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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 05 Nov 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about the WHO's Global TB Report 2024:

India has recorded a 17.7% decline in TB incidence from 237 cases per lakh population in 2015 to 195 in 2023, which is more than double the global decline of 8.3%.

The treatment coverage for TB in India has declined to 72% in 2023, down from 89% in 2015.

The government has increased the monthly allowance for TB patients from ₹500 to ₹1,000 to provide better nutritional support under Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY).

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

● Statement 1: Correct. India has indeed recorded a 17.7% decline in TB incidence, from 237 cases per lakh population in 2015 to 195 in 2023, more than double the global decline.

● Statement 2: Incorrect. India’s treatment coverage has increased to 89% in 2023, up from 72% in 2015, not declined.

● Statement 3: Correct. The Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) has raised the monthly allowance for TB patients from ₹500 to ₹1,000 to improve nutritional support.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about Exercise Garuda Shakti:

The ninth edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti is being held from November 1 to 12, 2024, at Cijantung in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The exercise involves personnel from both the Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment and the Indonesian Army’s Kopassus.

The Exercise Garuda Shakti was conducted since 2010.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All Three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

● Statement 1: Correct. The ninth edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti is indeed taking place from November 1 to 12, 2024, at Cijantung in Jakarta, Indonesia.

● Statement 2: Correct. The exercise involves 25 personnel from the Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and 40 personnel from the Indonesian Special Forces, Kopassus.

● Statement 3: Incorrect. The Exercise Garuda Shakti was started in 2012 to enhance military cooperation, particularly focusing on counter-terrorism and special forces operations.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about Exercise Vajra Prahar:

The 15th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar is being conducted in November 2024 at the Orchard Combat Training Center in Idaho, USA.

The first edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar was held in 2008.

The 14thth edition of the exercise was conducted at the Special Forces Training Center in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

● Statement 1: Correct. The 15th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar is taking place from November 2 to 22, 2024, at the Orchard Combat Training Center in Idaho, USA.

● Statement 2: Incorrect. The first edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar was conducted in 2010, not 2008.

● Statement 3: incorrect. The 14th edition of the exercise was held in December 2023 at Umroi, Meghalaya.

Q4:

Consider the following statements about India's updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) unveiled at COP 16 in Colombia:

The updated NBSAP aims to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 and promote a sustainable relationship with nature by 2050, in alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).

India’s NBSAP includes a focus solely on species conservation and does not prioritize ecosystem restoration or community-driven initiatives.

The updated NBSAP was developed with the involvement of 23 central ministries, state organizations, and local communities, with an emphasis on a collaborative approach.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

● Statement 1: Correct. The updated NBSAP aligns with the KMGBF, aiming to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 and promote a sustainable relationship with nature by 2050.

● Statement 2: Incorrect. The NBSAP focuses not only on species conservation but also on ecosystem restoration, community-driven conservation, and a transformative approach to biodiversity management.

● Statement 3: Correct. The development of the NBSAP was a collaborative process, engaging 23 central ministries, state organizations, and local communities. The focus was on an integrated, whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA):

It is an Act to prevent money laundering and to provide for the confiscation of property derived from or involved in money laundering.

The Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND), under the Department of Revenue, is responsible for investigating the offenses of money laundering under the PMLA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both 1 and 2

D: Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer: A

Explanation:

● Statement 1 is correct: The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is indeed designed to prevent money laundering and provides for the confiscation of property derived from or involved in money laundering.

● Statement 2 is incorrect: While the Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) processes and analyzes financial information related to suspect transactions, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Department of Revenue is responsible for investigating the offenses of money laundering under PMLA, not FIU-IND.