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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 18 Dec 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Chandrayaan-2 mission:

1.    Chandrayaan-2 was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2019.

2.    The mission aimed to explore the South Pole region of the Moon.

3.    The Chandrayaan-2 mission successfully landed its Vikram lander on the Moon's surface.

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 Chandrayaan-2 mission was launched by ISRO on July 22, 2019.

Statement 2 is correct as the primary objective of the mission was to explore the South Pole region of the Moon and search for water ice.

Statement 3 is incorrect; although the Chandrayaan-2 mission successfully entered lunar orbit, the Vikram lander failed to make a soft landing on the Moon's surface. It lost communication during its descent.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the 10th International Forest Fair:

1.    The 9^th International Forest Fair is being held in Bhopal from December 17 to December 23.

2.    The fair was inaugurated by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav.

3.    The theme of this year's fair is "Sustainable Forest Management for Climate Change."

Which of the following options is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: Only 2

C: All of the above

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect because the fair is indeed being held in Bhopal from December 17 to December 23.

Statement 2 is correct as the fair was inaugurated by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The theme of this year's fair is "Women Empowerment through Minor Forest Produce," not "Sustainable Forest Management for Climate Change."

Q3:

Consider the following statements:

1.    Russia and India signed a bilateral agreement in June 2024 to allow visa-free travel for Indian tourists to Russia starting in 2025.

2.    Indian citizens are already allowed visa-free travel to 62 countries.

3.    The primary goal of this agreement is to promote trade and business between India and Russia.

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 Russia and India signed a bilateral agreement in June 2024, which will allow Indian tourists to travel to Russia without a visa starting after the spring of 2025.

Statement 2 is correct because Indian citizens are already allowed visa-free travel to 62 countries.

Statement 3 is incorrect; while the main objective of the agreement is to promote tourism, especially through group tourism, it is not primarily focused on trade and business.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding 'INS Nirdeshak':

1.    INS Nirdeshak was inducted into the Indian Navy on December 18 at Visakhapatnam.

2.    The ship is built with more than 80 percent indigenous material and is equipped with advanced hydrographic and oceanographic survey equipment.

3.    INS Nirdeshak has been built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) based in Visakhapatnam.

4.    The primary purpose of the vessel is to conduct hydrographic surveys, assist in navigation, and support maritime operations.

Which of the following options is/are correct?

A: 1, 2, and 3 only

B: 1, 2, and 4 only

C: 1, 3, and 4 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct because INS Nirdeshak was indeed inducted into the Indian Navy on December 18 at Visakhapatnam.

Statement 2 is correct as the vessel is built with over 80 percent indigenous material and is equipped with state-of-the-art hydrographic and oceanographic survey equipment.

Statement 3 is incorrect; INS Nirdeshak was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, not Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL).

Statement 4 is correct because the primary purpose of the vessel is to conduct hydrographic surveys, provide assistance in navigation, and support maritime operations.

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding the "One Nation, One Election" concept:

1.    On December 17, 2024, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha for one nation, one election.

2.    The High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, recommended conducting synchronized elections for Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and local bodies in two phases.

3.    The first phase of the proposed elections will involve holding local body elections (Panchayats and Municipalities) simultaneously with the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly elections.

4.    The second phase of the elections will involve holding the elections for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

Which of the following options is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1, 2, and 3 only

C: 1, 3, and 4 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct because Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced two key bills in the Lok Sabha on December 17, 2024, aimed at synchronizing elections for Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, Municipalities, and Panchayats.

Statement 2 is correct because the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, recommended conducting synchronized elections for the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and local bodies in two phases.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the first phase involves holding Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly elections simultaneously, not the local body elections.

Statement 4 is incorrect because the second phase involves holding local body elections (Panchayats and Municipalities) within 100 days of the general elections.