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

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements related to the AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024) exercise:

1.    The exercise took place from 1st November to 3rd November 2024.

2.    The exercise was held between the Indian Army and the Singapore Armed Forces.

3.    The main objective of the exercise was to enhance the use of advanced artillery equipment in joint operations.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Incorrect. The exercise was held from 28th November to 30th November 2024 at the Field Firing Ranges, Devlali, Maharashtra, not from 1st November to 3rd November.

Statement 2: Correct. The exercise was conducted between the Indian Army and the Singapore Armed Forces.

Statement 3: Correct. The exercise focused on joint firepower planning, execution, and the application of advanced-generation artillery equipment.

Q2:

Consider the following statements related to United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC):

1.    Recently, India has been re-elected to the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the 2025-2026 term.

2.    The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission was established in 2010

3.    The main objective of the PBC is to support countries affected by conflicts and to advise the UN General Assembly and Security Council on maintaining peace.

4.    India’s re-election reflects its active role and commitment to international peacebuilding and multilateral cooperation.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. India has been re-elected for the 2025-2026 term.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission was established in 2005, not 2010.

Statement 3: Correct. The main objective of the PBC is indeed to support countries affected by conflicts and provide advice to the UN General Assembly and Security Council on maintaining peace.

Statement 4: Correct. India’s re-election demonstrates its commitment to global peacebuilding efforts and multilateral cooperation.

Q3:

Consider the following statements related to the Asian Development Bank (ADB):

1.    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was established in 1976 to promote social and economic development in Asia.

2.    ADB’s core mission is to reduce poverty across the Asia-Pacific region through projects that improve access to healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

3.    The headquarters of the ADB is located in Tokyo, Japan.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1: Incorrect. The ADB was established in 1966, not 1976.

Statement 2: Correct. The ADB’s core mission is to reduce poverty by improving access to healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

Statement 3: Incorrect. The headquarters of the ADB is in Manila, Philippines, not Tokyo, Japan.

Q4:

Consider the following statements related to the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (Child Marriage Free India) campaign:

1.    The Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign was launched on 27th November 2024 by Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi.

2.    The main goal of the campaign is to reduce the child marriage rate to below 10% by 2029.

3.    The campaign focuses on seven states with high child marriage rates and will also target 300 districts where the rates exceed the national average.

4.    The campaign introduces the Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal to help report child marriage cases and provide information on the Child Marriage Prohibition Act.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The campaign was launched on 27th November 2024 by Smt. Annapurna Devi.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The campaign aims to reduce child marriage rates to below 5% by 2029, not 10%.

Statement 3: Correct. The campaign will focus on seven states with high child marriage rates: West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Tripura, Assam, and Andhra Pradesh. It will also target 300 districts where the rates are above the national average.

Statement 4: Correct. The Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal was introduced to report cases and provide information on the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.

Q5:

Consider the following statements related to the surge in UPI fraud cases:

1.    UPI fraud cases surged by 85% in FY24, with incidents rising from 7.25 lakh in FY23 to 13.42 lakh in FY24.

2.    The total value of UPI fraud transactions increased from ₹573 crore in FY23 to ₹1,087 crore in FY24.

3.    UPI fraud is mainly caused by phishing attacks, malware, and social engineering scams.

4.    The government has introduced measures like device binding, PIN-based authentication, and transaction limits to combat UPI fraud.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All four

D: None

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. UPI fraud cases increased by 85%, from 7.25 lakh in FY23 to 13.42 lakh in FY24.

Statement 2: Correct. The value of UPI fraud transactions increased from ₹573 crore in FY23 to ₹1,087 crore in FY24.

Statement 3: Correct. The three main types of UPI fraud are phishing attacks, malware attacks, and social engineering fraud.

Statement 4: Correct. Measures like device binding, PIN-based authentication, and transaction limits have been introduced to prevent UPI fraud.