Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (11 December 2021)

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

Date: 11 December 2021

Q1. With reference to naming of cyclones, consider the following statements:

1. Naming tropical cyclones is said to have been initiated by well-known meteorologist Clement Wragge during the late 19th century.
2. Initially, India expressed reservations about naming cyclones, however, after four years of continuous deliberations, IMD initiated the naming with Cyclone Onil in September 2004.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Q2. Arrange the following government schemes for women in increasing age-wise order of their relevance for target beneficiaries.

1. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Scheme
3. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana

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

Answer: (C)

Q3. With reference to judicial infrastructure in India, consider the following statements:

1. The Indian judiciary’s infrastructure has not kept pace with the sheer number of litigations instituted every year.
2. The Chief Justice of India has recently proposed creation of a National Judicial Infrastructure Authority of India (NJIAI), which will take control of the budgeting and infrastructure development of subordinate courts in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Q4. Consider the following statements, with respect to Biomass based green energy:

1. In India, there is no specific policy for biomass utilization for power generation.
2. Recently, the government mandated all thermal power plants to use a 5 percent blend of biomass pellets.
3. Fossil Fuels have a high energy density and high calorific value compared to biomass.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Government has 'Policy for Biomass Utilization for Power Generation through Co-firing in Coal based Power Plants'.
  • Government mandating all thermal power plants to use 5 percent blend of biomass pellets; this will increase to 7 percent after 1 year.
  • Fossil Fuels have a high energy density and high calorific value compared to biomass.

Q5. Consider the following statement about Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme:

1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
2. This will make domestic manufacturing competitive and efficient.
3. This scheme provides incentive to the eligible companies on there every production unit.

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

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

Answer: (C)

Q6. Consider the following statements with respect to PM Fasal Bima Yojana:

1. It has a fixed premium rate for all crops.
2. All premium cost is shared by Centre and state, farmers doesn’t have to pay anything.
3. It replaces erstwhile Modified National Agriculture Insurance scheme.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are Correct:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above

Answer: (C)