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

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

Date: 01 November 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements about the Drone Rules 2021:

1. Drones cannot be flown more than 400 feet vertically without permission.
2. No pilot license is needed for nano drones.
3. There is no restriction on drone operations by foreign-owned companies registered in India.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • No flight permissions are required to fly upto 400 feet in green zones and up to 200 feet in the area between 8 and 12 km from the airport perimeter. Hence, the statement 1 is correct.
  • No pilot license would be needed for micro drones for non-commercial use, nano drones and for R&D organisations. Hence, the statement 2 is correct.
  • All drones except those in the Nano category must be registered and issued a Unique Identification Number.
  • There would be no restriction on drone operations by foreign-owned companies registered in India. Hence, the statement 3 is also correct.

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the UNSC-Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC)

1. Recently, India hosted the UNSC-CTC meeting in two different Indian cities.
2. It was established by Security Council resolution 1373 which was adopted in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks in the US.

Choose the INCORRECT answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Recently, India hosted the United Nations Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) meeting in Mumbai and Delhi. Hence statement-1 is correct.
  • It was established by Security Council resolution 1373 which was adopted unanimously on 28th September 2001 in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks in the US.

Hence statement-2 is also correct.

Q3. Consider the following Statements regarding the Chief of Defence Staff.

1. It was recommended by the Shekatkar Committee.
2. It is the head of the Nuclear Command Authority.
3. The position was created with the aim of improving coordination, tri-service effectiveness, and overall integration of the combat capabilities of the Indian armed forces.

Select the correct Statement(s) using the code given below.

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • The Shekatkar committee, headed by Lt Gen. (retd) D.B. Shekatkar, had recommended the creation of the post of CDS and theatre commands. Thus statement 1 is correct.
  • The Nuclear Command Authority comprises a Political Council headed by the Prime Minister of India and an Executive Council headed by the National Security Advisor. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
  • The position was created with the aim of improving coordination, tri-service effectiveness, and overall integration of the combat capabilities of the Indian armed forces. Thus statement 3 is correct.

Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to the Recombinant DNA technology:

1. Recombinant DNA technology is a technique through which DNA from different sources is combined to form a new DNA sequence.
2. This technique finds application in the synthesis of human insulin, insect-resistant crops and environmental cleaning.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • Recombinant DNA (rDNA) molecules are DNA molecules formed by laboratory methods of genetic recombination i.e. molecules of DNA from two different species that are inserted into a host organism to produce new genetic combinations that are of value to science, medicine, agriculture, and industry. Hence, the Statement 1 is correct.

Applications of Recombinant DNA:

  • Recombinant DNA technology can also be used for gene therapy.
  • Resistance to diseases, insects and pests, herbicides, drought; metal toxicity tolerance; induction of male sterility for plant breeding purpose; and improvement of quality can be achieved through this recombinant DNA technology.
  • Recombinant DNA technology will help in developing microorganisms may be used even to clean up pollutants. Hence, the Statement 2 is correct.

Q5. Which of the following are examples of direct taxes?

1. Individual Income Tax.
2. Corporate Income Tax.
3. Capital Gains Tax.
4. Customs Duty

Choose the correct option:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4 only

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • Direct taxes are those that are paid directly to the government by an individual or a legal entity. Ex:- Individual Income Tax,Corporate Income Tax,Capital Gains Tax.
  • An indirect tax is imposed on one person or group, like manufacturers, then shifted to a different payer, usually the consumer.
  • Unlike direct taxes, indirect taxes are levied on goods and services, not individual payers, and collected by the retailer or manufacturer. Ex: Customs Duty, Entertainment Tax, Excise Duty etc.
  • Hence option 1,2 and 3 only are correct and 4 is incorrect.