Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (14 July 2022)

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

Date: 14 July 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Article 142 of the Indian constitution provides power to the Supreme Court to do “complete justice” where at times law or statute may not provide a remedy.
2. There are specific rules provided by the constitution of India to guide the Supreme Court to invoke article 142 to do “complete justice”.

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: (A)

Explanation:

  • Article 142 provides a unique power to the Supreme Court, to do “complete justice” between the parties, where at times law or statute may not provide a remedy.
  • In those situations, the Court can extend itself to put a quietus to a dispute in a manner that would fit the facts of the case.
  • There is no specific guideline or rule provided by the law which explains when, where, and under which circumstances the Apex Court can invoke the said article to do “complete justice”.

Q2. Consider the following statements

1. Part IX (B) of the Constitution deals with ULBs.
2. Schedule 12 contains more subjects than Schedule 11.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Part IX and Part IX-A deal with PRIs and ULBs respectively.
  • Schedule 12 contains 18 subjects while Schedule contains 29 subjects.

Q3. Consider the following statements about the RAMP Scheme:

1. It is a World Bank assisted Central Sector Scheme.
2. It is launched by Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
3. The scheme aims to create a local supply chain for Make in India, which can reduce India's dependence on foreign countries.

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

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation: Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme:

  • It is a World Bank assisted Central Sector Scheme.
  • It is launched by Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises.
  • The scheme aims to create a local supply chain for Make in India, which can reduce India's dependence on foreign countries.

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. Draft Battery Swapping Policy was proposed by Ministry of Heavy Industries.
2. Draft Battery Swapping Policy has the provision of financial incentive.

Which of above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both1 and 2
d) Neither of these

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The government think tank NITI Aayog on 21 April, 2022 released the draft battery-swapping policy targeted at electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, proposing incentives for electric vehicles with swappable batteries, subsidies to firms manufacturing swappable batteries, technical and testing requirements and reduction of GST, among other things.
  • Draft battery swapping policy provides direct and indirect financial support to Battery Providers (for the cost of batteries) and EV users.

Q5. Consider the following statements about Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC):

1. The CrPC clearly defines the word bail.
2. The CrPC empowers Magistrates to grant bail for bailable offences as a matter of right.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The CrPC does not define the word bail but only categorises offences under the Indian Penal Code as ‘bailable’ and ‘non-bailable’. Statement 1 Not Correct.
  • The CrPC empowers magistrates to grant bail for bailable offences as a matter of right. Statement 2 correct.