Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (19 January 2023)

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

Date: 19 January 2023

Q1. Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business Index? [UPSC CSE Prelims 2019]

a) Maintenance of law and order
b) Paying taxes
c) Registering property
d) Dealing with construction permit

Answer: (A)

Explanation: The World Bank's ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ covers 10 sub-indicators namely-

  • Starting a Business, Dealing with Construction Permits, Getting Electricity, Registering Property, Getting Credit, Protecting Minority Investors, Paying Taxes, Trading Across Borders, Enforcing Contracts and Resolving Insolvency.

Q2. Recently a report titled “Striving for Clean Air: Air Pollution and Public Health in South Asia” was released by which of the following organisation?

a) World Meteorological Organization
b) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
c) World Bank
d) United Nations Environment Programme

Answer: (C)

Explanation: Recently, the World bank (WB) released a report titled “Striving for Clean Air: Air Pollution and Public Health in South Asia”. This report highlights India has six large airsheds, some of them shared with Pakistan, between which air pollutants move.

Q3. Consider the following statements about Education 5.0.

1. Education 5.0 is based on the idea that education should be learner-centric, meaning that it should be tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each student.
2. This can be achieved through the use of technology such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and big data analytics to personalize the learning experience.

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: (C)

Explanation:

What is Education 5.0?

  • Education 5.0 is a concept that emphasizes the use of technology to personalize learning and create a more collaborative and holistic approach to education.
  • It is an evolution of the traditional education system, which focuses on the use of technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
  • Education 5.0 is based on the idea that education should be learner-centric, meaning that it should be tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each student. (Hence option 1 is correct).
  • This can be achieved through the use of technology such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and big data analytics to personalize the learning experience. (Hence option 2 is correct).
  • Additionally, Education 5.0 promotes a more collaborative and holistic approach to education, where students are encouraged to work together to solve real-world problems and develop critical thinking skills.

Solution. As both statements are correct, Hence correct option is (c).

Q4. With reference to the GST council, consider the following statements:

1. It is a constitutional body.
2. The quorum for the GST council is one-half of the total number of members of the Council.
3. The decision in the council is taken by at least two-third majority

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The Goods and Services Tax Council (GST Council) is a constitutional body that makes recommendations to the Union and State Governments on Goods and Services Tax issues. So, statement 1 is correct.
  • The quorum shall be one-half of the total number of members of the GST Council. So, statement 2 is correct.
  • The decision shall be taken by at least three-fourth majority out of which:
  • The vote of the Central Government will have one-third of the weightage.
  • The vote of all the State Governments shall account for two-third of weightage.

So, statement 3 is incorrect.

Q5. Consider the following statements about online Gaming in India:

1. India’s share of the global online gaming industry is currently just 1 per cent.
2. In India games of chance are illegal and thus ruled out in the proposed (self-regulatory body) SRO ecosystem.

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: (D)

Explanation:

  • India’s share of the global online gaming industry is currently just 1 per cent. Statement 1 correct
  • In India games of chance are illegal and thus ruled out in the proposed (self-regulatory body) SRO ecosystem. Statement 2 correct