Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (07 June 2022)

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

Date: 07 June 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Fiscal federalism in India:

1. It focuses on how expenditure and revenue are allocated across different vertical layers of the government administration.
2. Article 246 and Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution distribute powers and allot subjects to the Union and the States with a threefold classification.

Choose 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: (C)

Explanation:

  • Fiscal federalism refers to the financial relations between Union Government and the State governments.
  • It focuses on how expenditure and revenue are allocated across different vertical layers of the government administration.
  • Article 246 and Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution distributes powers and allots subjects to the Union and the States with a threefold classification.

Q2. Consider the following statements: (UPSC 2018)

1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
2. Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • According to the GoI and UIDAI, Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship. Statement 1 not correct
  • An Aadhaar with mixed or anomalous biometric information or multiple names in a single name (like Urf or Alias) can be deactivated. Aadhaar can also get deactivated upon non-usage of the same for three consecutive years. Statement 2 not correct

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021prohibits commercial surrogacy in India.
2. Ministry of Women and Child development proposed the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2021.

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

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither of these

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 prohibits commercial surrogacy in India.
  • The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 was introduced by the then Minister of Health and Family Welfare, in Lok Sabha on July 15, 2019.

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. To establish a cooperative society is a fundamental right under the Constitution of India.
2. The Cooperative Societies is a union subject in the 7th Schedule of the Constitution of India.

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

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither of these

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • While Article 19(1)(c) guarantees freedom to form association or unions or cooperative societies subject to certain restrictions, Article 43 B says that states shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of cooperative societies.
  • The item “Cooperative Societies” is a State Subject in the 7th Schedule via entry 32 of the State List in the Constitution of India.

Q5. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), an economic initiative which is recently seen in news is launched by

a) USA
b) European Union
c) India
d) Australia

Answer: (A)

Explanation: Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) is an economic initiative launched by United States President Joe Biden on May 23, 2022.