Current Affairs MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams
Date: 19 November 2022
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Indian Armed Forces.
1. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the
Indian Armed Forces.
2. The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence
of the Government of India.
3. It is the world's largest military force and has the world's 2nd largest
volunteer army.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
- The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces but the executive authority and responsibility for national security is vested in the Prime Minister of India and their chosen Cabinet Ministers. Thus statement 1 is correct.
- The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India. Hence statement 2 is correct.
- It is the world's second-largest military force and has the world's largest volunteer army.
Thus statement 3 is not correct.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Electoral Bonds:
1. These are instruments that are used to donate funds to
political parties.
2. State Bank of India is authorized to issue and encash these bonds.
3. These are bearer bonds wherein the issuer is the custodian and pays the one
who holds the bonds.
4. These bonds remain valid for 3 months from the date of issue.
Choose the correct option below:
a) Only 1, 2 and 3
b) Only 1, 2 and 4
c) Only 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Electoral Bonds
- The government of India introduced it with the Finance Bill 2017.
- The Electoral bonds are instruments/securities that are used to donate funds to political parties. Hence, statement-1 is correct.
- These bonds are on the lines of bearer bonds or promissory notes wherein the issuer (bank) is the custodian and pays the one who holds the bonds (political party).Hence, statement-3 is correct.
- Electoral bonds are purchased anonymously by donors and are valid for 15 days from the date of issue. State Bank of India is authorized to issue and encash these bonds.
Hence, statement-2 is correct and statement-4 is incorrect.
- As debt instruments, these can be bought by donors from a bank, and the political party can then encash them.
- These can be redeemed only by an eligible party by depositing the same in its designated account maintained with a bank.
- The bonds are issued by SBI in denominations of Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore.
Q3. Which of the following places in India are part of the natural heritage under UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sites?
1. Western Ghats
2. River Island of Majuli
3. Keibul Lamjao Conservation Area
4. Valley of Flowers
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
- There are seven UNESCO-designated natural world heritage sites in India. They include Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Nanda Devi National Park, the Valley of Flowers, Sundarbans National Park, the Western Ghats, and the Great Himalayan National Park.
- There is one mixed heritage site in India: Khangchendzonga National Park
- The River Island of Majuli and Keibul Lamjao Conservation Area are part of India’s tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. So, option (b) is correct.
Q4. Consider following statements about National Pension System (NPS):
1. The scheme is applicable to all new recruits joining the
Central Government service (except armed forces) from April 1, 2004.
2. It is a voluntary, defined contribution retirement savings scheme.
3. Even private individuals can opt for the scheme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 1,2 and 3
c) 1 and 3 Only
d) 2 and 3 Only
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
- The scheme is applicable to all new recruits joining the Central Government service (except armed forces) from April 1, 2004.Hence, Statement 1 Correct.
- It is a voluntary, defined contribution retirement savings scheme. Hence, Statement 2 Correct.
- Even private individuals can opt for the scheme. Hence, Statement 3 Correct.
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Group of 20 (G20).
1. India will join its ‘Troika’ in December 2022 along with
Indonesia and Brazil.
2. The G20 countries are responsible for about 80% of World’s Carbon emissions.
3. Germany, Singapore and Democratic Republic of Korea are the members of the
group.
Choose the CORRECT answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
- G20 Membership
- It consists of 19 countries and 27 membered the European Union.
- The 19 countries include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the EU.
- Singapore and Democratic Republic of Korea (North Korea) are not members of G20, hence statement-3 is incorrect.
- G20 Troika
- The Group does not have its own permanent secretariat.
- Its presidency is supported by the Troika – term used for previous, current and incoming presidency.
- When India assumes the presidency next month, it will be part of the Troika with its predecessor Indonesia and successor Brazil.
Hence, statement-1 is correct.
- It represents around 85 per cent of the global GDP, over 75 per cent of international trade, about 80 % of global carbon emissions and about two-thirds of the world population.
Hence, statement-2 is correct.
