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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 06 Dec 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Turner Prize 2024:

Jasleen Kaur won the 2024 Turner Prize for her exhibition Alter Altar.

Her work was praised for its innovative materials, blending diverse voices, and integrating personal and spiritual elements.

Kaur was the oldest nominee for this year’s Turner Prize.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All four

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Jasleen Kaur won the Turner Prize 2024 for her exhibition "Alter Altar," which explores the themes of plurality, identity, and the personal-political connection.

Statement 2: Correct. Her work was praised for its thoughtful integration of personal and spiritual elements and for blending diverse voices.

Statement 3: Incorrect. Jasleen Kaur was the youngest nominee for the Turner Prize 2024, not the oldest.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the National Legal Metrology Portal (eMaap):

The eMaap portal integrates State Legal Metrology Departments into a unified national system.

Its main goal is to simplify registration and licensing processes for packaged commodities and weighing instruments.

It enhances transparency, reduces compliance burdens, and improves regulation under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.

eMaap centralizes data to support policy formation but does not aid enforcement or data-driven decision-making.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All four

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. eMaap aims to integrate State Legal Metrology Departments and their portals into a unified system.

Statement 2: Incorrect. While eMaap does deal with the registration of packaged commodities and the issuance of licenses, its primary goal is to streamline broader processes like issuing licenses, conducting verifications, and ensuring compliance with the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.

Statement 3: Correct. eMaap is designed to enhance transparency, reduce compliance burdens, minimize paperwork, and ensure better regulation.

Statement 4: Incorrect. eMaap will indeed contribute to more efficient enforcement activities and data-driven decision-making, not just policy formation.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about Raj Manchanda and his contributions to Indian Squash:

1.    Raj Manchanda was a six-time national champion in squash, winning his first title at the age of 33.

2.    He led the Indian team to a gold medal at the 1981 Asian Team Championship in Karachi.

3.    Raj Manchanda was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award in 1983 in recognition of his achievements in squash.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Raj Manchanda was indeed a six-time national champion and won his first title at the age of 33.

Statement 2: Incorrect. Manchanda led the Indian team to a silver medal at the 1981 Asian Team Championship in Karachi, not a gold medal.

Statement 3: Correct. Raj Manchanda was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1983 for his achievements in squash.

Q4:

What does Article 34 of the Indian Constitution deal with?

A: National Emergency

B: Martial Law

C: Fundamental Rights

D: Federal Relations

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Article 34 addresses Martial Law in India, specifically granting Parliament the power to indemnify government personnel for actions taken under Martial Law.

Q5:

Which of the following statements are true about the differences between Martial Law and National Emergency in India?

Martial Law impacts only fundamental rights, while National Emergency affects both rights and federal relations.

During Martial Law, both government and courts are suspended; during National Emergency, government and courts remain functional.

Martial Law is meant to restore law and order during crises, while National Emergency is meant to address war, aggression, or rebellion.

Martial Law is invoked under Articles 352-360 of the Indian Constitution.

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1, 2 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Martial law affects only Fundamental Rights (FRs) while National Emergency affects not only Fundamental Rights but also Centre-state relations, distribution of revenues and legislative powers between Centre and states. It may extend the tenure of Parliament.

Statement 2: Correct. During Martial Law, both government and courts are suspended; during National Emergency, government and courts remain functional.

Statement 3: Correct. Martial Law is meant to restore law and order during crises, while National Emergency is meant to address war, aggression, or rebellion.