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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 07 Mar 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about Green land?

1.   Green land is semi-autonomous territory of France.

2.   It is located in the west of North America

3.   It has vast quantity of natural resources, including minerals and oils.

How many statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. Green land is semi autonomous territory of Finland, got self rule since 1979. Since then Green land is managing his internal affair.

Statement 2 is incorrect Green land is located in east of North America in the arctic region, making it strategically important for North America.

Statement 3 is correct Green land has vast quantity of natural resources, including minerals. Oils, gold and rare earth metals etc.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP):

The Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) is a centrally sponsored scheme designed to improve the health of livestock in India.

The LHDCP has an allocated outlay of ₹3,880 crore for the period 2024-26.

Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both

D: None

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) is a centrally sponsored scheme designed to improve the health of livestock in India. It focuses on controlling and preventing major animal diseases through vaccinations, disease surveillance, enhanced veterinary services, and the development of necessary infrastructure like mobile veterinary units.

Statement 2 is correct. The LHDCP has an allocated outlay of ₹3,880 crore for the period 2024-26, as per the Union Cabinet’s approval.

Q3:

What is the primary objective of establishing the second National Gene Bank in India?

A: To conserve and store animal genetic resources

B: To enhance India’s agricultural productivity by introducing new plant species

C: To safeguard plant genetic resources and strengthen global biodiversity conservation

D: To replace the first National Gene Bank completely

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The primary objective of the second National Gene Bank is to safeguard plant genetic resources, support sustainable farming systems, and contribute to global biodiversity conservation, ensuring food security for future generations.

Q4:

Consider the following statements:

Recently, PM Modi has announced establishment of second National Gene Bank that will house 10 lakh germplasm lines.

A Gene Bank is a facility designed to store genetic material, such as seeds, pollen, or tissue samples, collected from various plant species.

India’s first Gene Bank was established in 1996 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR) in New Delhi.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1 and 2

B: Only 2 and 3

C: Only 1

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. Recently, PM Narendra Modi has announced establishment of the second National Gene Bank will be capable of housing 10 lakh (1 million) germplasm lines.

Statement 2 is correct. A Gene Bank is a facility designed to store genetic material, such as seeds, pollen, or tissue samples, collected from various plant species. Its main goal is to preserve plant genetic diversity, protect species from extinction, and store varieties that can be used for future agricultural innovation, research, and breeding.

Statement 3 is correct. India’s first Gene Bank was established in 1996 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR) in New Delhi.

Q5:

Consider the following statements with reference to Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY):

1.   It has been launched to achieve Universal Health Coverage.

2.   It is the world’s largest health assurance scheme fully financed by the government, and the cost of implementation is shared between the Central and State Governments.

3.   It is only applicable to the people aged 60 and above.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) was launched in 2018 with the goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Statement 2 is correct. It is the world’s largest health assurance scheme, fully financed by the government, with the cost of implementation shared between the Central and State Governments.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The scheme is not restricted to people aged 60 and above. It applies to eligible families across various age groups, regardless of gender, size, or age.