Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (09 February 2022)

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

Date: 09 February 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements about PM Gram Sadak Yojana:

1. The programme objective is to provide round-the–year connectivity by all-weather roads with necessary culverts and cross drainage structures.
2. It is 100% centrally-sponsored scheme.

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: (A)

Explanation:

  • The programme objective is to provide round-the–year connectivity by all-weather roads with necessary culverts and cross drainage structures.
  • Initially, PMGSY is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme. From 2015-16 onwards, the funding pattern has been revised to 60% Central share and 40% State Share.

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Agriculture Orientation Index (AOI):

1. AOI as an index was developed as part of the SDG Goal 2(Zero Hunger).
2. AOI measures the ratio between government spending towards the agricultural sector and the sector’s contribution to GDP.

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: (C)

Explanation:

  • AOI as an index was developed as part of the SDG Goal 2(Zero Hunger).
  • AOI measures the ratio between government spending towards the agricultural sector and the sector’s contribution to GDP.

Q3. Consider the following statements about Biomass:

1. Biomass is a Non-renewable source of energy.
2. Gasification is a process that converts organic or fossil-based carbonaceous materials at high temperatures, without combustion into syngas.

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: (B)

Explanation:

  • Biomass is a renewable source of energy because it can be renewed by planting more trees and plants.
  • Gasification is a process that converts organic or fossil-based carbonaceous materials at high temperatures (>700°C), without combustion into syngas.

Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Regulatory Impact Assessment’:

1. It is a systemic approach to critically assessing only the negative effects of a proposed policy
2. OECD considers it as one of the tools for regulatory improvement.
3. It is a mandatory exercise in India.

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

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • As per OECD, Regulatory impact assessment (RIA) is a systemic approach to critically assessing the positive and negative effects of proposed and existing regulations and non-regulatory alternatives.
  • Among the seven tools for regulatory improvement envisaged by OECD, RIA is considered to be one of the most important.
  • In India, overtime, a few expert bodies have recommended RIA, but it is not part of policy making as of now.

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. The Supreme Court is the final interpreter of the Constitution.
2. The Constitution does not contain any provision wherein certain terms used in it, are defined.

Select the correct options:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. Neither

Answer: (A)

Explanation: The SC is the final interpreter of the Constitution. Under Art 366 various terms and phrases used in the Constitution have been defined.

Q6. Consider the following Statements -

1. SBM – urban (SBM-U) was overseen by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
2. In rural areas “SBM – Gramin” (SBM-G) was financed and monitored through the Ministry of Rural Development.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

(A) 1only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) Neither

Answer: (A)

Explanation: In rural areas “SBM – Gramin” (SBM-G) was financed and monitored through the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.( The ministry has been merged with the Ministry of Jal Shakti.)

Q7. Consider the following Statements-

1. Rajasthan is the largest milk producing state of India.
2. India's per capita milk availability has increased to 427 grams per day in 2020-21, up from 319 grams in 2014-15.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2
(D) Neither

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The top 5 milk-producing states are: Uttar Pradesh (16.3%, 30.52 MMT), Rajasthan (12.6%, 23.69 MMT), Madhya Pradesh (8.5%, 15.91 MMT), Andhra Pradesh (8%, 15.04 MMT) and Gujarat (7.7%, 14.49 MMT).