Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (04 March 2022)

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

Date: 04 March 2022

Q1. Which of the following organisations launched the Swachh Bharat Urban Mission?

a) Ministry of Jal Shakti
b) Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
d) NITI Aayog

Answer: (C)

Explanation: SBM is being implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (M/o HUA) and by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (M/o DWS) for urban and rural areas respectively.

Q2. Consider the following statements about Front-of-Pack (FoP) Labelling System

1. FoP labelling system has long been listed as one of the global best practices to nudge consumers into healthy food choices.
2. India still does not have a clear labelling or Front-of-pack (FoP) Labelling System.

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

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of these

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • FoP labelling system has long been listed as one of the global best practices to nudge consumers into healthy food choices.
  • India still does not have a clear labelling or Front-of-pack (FoP) Labelling System.

Q3. Consider the following statements

1) Blue hydrogen involves production of Hydrogen from ocean sources
2) Grey Hydrogen involves production of Hydrogen from coal by converting into gas

Which of the following are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both
D) None

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Blue hydrogen involves producing H2 from hydrocarbons but also to capture the emissions released in the process.
  • Grey Hydrogen involves production of Hydrogen from fossil fuels whereas Black/Brown Hydrogen involves production of Hydrogen from coal by converting into gas

Q4. Consider the following statements about National Stock Exchange of India “NSE”:

1. NSE is India's largest financial market, incorporated in 2002.
2. NSE offers NIFTY 50 Index, which tracks the largest assets in the Indian equity market.
3. NSE is ranked second in the world by equity trading volume.

Select the incorrect statements:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All are incorrect

Answer: (C)

Explanation :

National Stock Exchange of India “NSE”?

  • The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) is India's largest financial market.
  • Incorporated in 1992, the NSE has developed into a sophisticated, electronic market, which ranked fourth in the world by equity trading volume.
  • Today, the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) conducts transactions in the wholesale debt, equity, and derivative markets. One of the more popular offerings is the NIFTY 50 Index, which tracks the largest assets in the Indian equity market.

Benefits of NSE:

  • The National Stock Exchange is a premier marketplace for companies preparing to list on a major exchange. The sheer volume of trading activity and application of automated systems promotes greater transparency in trade matching and the settlement process.
  • This in itself can boost visibility in the market and lift investor confidence. Using cutting-edge technology also allows orders to be filled more efficiently, resulting in greater liquidity and accurate prices.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021:

1. Prohibition of manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single use plastics(SUP), including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities from the 1st July, 2024.
2. Thickness of plastic carry bags will be increased from 50 microns –to 75 microns from 30th September, 2022 to 120 microns from the 31st December, 2024.

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: (D)

Explanation:

  • Prohibition of manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single use plastics(SUP), including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities from the 1st July, 2022.
  • Thickness of plastic carry bags will be increased from 50 microns –to 75 microns from 30th September, 2021 to 120 microns from the 31st December, 2022.

Q6. With reference to United Nation General Assembly consider the following Statements

1. The President of the General Assembly is elected each year by assembly to serve a one-year term of office.
2. Decisions on every question always require a two-thirds majority of the General Assembly.

Select the correct Statement using the code given below.

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2 both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (A)

Explanation: Decisions on important questions, such as those on peace and security, admission of new members and budgetary matters, require a two-thirds majority of the General Assembly. Decisions on other questions are taken by simple majority

Q7. Consider following statements about Bhakara Beas Management Bill (BBMB).

1. BBMB is a statutory body constituted under the Inter State River Water Disputes Act,1956.
2. BBMB regulates supply of water and power to Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Chandigarh.

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:

  • BBMB is a statutory body constituted under the Punjab Re-organisation act 1966.
  • BBMB regulates supply of water and power to Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Chandigarh.