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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 13 Jul 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

In the context of the SDG India Index 2023-24, which of the following statements is correct?

1. This index is released by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

2. India's overall score in the year 2023-24 is 75 points.

Choose the correct answer based on the options given below:

Options:

A: Both 1 and 2

B: Only 1

C: Only 2

D: Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Uttarakhand and Kerala have topped the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2023-24. NITI Aayog evaluates development on social , economic and environmental parameters with the help of this index. In this , the performance of states and union territories is assessed in achieving sustainable development goals ( SDGs) . According to this report , India's overall score has increased from 66 points in 2020-21 to 71 points in 2023-24 , based on the progress made in poverty alleviation , economic growth and climate action.

Q2:

Which statement among the following is false?

A: More than 4 crore houses have been built under the PM Awas Yojana.

B: 11 crore toilets have been constructed in rural areas.

C: Distribution of 5 crore LPG connections has been done under the PM Ujjwala Yojana.

D: Provision of piped water connections has been made in more than 14.9 crore households under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The following efforts have been made by the government to improve the SDG India Index-

5 crores houses have been built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana .

11 crore toilets and 2.23 lakh community sanitation complexes have been constructed in rural areas .

10 crores LPG connections have been distributed under PM Ujjwala Yojana.

Through Jal Jeevan Mission, provision of tap water connection has been made to more than 14.9 crore households .

More than 30 crore beneficiaries are covered under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana .

More than 80 crore people are covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

Q3:

For whom was the CHAPEA mission organized?

A: Space travelers

B: Surface travelers

C: Sea travelers

D: Mountain travelers

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog ( CHAPEA) Mission Simulates challenges that crews may face during future missions to Mars. It consists of four volunteer crew members who live and work inside a separate 1,700-square-foot (158 square meters), 3D-printed habitat. Located at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston , the Mars Dune Alpha habitat includes an adjacent 1,200 - square-foot (111 square meters) enclosure used for simulated spacewalks.

Q4:

By which country was the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) mission conducted?

A: India

B: China

C: United States of America

D: Japan

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog ( CHAPEA) simulates a Mars mission at the Johnson Space Center in Houston , Texas (United States). It simulates the challenges faced by crews during future missions to the Red Planet.

Q5:

Which SDG goal is related to SDG-8?

A: Poverty eradication

B: Decent work and economic growth

C: Climate action

D: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Explanation- SDG Goals 1 (no poverty) , 3 (good health and well-being) , 6 (clean water and sanitation) , 7 (affordable and clean energy) , 8 (decent work and economic growth) , 9 (Industry , innovation and infrastructure) And 11 (sustainable cities and communities) relate to 13 (climate action).