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

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

Date: 18 June 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements about 4G and 5G:

1) 4G has lower peak speeds than 5G.
2) 4G has lower latency than 5G.

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: 5G has lower latency i.e. Network latency is defined as the amount of time taken for a data packet to go from one place to another. Since it takes less time in 5G for this, therefore it will have low latency than 4G.

Q2. Consider the following statements about the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups:

1. The categorization of PVTG is done by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
2. Among the 75 listed PVTG’s the highest number are found in Jharkhand.
3. The PVTG of Gond has the highest population of 4,50,217, while the PVTGs of Sentinelese and Andamanese has a very small population of 39 and 43, respectively.

Which of the above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) None of the above

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • The PVTG of Sahariyas has the highest population of 4,50,217, while the PVTGs of Sentinelese and Andamanese has a very small population of 39 and 43, respectively.
  • Among the 75 listed PVTG’s the highest number are found in Odisha.
  • The categorisation is done by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Q3. Consider the following statements about Finance Commission:

1. The Finance Commission (FC) is a statutory body that determines the method and formula for distributing the tax proceeds between the Centre and States.
2. The recommendations made by the Finance Commission are binding upon the government.

Which of the above given statements is/ are correct?

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • The Finance Commission (FC) is a constitutional body that determines the method and formula for distributing the tax proceeds between the Centre and states.
  • The recommendations made by the Finance Commission are of an advisory nature only and therefore, not binding upon the government.

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. The Global Gender Gap Report is published by World Bank.
2. As per the Global Gender Gap Report 2021 India is ranked at 140 out of 156 countries.

Which of the above statements is/are Not correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation: As per the Global Gender Gap Report 2021,published by world economic forum India is ranked at 140 out of 156 countries. Only Statement 2 is correct

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is released by Ministry of Labour & Employment.
2. The labour force participation rate is the measure to evaluate working-age population in an economy.
3. Persons above the age of 60 are not considered in the labour force.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (NSO).
  • Labour force participation rate is defined as the section of working population in the age group of 16-64 in the economy currently employed or seeking employment.
  • It represents the demand for jobs in an economy.
  • People who are not interested in working or getting some sort of employment are not included in the participation rate.
  • People who are still undergoing studies, housewives and persons above the age of 64 are not reckoned in the labour force.
  • The labour force participation rate is the measure to evaluate working-age population in an economy.