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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 17 Jan 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the 8th Pay Commission:

1.    The 8th Pay Commission was approved by the Union Cabinet to revise pay scales and allowances for government employees, including pensioners.

2.    The pay revision will include a uniform 10% increase in basic salaries across all levels of government employees.

3.    The Commission's recommendations are expected to positively impact approximately 67 lakh pensioners and 49 lakh Central Government employees.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Union Cabinet has approved the 8th Pay Commission to revise the pay scales and allowances for government employees, including pensioners.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The basic salary increase is expected to range from 20% to 35%, not a uniform 10% increase across all levels.

Statement 3 is correct: The recommendations will positively impact approximately 67 lakh pensioners and 49 lakh Central Government employees.

Q2:

Consider the following statements:

1.    The Third Pay Commission was formed in 1986 under the chairmanship of J. M. M. Sinha.

2.    The Fifth Pay Commission, headed by Justice S. Ratnavel Pandian, reduced pay scales from 51 to 34.

3.    The Eighth Pay Commission is to be implemented by January 2026

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Third Pay Commission was implemented in 1986, but it was chaired by J. M. M. Sinha and formed in 1979.

Statement 2 is correct: The Fifth Pay Commission, headed by Justice S. Ratnavel Pandian, reduced pay scales from 51 to 34.

Statement 3 is correct: The Eighth Pay Commission is to be implemented by January 2026.

Q3:

In which year was the Tharu tribe officially recognized as a Scheduled Tribe by the Government of India?

A: 1950

B: 1967

C: 1980

D: 1995

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Answer: B

Explanation:

In 1967, the Tharu tribe was officially recognized as a Scheduled Tribe by the Government of India, which acknowledged their distinct cultural and social identity.

Q4:

Assertion (A): The drastic decline of air quality in Delhi is caused by a combination of factors, such as calm winds, low temperatures, and dense fog.
Reason (R): These weather conditions trap pollutants close to the ground, worsening the pollution levels.

Which of the following options is correct?

A: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation for Assertion (A).

B: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation for Assertion (A).

C: Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

D: Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The drastic decline in air quality is indeed due to a combination of factors like calm winds, low temperatures, and dense fog, which trap pollutants near the ground. These weather conditions create an inversion layer, preventing pollutants from dispersing, thus worsening air quality. Thus Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation for Assertion (A).

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding TRAI's Draft Telecommunication Tariff (71st Amendment) Order, 2025:

1.    The primary aim of the amendment is to reduce the cost of internet connectivity for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme.

2.    The revised proposal suggests that broadband tariffs for PDOs under PM-WANI should not exceed five times the tariff applicable for retail broadband services.

3.    TRAI’s proposed tariff rationalization aligns with the National Digital Communications Policy, 2018, and the Bharat 6G Vision.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The main aim of the amendment is indeed to reduce the high costs of internet connectivity for PDOs under the PM-WANI scheme.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The revised proposal suggests that the broadband tariff for PDOs should not exceed twice the retail broadband tariff for corresponding capacity, not five times.

Statement 3 is correct: TRAI’s proposal aligns with the National Digital Communications Policy, 2018, and the Bharat 6G Vision, which target the expansion of public Wi-Fi hotspots.