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Daily-mcqs 17 Aug 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 17 Aug 2024

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Which of the following constitutional articles allows the governor to dissolve the state legislative assembly?

A: Article 85

B: Article 174

C: Article 356

D: Article 343

Answer: B

Explanation:

Article 174 of the Indian Constitution empowers the governor to dissolve the state legislative assembly. This provision is similar to Article 85, which empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha. Both articles address the dissolution of legislative bodies under specific circumstances.


                            

Q2:

What is the primary objective of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections in India?

A: Determining the dates and schedule of elections

B: Regulating the behaviour of candidates and political parties during the campaign period

C: Monitoring the counting of votes

D: Allocating symbols to political parties

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is designed to ensure free and fair elections by regulating the conduct of political parties and candidates. It comes into force immediately after the announcement of the election schedule by the Election Commission of India and aims to maintain a level playing field during election campaigns.


                            

Q3:

What was the result of the SSLV-D1 mission on August 7, 2022?

A: Successful placement of all satellites in planned orbits

B: Failure due to software malfunction

C: Partial success in placing only one satellite in orbit

D: Successful demonstration of final developmental flight of SSLV

Answer: B

Explanation:

SSLV-D1 mission launched on August 7, 2022 failed to achieve its objectives due to software malfunction. The mission objective was to place EOS 02 and AzadiSat in orbit, but the mission failed due to accelerometer anomaly during the second stage.


                            

Q4:

What is the maximum payload capacity of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) in sun-synchronous orbit?

A: 200 kg

B: 300 kg

C: 500 kg

D: 700 kg

Answer: B

Explanation:

Payload capacity of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) in sun-synchronous orbit is 300 kg. This feature makes it suitable for launching small satellites into specific orbits with cost efficiency and flexibility.


                            

Q5:

Which of the following conditions are necessary for an intending couple to be eligible for surrogacy under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021?

A: The couple should have at least one living child.

B: The surrogate mother should be willing to donate her gametes.

C: The couple should obtain both 'Certificate of Necessity' and 'Certificate of Eligibility' from the appropriate authority.

D: The surrogate mother should be unmarried and should be between 20 and 30 years of age.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Option C is correct because as per the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, intending couples must obtain both a 'Certificate of Necessity' and a 'Certificate of Eligibility' to proceed with surrogacy. Option A is incorrect because the couple should not have any living children, with exceptions for mentally or physically handicapped children. Option B is incorrect because the surrogate mother cannot donate her gametes. Option D is incorrect because the surrogate mother must be a married woman with a child of her own, aged between 25 and 35 years.