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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 30 Dec 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Assertion (A): The Rajasthan government's M-Sand Policy aims to reduce dependence on river sand by promoting the use of manufactured sand (M-Sand) in construction projects.
Reason (R): The policy mandates that at least 25% of the sand used in government construction projects must be M-Sand, ensuring sustainability and environmental protection.

Choose the correct option:

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

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

C: Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.

D: Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Assertion (A) is correct because the Rajasthan M-Sand Policy promotes M-Sand as an alternative to reduce dependence on river sand for construction.

Reason (R) is also correct because the policy mandates the use of at least 25% M-Sand in government construction projects, thereby encouraging sustainability and reducing environmental impact. Thus, Reason (R) explains why the policy was introduced as mentioned in Assertion (A).

Q2:

With reference to the RBI's decision to enable UPI payments through Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs), consider the following statements:

1.    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed holders of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs), such as mobile wallets and gift cards, to make and receive payments via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) through third-party mobile applications.

2.    PPIs are classified into two categories: small PPIs and full KYC.

3.    The integration of UPI with PPIs is part of India's broader initiative to promote a digital economy and financial inclusion.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The RBI has allowed PPI holders, such as users of mobile wallets and gift cards, to make and receive payments through UPI using third-party mobile applications.

Statement 2 is correct: PPIs are classified into small PPIs, which require minimal customer information, and full KYC PPIs, which allow a broader range of transactions.

Statement 3 is correct: The integration of UPI with PPIs is aimed at encouraging digital payments and enhancing financial inclusion, contributing to the vision of a digital economy.

Q3:

Who are the two astronauts who set the new world record for the longest single spacewalk aboard the Tiangong space station?

A: Zhai Zhigang and Wang Haozhe

B: Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong

C: James Voss and Susan Helms

D: James Voss and Zhai Zhigang

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The two Chinese astronauts who set the new world record for the longest spacewalk, lasting nine hours, were Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong. They surpassed the previous record of 8 hours and 56 minutes set by NASA astronauts in 2001.

Q4:

Which of the following statements about the Collegium system in India is correct?

1.    The Collegium system is part of the Indian Constitution.

2.    In the Collegium system, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and the four senior-most judges recommend judicial appointments for High Court.

3.    The government has the final say in judicial appointments.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Collegium system is not part of the Constitution but has evolved through judicial rulings.

Statement 2 is incorrect: In the Collegium system, the CJI and the two senior-most judges recommend judicial appointments in high court.

Statement 3 is incorrect: If the Collegium reiterates its recommendations, the government must appoint the recommended judges, even if objections are raised.

Q5:

Match the following income groups with their respective consumption trends as per the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24. How many are correctly matched?

Column 1: Income Group     Column 2: Consumption Trend

A. Bottom 5% of rural households       1. Recorded a significant increase in consumption expenditure by 19.2% in 2023-24, reflecting a rise in basic spending.

B. Top 5% of urban households 2. Experienced a decrease in consumption spending despite higher income.

C. Higher-income states (Maharashtra, Punjab)    3. Exhibited higher-than-average consumption spending, driven by greater economic development and a higher spending capacity.

Options:

A: All three are correctly matched

B: Only two are correctly matched

C: Only one is correctly matched

D: None of them are correctly matched

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Answer: A

Explanation:

A-1: The bottom 5% of rural households saw a 19.2% increase in consumption expenditure due to rising spending on essentials.

B-2: The top 5% of urban households experienced a decrease in consumption, reflecting a shift in their spending habits despite higher income.

C-3: Higher-income states like Maharashtra and Punjab exhibited higher-than-average consumption levels due to their better economic development and capacity for higher spending.