Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (02 September 2022)

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

Date: 02 September 2022

Q1. Environmental Performance Index (EPI) is released by:

a) World Economic Forum.
b) United Nations Environment Programme.
c) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
d) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The EPI, a biennial index, was started in 2002 as Environmental Sustainability Index.
  • EPI is published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network.

Q2.. Consider the following statements:

1. Both VoLTE and VoWiFi work with the 4G LTE mobile core network to establish the necessary connections for enabling voice/text services.
2. VoNR requires a 5G mobile core network that facilitates voice calls and text messages over the packet-switched network.
3. 5G NR networks cannot co-exist with 4G LTE.

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

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • Both VoLTE and VoWiFi require IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) that works with the 4G LTE mobile core network to establish the necessary connections for enabling voice/text services.
  • VoNR requires a 5G mobile core network that facilitates voice calls and text messages over the packet-switched network.
  • 5G NR networks can co-exist with 4G LTE, but they can also work as stand-alone 5G mobile networks.

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the heritage and culture of India:

1. Anang Tal, a small inland lake which was recently notified as a monument of National importance is claimed to be created by King Anang Pal II of Tomar dynasty.
2. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) regulates all archaeological activities in the country as per the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR).
3. National Monuments Authority (NMA) which works under the Ministry of Culture in accordance with provisions of Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972 is a sister organization of ASI.

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: (B)

Explanation:

  • Anang Tal Lake:
  • It is a small inland lake which is claimed to be created in 1060 AD by Tomar King Anang Pal II, the founder of Delhi.
  • Archaeological Survey of India (ASI):
  • It regulates all archaeological activities in the country as per the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
  • It also regulates the Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972.
  • National Monuments Authority (NMA):
  • Established under the Ministry of Culture in accordance with the requirements of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010.
  • It compliments ASI in its functions.

Q4. India is regarded as a country with a "Demographic Dividend". This is because India has its maximum population:

1. In the age group below 15 years.
2. In the age group of 15-64 years.
3. In the age group above 65 years.
4. India has the second highest population in the world.

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

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation: Demographic dividend

  • It is the accelerated economic growth that may result from a decline in a country's birth and death rates and the subsequent change in the age structure of the population.
  • With fewer births each year, a country's young dependent population declines in relation to the working-age population.
  • India entered the demographic dividend opportunity window in 2005-06 and will remain there till 2055-56.
  • This is the period when the working age ratio is equal to or more than 150% and the dependency ratio is equal to or lower than 66.7%, generally taken as the cut-off for the demographic dividend window.

Q5. Which of the following statements is related to Rule 9 of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964?

a) Employment of near relatives of Government servants in companies or firms.
b) Taking part in politics and elections.
c) Demonstration and strikes.
d) Criticism of Government.

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Rule 4: Employment of near relatives of Government servants in companies or firms.
  • Rule 5: Taking part in politics and elections.
  • Rule 7: Demonstration and strikes.
  • Rule 9: Criticism of Government: no Government servant shall make any statement of fact or opinion which has the effect of an adverse criticism of any current or recent policy or action of the Central Government or a State Government.

Q6. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the surrogate advertisements?

1. It is the form of advertising where brands promote regulated products, like cigarettes and alcohol through disguised advertisements of other products.
2. It is regulated by Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsement for Misleading Advertisements, 2022.

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

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

Answer: (C)