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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 08 Nov 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about the $200 million loan agreement signed between ADB and India:

The loan agreement is part of the Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project, which aims to enhance urban services in the state.

The project is cofinanced by the European Investment Bank and the state government, bringing the total project cost to $465.9 million.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966

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: C

Explanation:

● Statement 1: Correct. The $200 million loan is part of the Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project, which aims to improve urban services like water supply, sanitation, and infrastructure while ensuring resilience to environmental risks.

● Statement 2: Correct. The project is cofinanced by the European Investment Bank and the state government, with the total project cost amounting to $465.9 million.

● Statement 3: Correct. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. The bank also maintains 31 field offices around the world to promote social and economic development in Asia.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about the Henley Passport Index, 2024:

Singapore holds the top spot in the Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 195 countries.

India ranks 83rd in the Henley Passport Index, with visa-free access to 58 countries.

The Henley Passport Index was launched in 2018 and focuses on ranking passports based on the number of countries one can access without a visa.

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. Singapore is ranked as the most powerful passport in the 2024 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 195 countries.

● Statement 2: Correct. India is ranked 83rd, with visa-free access to 58 countries.

● Statement 3: Correct. The Henley Passport Index was rebranded in 2018, though it was originally launched in 2005 as the Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index. It ranks passports based on the number of destinations that can be accessed without a prior visa.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about Anil Pradhan and the Rohini Nayyar Prize for Rural Development:

Anil Pradhan, a 28-year-old social worker from Odisha, received the third Rohini Nayyar Prize for his contributions to rural development.

The Rohini Nayyar Prize includes a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, along with a citation and a trophy.

Anil Pradhan is known as the chief designer of Asia's first university rocket team, VSLV.

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. Anil Pradhan received the third Rohini Nayyar Prize for his exceptional work in rural development.

● Statement 2: Incorrect. The prize includes a cash award of ₹10 lakh, not ₹5 lakh.

● Statement 3: Correct. Anil Pradhan is known as the chief designer of Asia’s first university rocket team, VSLV, in addition to his contributions to rural development.

Q4:

Consider the following statements about the PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme:

1.    The PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme offers collateral-free and guarantor-free education loans to students admitted to Quality Higher Education Institutions (QHEIs).

2.    The scheme includes a financial allocation of ₹3,600 crore for the period 2024-2029.

3.    The central government will provide a 75% credit guarantee for education loans up to ₹7.5 lakh under the scheme.

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 PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme provides collateral-free and guarantor-free loans for students in recognized Quality Higher Education Institutions (QHEIs).

● Statement 2: Incorrect. The scheme has a financial outlay of ₹3,600 crore for the period 2024-25 to 2030-31, not 2024-2029.

● Statement 3: Correct. The central government will provide a 75% credit guarantee for education loans up to ₹7.5 lakh.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election:

1.    Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election by securing 295 electoral votes, exceeding the required 270 votes.

2.    Kamala Harris received 226 electoral votes in the 2024 election.

3.    Trump's victory marks his first non-consecutive term in over a century, making him the 47th President of the United States.

4.    JD Vance will be sworn as Vice President alongside Trump on January 20, 2025.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All four

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

● Statement 1: Correct. Trump secured 295 electoral votes, surpassing the 270 required to win.

● Statement 2: Correct. Kamala Harris received 226 electoral votes and 68,859,041 popular votes.

● Statement 3: Correct. Trump's victory is significant as he becomes the first president in over a century to win a non-consecutive second term.

● Statement 4: Correct. JD Vance is Trump's running mate and will take on the role of Vice President.