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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 17 Dec 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Malabar Exercise:

1.    The Malabar Exercise is a trilateral naval exercise involving India, Japan, and the United States.

2.    The exercise focuses primarily on enhancing naval cooperation and maritime security.

3.    The Malabar Exercise was first conducted in 2000 as a bilateral exercise between India and Japan.

Which of the following options is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: All of the above

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct because the Malabar Exercise is indeed a trilateral naval exercise involving India, Japan, and the United States.

Statement 2 is correct as the exercise aims to enhance naval cooperation and maritime security.

Statement 3 is incorrect; the first Malabar Exercise was conducted in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India and the United States, not India and Japan.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

1.    The CPTPP was signed on 8 March 2018 in Santiago, Chile, and became effective on 30 December 2018.

2.    The agreement aims to reduce trade barriers, promote economic growth, and strengthen international ties among its members.

3.    As of December 2024, the CPTPP consists of 11 member countries.

Which of the following options is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: All of the above

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct as the CPTPP was indeed signed on 8 March 2018 in Santiago, Chile, and became effective on 30 December 2018.

Statement 2 is correct because the agreement aims to reduce trade barriers, promote economic growth, and strengthen international ties among the member countries.

Statement 3 is incorrect as, as of December 2024, the CPTPP consists of 12 member countries, including the United Kingdom, which recently joined the agreement.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme:

1.    The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) was introduced in 1998 to provide credit support to farmers for agricultural and allied activities.

2.    The KCC scheme was extended to include fisheries and animal husbandry farmers in the 2018-19 Budget to help meet their working capital needs.

3.    The maximum limit for collateral-free loans under KCC was raised to Rs. 2 lakh in 2024.

Which of the following options is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct as the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) was introduced in 1998 to provide timely and adequate credit support to farmers for their cultivation and other needs.

Statement 2 is correct as the scheme was indeed extended in the 2018-19 Budget to include fisheries and animal husbandry farmers to meet their working capital needs.

Statement 3 is correct as the maximum limit for collateral-free loans under KCC was raised from Rs. 1.6 lakh to Rs. Rs. 2 lakh in 2024.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding the Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor (VCMC):

1.    The VCMC is a new sea route that connects Chennai (India) to Vladivostok (Russia), facilitating trade, particularly in energy, minerals, and defense.

2.    The VCMC reduces shipping time between India and Russia from 40+ days to just 16 days, making it a cost-efficient route.

3.    The VCMC was formalized during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in 2020.

Which of the following options is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: All of the above

D: None of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct because the VCMC connects Chennai (India) to Vladivostok (Russia) and aims to enhance trade in sectors like energy, minerals, and defense.

Statement 2 is correct as the VCMC significantly reduces the shipping time between India and Russia from over 40 days to just 16 days.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the VCMC was formalized during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia in 2019, not President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in 2020.

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding the Mistral wind:

1. The Mistral is a warm, moist wind blowing from the south to the north into the Mediterranean region.

2. The Mistral wind is common in the Rhône Valley of southern France and significantly lowers temperatures, especially in winter.

Which of the following options is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both 1 and 2

D: None of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation: