Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (05 April 2022)

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

Date: 05 April 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Uniform Civil Code (UCC):

1. The Supreme Court can issue a mandamus to Government to undertake measures for Uniform Civil Code.
2. The Law Commission of India, in a consultation paper released in 2018, asserted that the UCC “neither necessary nor desirable at this stage".

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: (B)

Explanation:

  • The constitution of India has a provision for Uniform Civil Code under Article 44.
  • Law Commission of India, in a consultation paper released in 2018, asserted that the UCC “neither necessary nor desirable at this stage"
  • The SC cannot issue mandamus on policy matters.

Q2. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Beti Bachao- Beti Padhao’ Scheme:

1. It was launched in 2020.
2. One of it’s objective is ensuring education and participation of the girl child.
3. Presently it is operational in 161 districts in India.

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

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) was launched by the Prime Minister on 22nd January, 2015 at Panipat, Haryana.

The objectives of this initiative are:

  • Prevention of gender biased sex selective elimination
  • Ensuring survival & protection of the girl child
  • Ensuring education and participation of the girl child

The BBBP programme was implemented in 100 districts mostly having child sex ratio (CSR) below the national average (918 girls per 1,000 boys) in the first phase in 2015 and, subsequently, it was extended to another 61 districts during phase 2 in 2016.

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. In India, public order comes under the concurrent list of the constitution.
2. CBI is the central government legislative investigative agency.

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

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both1 and 2
d) None of these

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • In India, public order comes under the State list of the constitution.
  • CBI is the central government executive investigative agency.

Q4. Which of the following country does not share border with Russia?

a) Belarus
b) Romania
c) Georgia
d) Finland

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Q5. Consider the following statements about AFSPA.

1. AFSPA gives powers to arrest individuals without warrants, on the basis of reasonable suspicion.
2. It says that after apprehension of suspects, the security forces have to hand them over to the local police station within 48 hours.

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: (A)

Explanation:

  • It allows armed forces to open fire, even causing death, against any person in contravention to the law or carrying arms and ammunition, and gives them powers to arrest individuals without warrants, on the basis of “reasonable suspicion”, and also search premises without warrants.
  • It says that after apprehension of suspects, the security forces have to hand them over to the local police station within 24 hours.

Q6. Consider the following statements

1) Section 375 of Indian Penal Code holds marital rape as a crime.
2) Marital Rape can be considered as a valid ground for divorce

Which of the following are correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation: Marital Rape is an exception to Section 375 and hence it is not a crime yet. The matter is subjudice in court.

Q7. Consider the following statements about Agri Export Policy, 2018:

1. It aims to triple the agricultural exports from present ~US$ 30+ Billion to ~US$ 90+ Billion by 2022.
2. It aims to double India’s share in world agri exports by integrating with the global value chain at the earliest.

Select the correct statements:

a) 1only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Both are incorrect

Answer: (B)

Explanation: Agri Export Policy:- Keeping in mind the significant Indian agriculture holds, the Government of India introduced Agri Export Policy in 2018.

  • To double agricultural exports from present ~US$ 30+ Billion to ~US$ 60+ Billion by 2022 and reach US$ 100 Billion in the next few years thereafter, with a stable trade policy regime.
  • To diversify our export basket, destinations and boost high value- and value-added agricultural exports including focus on perishables.
  • To strive to double India’s share in world agri exports by integrating with global value chain at the earliest.