Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (11 August 2022)

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

Date: 11 August 2022

Q1. Which of the following statements about PRAAPTI App and web portal is correct?

a) It has been developed to bring transparency in power purchase transactions between Generators and Discoms.
b) It is a framework for promoting the online auction of assets attached by the banks.
c) It aims to make aspirants aware of job opportunities in the government sector.
d) It is a citizen-based platform to exchange information on g and found children.

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • PRAAPTI (Payment Ratification and Analysis in Power procurement for bringing Transparency in Invoicing of generators) has been developed to bring transparency in power purchase transactions between Generators and Discoms.
  • The App and Web Portal will capture the Invoicing and payment data for various long-term PPAs from the Generators. This will help the stakeholders in getting month-wise and legacy data on outstanding amounts of Discoms against power purchase.

Q2. Arrange the following ports from North to South:

1. Gwadar
2. Cochin Port
3. Columbia
4. Humbantota

Which of the following option is correct?

a) 1-2-3-4
b) 1-3-2-4
c) 2-1-4-3
d) 1-2-4-3

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Q3. Consider the following statements about the APEDA:

1. APEDA is the premier body of export promotion of fresh vegetables and fruits.
2. It is a statutory body.
3. It was set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
4. It is also responsible for testing the standards and quality of imported products.

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

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1,2 and 4 only
d) 1,3 and 4 only

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is an Indian Apex-Export Trade Promotion Active government body.
  • APEDA is the premier body of export promotion of fresh vegetables and fruits.
  • It was set by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985.
  • FSSAI is responsible for testing standards for imports and the domestic market and APEDA and EIC for exports.

Q4. Consider the following statements with regard to the women political participation in the country.

1. There have been a series of feminist movements, challenging patriarchal and gender norms in the 21st century that has led to rise in women’s participation in politics in India.
2. As per the latest reports, women representatives in recent times have asked more questions on gender-related issues in the parliament.
3. As per the study of questions asked in the Parliament. male legislators have asked more questions on issues concerning women than their female counterparts.

Which of the above statements are Incorrect?

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • There have been no major feminist movement in the past two decades, however the educational and economic empowerment has led to rise in women’s participation in politics.
  • As per the latest reports, women representatives in recent times have asked more questions on issues other than women’s related.
  • Male legislators have asked more questions on issues concerning women than their female counterparts.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the CAG report on Conservation of Coastal Ecosystems:

1. Activities forming a part of the mitigation plans like mangrove conservation, replantation etc. were not included in the environment management plan.
2. Several project proponents failed to comply with conditions for environmental clearance.
3. The ministry relied on the information submitted by the project proponent w.r.t. potential ecological risks due to the project activities without verification.

Choose the correct option below:

a) Only 1
b) Only 1 and 3
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of these

Answer: (C)

Explanation: Inadequacies in the EIA reports include -

  • Non-accreditation of the consultant involved with its preparation
  • Usage of outdated baseline data
  • Non-evaluation of environmental impacts of the project
  • Non-addressal of disasters which the project area was prone to
  • Activities forming a part of the mitigation plans like mangrove conservation, replantation, biodiversity conservation plan, rain water harvesting plan were not included in the environment management plan.
  • Several project proponents failed to comply with conditions for environmental clearance and did not submit the mandatory half-yearly compliance reports to the regional offices of the ministry.
  • The ministry relied on the information submitted by the project proponent w.r.t. potential ecological risks due to the project activities without verification.

Q6. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective under Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act of 1996?

a) To provide ownership of minor forest produce
b) To safeguard and preserve the traditions and customs
c) To provide self-governance
d) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Objectives of Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act:
  • To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution to Scheduled Areas, identified by the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
  • To guarantee self-governance through traditional Gram Sabhas for people living in the Scheduled Areas of India.
  • To provide tribals control and rights over the natural resources and conserves their identity and culture.
  • The act brought a positive development in the lives of tribal communities who have earlier suffered tremendously.
  • The tribal areas are found in ten Indian states, thus the provisions of Panchayats extended through the PESA Act find a place in these Fifth Schedule Areas.