Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (02 May 2023)

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

Date: 02 May 2023

Q1. Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business Index? [UPSC CSE Prelims 2019]

a) Maintenance of law and order
b) Paying taxes
c) Registering property
d) Dealing with construction permit

Answer: (A)

Explanation: The World Bank's ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ covers 10 sub-indicators namely-

  • Starting a Business, Dealing with Construction Permits, Getting Electricity, Registering Property, Getting Credit, Protecting Minority Investors, Paying Taxes, Trading Across Borders, Enforcing Contracts and Resolving Insolvency.

Q2. Which of the following is not a part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

a) No Poverty
b) Affordable and Clean Energy
c) Quality Education
d) Universal Basic Income

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • The United Nations SDGs are a set of 17 interconnected goals aimed at achieving a sustainable future for all.
  • The goals cover a range of issues, including poverty, education, health, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace, justice, and strong institutions, and partnerships for the goals. Universal Basic Income is not a part of these goals. Thus, option (d) is incorrect.

Q3. Which of the following is/are the effects of climate change on women?

1. Displacement due to their social and economic vulnerabilities
2. More vulnerable to food insecurity caused by climate change.
3. Increase in their workload and more risk of physical harm.
4. Women are also more likely to suffer from malnutrition, anaemia, and other health conditions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Women are often at greater risk of displacement due to their social and economic vulnerabilities.
  • Changes in weather patterns are affecting agricultural production, making it more difficult for communities to grow and access food. Women are often the primary food providers for their families and are therefore more vulnerable to food insecurity caused by climate change.
  • Women, who are often responsible for collecting water for their households, are forced to walk longer distances to fetch water, increasing their workload and putting them at risk of physical harm.
  • Climate change can lead to an increase in vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and Zika, which can have a disproportionate impact on women and children. Women are also more likely to suffer from malnutrition, anaemia, and other health conditions due to the impacts of climate change on food security and water availability.

Q4. Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop? (UPSC 2021)

a) Sugarcane
b) Sunflower
c) Pearl Millet
d) Red gram

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • Sugarcane is the least water-efficient crop.
  • Sugarcane requires a lot of water for its growth and irrigation, and it is estimated that it takes around 2000 to 2500 liters of water to produce 1 kg of sugarcane.
  • In comparison, pearl millet, sunflower, and red gram are relatively more water-efficient crops. Hence option (a) is correct.