Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (12 January 2023)

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

Date: 12 January 2023

Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to the proposed DESH Bill:

1. The enterprise hubs be allowed for both manufacturing and services activities whereas the services hubs will be allowed for only services-related activities.
2. These hubs will come up under the purview of central government.

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

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • While the enterprise hubs will have land-based area requirements and be allowed for both manufacturing and services activities, services hubs will have built-up area requirements and be allowed for only services-related activities. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • These hubs which will come up under the regional boards of states, could be created by Centre or states or jointly by both or by any goods and services provider. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

1. It is a political and military alliance established by the Washington Treaty.
2. There are 31 member states, with Sweden becoming the latest member to join the alliance in November 2022.
3. As per its provisions, an attack on one member of the alliance is to be considered an attack on all members.

Choose the CORRECT answer using the codes given below:

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • NATO is a political and military alliance established by the North Atlantic Treaty also called the Washington Treaty.
  • The treaty was signed in April, 1949, by the United States, Canada and several Western European nations. (Statement-1 is correct)
  • As of December 2022, there are 30 member states, with the Republic of North Macedonia becoming the latest member to join the alliance in 2020. (Statement-2 is incorrect)
  • NATO was originally established to provide collective security against the Soviet Union.
  • A key provision of the treaty is Article 5– states that if one member of the alliance is attacked in Europe or North America, it is to be considered an attack on all members.
  • NATO has only once invoked Article 5 in September 2001 following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in the US.
  • NATO's protection does not extend to members' civil wars or internal coups. (Statement-3 is correct)

Q3. Consider the following Statements regarding the Election Commission of India:

1. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an autonomous and permanent constitutional body.
2. It conducts elections to Parliament, state legislatures, Panchayat raj institutions, Municipalities, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India.
3. Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.

Select the correct Statement(s) using the code given below.

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an autonomous and permanent constitutional body. Thus statement 1 is correct.
  • ECI conducts elections to Parliament, state legislatures, the office of the president of India and the office of the vice-president of India.
  • State Election Commission conducts the elections for Panchayat raj institutions and Municipalities. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
  • Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India. Thus statement 3 is correct.

Q4. With reference to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, consider the following statements:

1. It is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
2. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

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: (C)

Explanation:

  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. So, statement 1 is correct.
  • The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples. So, statement 2 is correct.

Q5. Consider the following statements about the Governor under the Constitution of India:

1. The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the Prime Minister by warrant under his hand and seal.
2. Under his discretionary powers Governor can choose to address or not address the state assembly at the beginning of first session of the year.

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

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation: The Governor Under Constitution of India:

  • Article 153. The Governor: There shall be a Governor for each State. Provided that nothing in this Article shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States.
  • Article 155. Appointment of Governor: The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. (Hence option 1 is incorrect)
  • The Governor is expected to address the first Assembly session of the state every year and the first session of a new Legislature after a general election, under Articles 175 and 176 of the Constitution.
    (Hence option 2 is incorrect)

As both statements are incorrect so correct option is (c).