Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (15 April 2022)

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

Date: 15 April 2022

Q1. Which of the following diseases is/are non-communicable diseases?

1. Human immunodeficiency virus
2. Parkinson
3. Chronic respiratory diseases

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) All of these

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one of the most important communicable diseases.
  • A non-communicable disease, unlike communicable diseases, is a non-infectious condition that cannot be transmitted from person to person. They include conditions such as cardiovascular conditions, respiratory conditions, autoimmune diseases, Parkinson's disease, strokes, osteoarthritis, and Alzheimer's disease.

Q2. Which of the following is/are correct with reference to the reservation of seats in the panchayats, as provided under the constitution?

1. The legislature of a state can make any provision for reservation of seats in any panchayat in favour of backward classes.
2. Seats for the SCs and the STs are to be reserved in every panchayat in the proportion of their population to the total population in the panchayat area.
3. Of the seats reserved for the SCs and the STs, not less than one-third of the seats are to be reserved for women belonging to the respective categories.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation: Article 243D: RESERVATION OF SEATS

  • One-third of the total number of seats to be reserved for women.
  • One third of the seats reserved for SCs and STs also reserved for women.
  • One-third offices of chairpersons at all levels reserved for women
  • Nothing in this Part shall prevent the Legislature of a State from making any provision for reservation of seats in any Panchayat or offices of Chairpersons in the Panchayats at any level in favour of backward class of citizens

Q3. Consider the following statements about President.

1. The electoral college is made up of all the elected and nominated members of the Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs).
2. The salary and other allowances are decided by parliament and are charged upon consolidated fund of India.

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 electoral college is made up of all the elected members of the Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs), and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union Territories (MLAs).
  • No nominated members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assembly, and Member of legislative council can participate in the election.
  • The salary and other allowances are decided by parliament and are charged upon consolidated fund of India.

Q4. Consider the following statements related to Mid Day Meal Scheme.

1) It is for children up to class 10.
2) It’s name has been changed to PM Poshan.

Which of the following are correct

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both
D) Neither

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • It is up to class 8.
  • It has been renamed as PM Shakti Nirman / PM Poshan.

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. In December 2021, the share of bank credit to MSMEs was a meagre 13 per cent.
2. The UK Sinha Committee constituted by the Reserve Bank of India estimated the credit gap for MSMEs in India.

Which of the above given statements is/ are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither of the above

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • In December 2021, the share of bank credit to MSMEs was a meagre 13 per cent.
  • The UK Sinha Committee constituted by the Reserve Bank of India estimated the credit gap for MSMEs in India.

Q6. Consider the following statements about solar power generation in India.

1. India currently ranks fifth after China, U.S., Japan and Germany in terms of installed solar power capacity.
2. Gujarat is the topmost state in total rooftop solar installations.

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: (C)

Explanation:

  • India currently ranks fifth after China, U.S., Japan and Germany in terms of installed solar power capacity.
  • As of January 31, 2022, the state’s total renewable capacity was 15,518 MW. Gujarat is the topmost state in total rooftop solar installations. Of the total 6,405 MW of rooftop capacity in the country, it accounted for 1,679 MW.

Q7. Consider the following statements : (UPSC - 2019)

1. Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi.
2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis.
3. Till recently, India imported coal to meet the shortages of domestic supply, but now India is self-sufficient in coal production.

Which one of the following statements given above is/ are correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • 1973: Coal Mines Nationalization Act- Coal India and other CPSEs took over private coal mining companies. They will dig coal, sell it to thermal power plants & other industries. (Indira Gandhi was PM at that time.)
  • Coal Mines Special Provision Act: It opens up commercial coal mining for both private and public entities, and thus ends monopoly of Coal India. Presently, coal blocks are allotted on the basis of auction.
  • India still imports a huge quantity of coal per annum.