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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 25 Dec 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024:

The rules empower the Union Home Secretary and the Secretary to the State Government (Home Department) to issue interception orders.

Officers below the rank of Joint Secretary can issue interception orders in exceptional circumstances.

The new rules require intercepted messages to be confirmed within seven days by the competent authority for use as evidence in court.

Which of the following options is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: Only 1

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The rules allow specific agencies like the Union Home Secretary and the Secretary to the State Government (Home Department) to issue orders for interceptions.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The rules only allow officers not below the rank of Joint Secretary to issue interception orders in unavoidable circumstances.

Statement 3 is correct. Intercepted messages can only be used as evidence if the order is confirmed within seven days by the competent authority.

Q2:

Under the Telecommunications Rules, 2024, what is the maximum retention period for records of intercepted messages?

A: Three months

B: Six months

C: One year

D: Two years

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The rules stipulate that records of intercepted messages must be destroyed within six months, unless required for operational reasons or by court orders.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023:

1.    The total forest and tree cover in India is 8,27,357 square kilometers, accounting for 25.17% of the country's geographical area.

2.    According to the report, the forest cover in India increased by 156 square kilometers, while the tree cover increased by 1,289 square kilometers between 2021 and 2023.

3.    Madhya Pradesh has the highest percentage of forest cover among Indian states and UT.

Which of the following options is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The total forest and tree cover in India is indeed 8,27,357 square kilometers, which is 25.17% of the country's geographical area.

Statement 2 is correct. The report highlights a positive trend, with an increase of 156 square kilometers in forest cover and 1,289 square kilometers in tree cover.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover but not the highest percentage of forest cover. Lakshadweep holds the highest percentage (91.33%).

Q4:

Which state showed the maximum increase in forest and tree cover according to ISFR 2023?

A: Rajasthan

B: Uttar Pradesh

C: Chhattisgarh

D: Odisha

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Chhattisgarh recorded the largest increase in forest and tree cover, with an increase of 684 square kilometers.

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding the forest cover data in India from ISFR 2023:

1.    Lakshadweep has the highest percentage of forest cover among Indian Union Territories.

2.    Mizoram has the highest percentage of forest cover in Indian states.

3.    The total area of mangrove cover in India is 4,992 square kilometres in 2023.

Which of the following options is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 3

D: All of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation: