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

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

Date: 15 February 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements

1. Department of Space (DoS) is under Ministry of Science and Technology.
2. IN-SPACe is nodal agency for allowing space activities and usage of DoS owned facilities.

Which of the following are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both are correct
D) None of the above

Answer: (B)

Explanation: DoS is under the direct jurisdiction of PM’s office (PMO)

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding India-Sri Lanka trade relations :

1. India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) was signed in 1998 and entered into force in March 2000.
2. In 2020, India was Sri Lanka’s 2nd largest trading partner with the bilateral merchandise trade around USD $ 4 billion.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) was signed in 1998 and entered into force in March 2000.
  • In 2020, India was Sri Lanka’s 2nd largest trading partner with the bilateral merchandise trade around USD $ 4 billion.

Q3. Which of the following statements related to Antimicrobial resistance is correct?

1. Using antibiotics−in people or in animals−can create drug resistance.
2. Drug resistant bacteria can survive and multiply in an animal's guts when they get antibiotics.
3. Unhygienic conditions aid antimicrobial resistance.

Select the correct answer 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: (D)

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution of India says, it shall be the duty of the Union to promote the spread of the Hindi language, to develop it so that it may serve as a medium of expression of the composite culture of India.
2. Bhojpuri, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added in the Eighth Schedule in 2004.
3. English is not included in 22 scheduled languages.

Select the correct options:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All are correct

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • Article 351: Directive for development of the Hindi language: It shall be the duty of the Union to promote the spread of the Hindi language, to develop it so that it may serve as a medium of expression for all the elements of the composite culture of India.
  • 14 languages were initially included in the Constitution. Sindhi language was added in 1967. Thereafter three more languages viz Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were included in 1992. Subsequently Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added in 2004,not Bhojpuri
  • English is not included in 22 scheduled languages.

Q5. Consider the following challenges faced by smart farming in India?

1. Low internet coverage in rural India.
2. Availability of large size Landholding.
3. Lack of Awareness
4. Lack of Budgetary support

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

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation: Low internet coverage in rural India, Lack of Awareness and Lack of Budgetary support is a challenge faced by smart farming in India. But availability of large size Landholding favours smart farming in India.

Q6. Consider the following statements about Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021:

1. After the enactment of Act, commercial surrogacy stands banned in India.
2. The act does not provide an age restriction for couples as well as surrogate mother.

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

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of these

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • With The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021, commercial surrogacy stands banned in India. It allows only ‘altruistic surrogacy’, where no monetary compensation is allowed to be paid to the surrogate mother other than medical expenses and insurance.
  • The couple has to include a man between the ages of 26 to 55 years and a woman of 25 to 50 years of age.

Q7. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Uniform Civil Code’:

1. The Law Commission has strictly recommended implementation of UCC.
2. It can be enforced through judicial writs under Article 32.

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

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Law Commission in 2018 report observed that “UCC “is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage.
  • Article 37 says that the “provisions contained in this Part (Part IV) shall not be enforceable by any court…”