC in India.

3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar believed that this Code was desirable but should be voluntary for the time being.

4. Goa is the only Indian state with a Uniform Civil Code for all residents, regardless of religion.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: Only three

D: All four

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Rajasthan has been considering enactment of Uniform Civil Code in the state. The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) refers to the formulation of one law for India, which would be applicable to all religious communities in matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption and maintenance. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution directs the state to strive for the implementation of a UCC throughout the territory of India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Dr. B R Ambedkar, while formulating the Constitution had said that a Uniform Civil Code is desirable but for the moment it should remain voluntary and thus the Article 35 of the draft Constitution was added as a part of the Directive Principles of the State Policy in part IV of the Constitution of India as Article 44. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

The Supreme Court of India has, in various judgments, emphasized the need for a UCC, notably in cases like Shah Bano (1985) and Sarla Mudgal (1995). Goa is the only state in India that has a form of a Uniform Civil Code applicable to all its residents, regardless of religion. Hence, statement 4 is correct.

Q4:

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is an organ of the United Nations (UN), established by the UN Charter in 1945.

Statement-II: The UNSC consists of five permanent members (P5) and fifteen non-permanent members elected for two-year terms and each member has one vote.

Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement –II is the correct explanation of Statement-I

B: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

C: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

D: Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the United Nations Security Council countries have called for increased diplomatic efforts to prevent a broader Middle East conflict after the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital Tehran. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is an organ of the United Nations (UN) and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It was established by the UN Charter in 1945 and is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. Hence, statement I is correct.

The UNSC consists of 15 members including five permanent members (P5) and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms and each member has one vote. The five permanent members are China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States and they have veto power. Hence, statement II is incorrect.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about Cloudbursts:

1. It is a sudden, intense precipitation event that can lead to flooding.

2. It occurs through orographic lift or warm-cool air mixing, causing rapid condensation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 Only

B: 2 Only

C: Both 1 and 2

D: Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Following multiple cloudbursts and torrential overnight rains in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla, Mandi, and Kullu districts, the state’s rivers are now in spate. Cloudburst is a sudden, intense precipitation event, sometimes accompanied by hail and thunder that can lead to flooding. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Cloudburst an release up to 25 mm of precipitation, equivalent to 25,000 metric tons per square kilometer. Typically occurs through orographic lift or when warm air mixes with cooler air, causing rapid condensation. Hence, statement 2 is correct.