Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (03 June 2022)

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

Date: 03 June 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements about the national food security act 2013:

1. Pregnant women and lactating mothers will be entitled to receive maternity benefit of not less than Rs. 6,000.
2. Children upto 14 years of age will be entitled to nutritious meals as per the prescribed nutritional standards.
3. In case of non-supply of entitled foodgrains or meals, the beneficiaries will receive a food security allowance.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • The Act has a special focus on nutritional support for women and children.
  • Besides, meal to pregnant women and lactating mothers during pregnancy and six months after childbirth, such women will also be entitled to receive maternity benefit of not less than Rs. 6,000.
  • Children upto 14 years of age will be entitled to nutritious meals as per the prescribed nutritional standards.
  • In case of non-supply of entitled foodgrains or meals, the beneficiaries will receive a food security allowance.
  • The Act also contains provisions for setting up of grievance redressal mechanism at the District and State levels.
  • Hence, all statements are correct.

Q2. With reference to the National Food Security Act, consider the following statements:

1. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households are presently entitled to 35 kg per household per month.
2. The state governments identify priority household (PHH) families under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) according to their exclusive and inclusive guidelines.
3. PHH cardholders receive 5kg of food grains per person per month.

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) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Act, the term “eligible households” comprises two categories:
  • Priority households
  • families covered by the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
  • Priority households are entitled to receive 5 kg of food grains per person per month, whereas AAY households are entitled to 35 kg per month at the same prices.
  • Families which are not covered under AAY fall under PHH.
  • The state governments identify priority household families under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) according to their exclusive and inclusive guidelines.

Q3. Consider following statements about European Union (EU):

1. The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe.
2. By surface area, Germany is the largest EU country and Malta the smallest.
3.The main currency in the EU is the Euro, but not every country has adopted it.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe, Statement 1 correct
  • There are 24 official languages in the European Union.
  • The main currency in the EU is the Euro, but not every country has adopted it.Statement 3 correct
  • Member countries aren’t forced to remain in the European Union. Any country is allowed to leave if they so choose, but they obviously must notify the EU of that decision.
  • By surface area, France is the largest EU country and Malta the smallest. Statement 2 wrong.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Government e-Market (GeM)

1. It was launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. It is available for both the private sector and government sector buyers.
3. It is available for both the private sector and government sector sellers/suppliers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was launched on August 9, 2016, by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India to create an open and transparent procurement platform for Government buyers.
  • As per the existing mandate, GeM is not available for use by private sector buyers.
  • Suppliers (sellers) can be from across all segments: the government or private.

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. According to The Consumer Protection (e-commerce) Rules 2020 it is not mandatory for e-commerce companies to display their country of origin.
2. As per the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Rules, there will be no fee for filing cases upto Rs. 5 lakh.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The Consumer Protection (e-commerce) Rules 2020 notified by the Consumer Affairs Ministry directed e-commerce companies to display the country of origin alongside the product listings. Statement 1 wrong
  • As per the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Rules, there will be no fee for filing cases upto Rs. 5 lakh. Statement 1 correct