Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (01 April 2022)

Current Affairs MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams

Date: 01 April 2022

Q1. Consider the following statement regarding FAME Scheme:

1. It is related to Electric & Hybrid Vehicles in India.
2. It is under Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
3. In 2021, Phase-II of the scheme was launched.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are Correct:

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • Ministry of Heavy Industries launched FAME India Scheme [ Faster Adoption of Electric (& Hybrid) Vehicles in India] with effect from 1st April 2015.
  • Phase-II of FAME Scheme was launched with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 Crore for a period of 3 years commencing from 1st April 2019.

Q2. Consider the following statements.

1. Niti Ayog is responsible for conducting the states startup ranking exercise.
2. Startup India initiative aims at fostering entrepreneurship and promoting innovation by creating an ecosystem that is conducive for growth of Startups.
3. According to the economic survey 2021-2022 India has become 3rd largest ecosystem for startup in the world after USA and china.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • The Department for promotion of industry and internal trade(DPIIT) is the body Responsible for conducting the states startup ranking exercise and also releases the final report based on the performances of the states in India.
  • Startup India initiative aims at fostering entrepreneurship and promoting innovation by creating an ecosystem that is conducive for growth of Startups.
  • According to the economic survey 2021-2022 India has become 3rd largest ecosystem for startup in the world after USA and china.

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding SAUBHAGYA Scheme:

1. Scheme was launched to achieve the goal of universal household electrification in the country by 31st March 2022.
2. ‘Sankhya’, a Web Portal and Mobile App, was specifically launched for household identification under this scheme.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The Government of India launched ‘Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana’ (Saubhagya) in Sept. 2017 to achieve the goal of universal household electrification in the country by 31st March 2019.
  • ‘Sankhya’, a Web Portal and Mobile App, was specifically launched for identification under this scheme.

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. Budget 2022-23 has allocated less amount to the Indian Railways compared to 2021-22.
2. Indian Railways’ operating ratio has languished for decades.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • Budget 2022 has allocated ₹1, 40,367.13 crore to the Indian Railways for 2022-23, which is 27.5 per cent higher than in 2021-22.
  • The Budget allocation is significant because the Indian Railways’ operating ratio has languished for decades. It has been pegged at 96.98 per cent for 2022-23.

Q5. Which of the following SDGs cater to End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition?

a) SDG 1
b) SDG 2
c) SDG 4
d) SDG 5

Answer: (B)

Explanation: Goal 2 seeks sustainable solutions to end hunger in all its forms by 2030 and to achieve food security. The aim is to ensure that everyone everywhere has enough good-quality food to lead a healthy life. Achieving this Goal will require better access to food and the widespread promotion of sustainable agriculture.

Q6. Consider the following statements about minorities:

1. Term minority is defined in the constitution of India
2. Classification as a Minority in India minorities are based on religion or language

Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above

Answer: (B)

Explanation: Constitution of India has not defined word ‘Minority’ and only refers to ‘Minorities’. It speaks of minorities ‘based on religion or language’ and rights of minorities have been spelt out in Constitution in detail.

Q7. Which of the following countries are part of TAPI pipeline project.

1) India
2) Armenia
3) Azerbaijan
4) Afghanistan
5) Turkmenistan
6) Pakistan
7) Tajikistan

Which of the following are correct

A) 1,2,4,6
B) 2,4,5,7
C) 1,3,6,7
D) 1,4,5,6

Answer: (D)

Explanation: Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India Pipeline (TAPI)