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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 21 Nov 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about Coal India Limited (CIL):

1.    Coal India Ltd (CIL) received the Green World Environment Award 2024 in the CSR category for its efforts in the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna.

2.    CIL initiated the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna in 2017 to provide permanent curative treatment to over 600 Thalassemia patients through Bone Marrow Transplants (BMT).

3.    CIL was the first Public Sector Undertaking in India to adopt the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna.

4.    Coal India Limited was formed in 1971 to improve the organizational efficiency in the coal sector.

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. Coal India Ltd received the Green World Environment Award 2024 in the CSR category for its work in the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna.

Statement 2: Correct. The Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna was initiated in 2017 to provide treatment to Thalassemia patients through Bone Marrow Transplants (BMT).

Statement 3: Correct. CIL was the first Public Sector Undertaking to adopt this program.

Statement 4: Incorrect. Coal India Limited was formed on November 1, 1975, not in 1971. The government nationalized all the coal mines in 1971, but CIL was formed later to improve operational efficiency.

Q2:

Consider the following statements:

1.    The Sanyukt Vimochan 2024 exercise, a multilateral Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise was held in Ahmedabad and Porbandar, Gujarat.

2.    The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was established under the Disaster Management Act of 2005 and is headed by the President of India.

3.    The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is responsible for the creation of policies and guidelines, coordinating disaster management efforts, and providing financial support for mitigation measures.

4.    The NDMA has a five-tier structure, including divisions such as Mitigation, Operations & Communications, and Finance, to manage disaster-related efforts across the country.

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 Sanyukt Vimochan 2024 exercise was indeed conducted by the Konark Corps of the Southern Command in Ahmedabad and Porbandar, Gujarat, showcasing India's HADR capabilities.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The NDMA is headed by the Prime Minister of India, not the President.

Statement 3: Correct. The NDMA is responsible for creating disaster management policies, coordinating enforcement, and providing funds for disaster mitigation.

Statement 4: Correct. The NDMA has a structure consisting of five divisions: Policy & Plans, Mitigation, Operations & Communications, Capacity Building, and Finance.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Guyana:

1.    Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guyana on November 20, 2024, made him the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the country in 56 years.

2.    During his visit, Prime Minister Modi co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit with Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan Ali.

3.    India and Guyana have a long-standing partnership, with India contributing two HAL 228 aircraft, a seagoing yacht, and solar lighting systems for 30,000 indigenous families.

4.    Guyana, known for its Mount Roraima and Kaieteur Falls, shares borders with Venezuela, Brazil, and Suriname.

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. Prime Minister Modi is indeed the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Guyana in 56 years.

Statement 2: Incorrect. Prime Minister Modi co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit with Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, not Guyana's President.

Statement 3: Correct. India has contributed HAL 228 aircraft, a seagoing yacht, and solar lighting systems for indigenous families in Guyana, showcasing the bilateral partnership.

Statement 4: Correct. Guyana shares borders with Venezuela, Brazil, and Suriname, and is known for Mount Roraima and Kaieteur Falls.

Q4:

With reference to the Teesta River, consider the following statements:

1.    The Teesta River originates from the same source as the Brahmaputra River and flows through the state of Sikkim.

2.    The Rangeet River, which is the largest river in Sikkim, is a tributary of the Teesta River.

3.    The Teesta River flows into the Bay of Bengal after crossing the border of India and Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Incorrect. The Teesta River originates from the Pahunri Glacier and not from the same source as the Brahmaputra River. The Brahmaputra originates near Mount Kailash from the Angsi Glacier.

Statement 2: Correct. The Rangeet River originates in Sikkim and is the largest river in the state. It is indeed a tributary of the Teesta River.

Statement 3: Incorrect. The Teesta River does not directly flow into the Bay of Bengal after crossing the border of India and Bangladesh. It flows into the Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh, but the statement about its flow into the Bay of Bengal is imprecise in this context.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about the political relations between India and Italy:

1.    Political relations between India and Italy were established in 1947.

2.    The Indian community in Italy is the second-largest Indian community in Europe.

3.    The 8th session of the India-Italy Foreign Office Consultations was held in February 2020.

4.    During Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit to India in March 2023, India and Italy upgraded their ties to a "Strategic Partnership".

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 4 only

B: 1, 3, and 4 only

C: 2 and 4 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Political relations between India and Italy were indeed established in 1947, and the countries maintain a cordial relationship with regular exchanges at political and official levels.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The Indian community in Italy is the third largest in Europe, not the second largest. The population is estimated at around 0.25 million, including Persons of Indian Origin (PIO).

Statement 3: Incorrect. During the 8th session of the India-Italy Foreign Office Consultations in February 2022, both countries discussed key areas like green hydrogen, renewable energy corridors, and joint projects in the natural gas sector.

Statement 4: Correct. During Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit to India in March 2023, India and Italy elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership and signed a Declaration of Intent on Migration and Mobility, among other outcomes.