Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (18 February 2022)

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

Date: 18 February 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements about Green hydrogen:

1. Green hydrogen is defined as hydrogen produced from biomass like trees and plants materials.
2. Green hydrogen energy is vital for India to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC).

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: (B)

Explanation:

  • Green hydrogen is defined as hydrogen produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity.
  • Green hydrogen energy is vital for India to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC).

Q2. Consider the following statement about corporate social responsibility:

1. India is the first country to legally mandate corporate social responsibility.
2. CSR has been intrinsic to Indian culture since ancient times.

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: (C)

Explanation:

  • On April 1, 2014, India became the first country to legally mandate corporate social responsibility.
  • CSR has been intrinsic to Indian culture since ancient times. The concept of CSR has been visible in Mauryan history as well where philosophers like Kautilya emphasized on ethical practices and principles while conducting business.

Q3. SANKALP and STRIVE scheme are related to which sector

A) Health
B) Education
C) Skilling
D) Public Administration

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • SANKALP (Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion ) is a centrally sponsored scheme)
  • STRIVE (Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement) is a central sector scheme. Both of these schemes have received assistance from World Bank and were launched in 2017)

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Budget 2022-23:

1. The total allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare for 2022-23 is ₹1.32 lakh crore , 0.7 per cent higher than the Budget estimates of 2020-21.
2. The flagship Green Revolution scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana are restructured as — Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and the Krishionnati Yojana respectively.

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: (A)

Explanation:

  • The total allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare for 2022-23 is ₹1.32 lakh crore , 0.7 per cent higher than the Budget estimates of 2020-21.
  • The renewed Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana now comprises the erstwhile Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna, National Project on Soil and Health Fertility, Rainfed Area Development and Climate Change, and Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization including Management of Crop Residue.
  • The Krishionnati Yojana comprises of the erstwhile green revolution programme.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Road safety:

1. India ranks second in the number of road accident deaths across 199 countries after China.
2. The number of deaths due to road accidents has increased steadily over the last three years.

Select the correct statements:

A. 1 only
B. 2only
C. Both are correct
D. Both are incorrect

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • India still ranks first in the number of road accident deaths across 199 countries and accounts for almost 11% of all accident- related deaths in the world.
  • The number of deaths in road accidents increased from 1,42,485 in 2011 to 1,51,113 in 2019. The Ministry is yet to publish its data for the year 2020, but the annual publication of the National Crime Records Bureau, titled Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India (2020) shows that 1,33,201 deaths were recorded in 2020. This reduction of accidents in 2020 was primarily due to the various lockdowns which were in force during the first wave of COVID¬19, when only a limited number of motor vehicles were on the roads.

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle:

1. It is known as the workhorse of ISRO.
2. It’s a four stage engine with upper stage being Cryogenic system.
3. It will be used in the upcoming Gaganyaan Mission.

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

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • PSLV earned its title 'the Workhorse of ISRO' through consistently delivering various satellites to Low Earth Orbits.
  • GSLV is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons.The indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV.
  • GSLV carried the Chandrayaan-2 mission, and is slated to take the Gaganyaan manned space mission as well.

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding CBDC (central bank digital currency):

1. A central bank digital currency is the digital form of a country's fiat currency.
2. The main goal of CBDCs is to provide businesses and consumers with privacy, transferability, convenience, accessibility, and financial security.
3. CBDC is issued by a commercial bank, rather than by a central bank.

Select the correct statements:

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • A central bank digital currency (CBDC) is a digital currency issued by a central bank, rather than by a commercial bank.
  • A central bank digital currency is the digital form of a country's fiat currency. A CBDC is issued and regulated by a nation's monetary authority or central bank. The main goal of CBDCs is to provide businesses and consumers with privacy, transferability, convenience, accessibility, and financial security.