Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (20 April 2022)

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

Date: 20 April 2022

Q.1 Consider the following statements about parboiled rice.

1. Parboiled rice refers to rice that has been partially boiled at the paddy stage, before milling.
2. Parboiling increases the nutrient value of the rice.
3. The rice becomes darker and may smell unpleasant due to prolonged soaking.

Which of the above statements is/are Not correct?

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • The dictionary meaning of ‘parboil’ is ‘partly cooked by boiling’. Thus, the expression parboiled rice refers to rice that has been partially boiled at the paddy stage, before milling.
  • Parboiling makes rice tougher.
  • This reduces the chances of the rice kernel breaking during milling.
  • Parboiling also increases the nutrient value of the rice.
  • The rice becomes darker and may smell unpleasant due to prolonged soaking.
  • The final rice is more prone to oxidative rancidity.

Q2. In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits? (UPSC 2020).

1. Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access to one’s computer.
2. Cost of a new computer if some miscreant wilfully damages it, if proved so.
3. Cost of hiring a specialized consultant to minimize the loss in case of cyber extortion.
4. Cost of defence in the Court of Law if any third party files a suit.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The cost of a new computer if some miscreant willfuly damages it, is not covered under insurance. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
  • As per the product structure of the cyber insurance issued by IRDAI, there will be zero liability of a customer in the following cases:
  1. Contributory fraud/ negligence/ deficiency on the part of the bank, irrespective of whether or not the transaction is reported by the customer.
  2. Third party breach where the deficiency lies neither with the bank nor with the customer but lies elsewhere in the system, and the customer notifies the bank within 3 working days of receiving the communication.

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. Central bank digital currencies are digital tokens, similar to crypto currency, issued by a central bank on decentralizes platform.
2. It is similar to a fiat currency issued in paper and is interchangeable with any other fiat currency.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • Central bank digital currencies are digital tokens, similar to crypto currency, issued by a central bank. They are pegged to the value of that country's fiat currency.
  • It is similar to a fiat currency issued in paper and is interchangeable with any other fiat currency.

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. Coal-based power generation accounts for about 80 per cent of India’s total power capacity as on March 2022.
2. India is the 4th largest producer of coal in the world.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Coal-based power generation, with a capacity of around 210 gigawatts (GW) of the total 396 GW, accounts for about 53 per cent of India’s total power capacity as on March 2022.
  • India is the 2nd largest producer of coal in the world.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Artificial Recharge of Groundwater :

1. The Artificial Recharge of groundwater is a method of purifying the polluted surface water then discharging it into groundwater artificially.
2. Recently, the Artificial Recharge of groundwater pilot project is being implemented in the doab of Araniyar and Korattailaiyar River in Tamil Nadu.

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:

  • The Artificial Recharge of groundwater is a method of purifying the polluted surface water then discharging it into groundwater artificially.
  • Recently, the Artificial Recharge of groundwater pilot project is being implemented in the doab of Araniyar and Korattailaiyar River in Tamil Nadu.

Q6. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the office of the Cabinet Secretary?

1. He is nominated by the President of India.
2. He is the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
3. He presides over the Annual conference of Chief Secretaries.

Choose the correct option:

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation: Office of cabinet secretary

  • The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board, the Cabinet Secretariat, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), and all civil services under the rules of business of the government.
  • Act as the chairman of the Committee of Secretaries on Administration.
  • Act as the chairman of the Conference of Chief Secretaries of States.
  • Appointment is by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister, based on the appointee's ability and the confidence of the Prime Minister.

Q7. Consider the following statements:

1. The state can process data without consent of the user on ground of public welfare, law and order, emergency situations.
2. Justice Srikrishna Committee report has recommended Data Localization.
3. Cross border data transfers of personal data, other than critical personal data, will be through model contract clauses.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. 1 ONLY
b. 1 AND 3 ONLY
c. 1 AND 2 ONLY
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • The state can process data without consent of the user on ground of public welfare, law and order, emergency situations where the individual is incapable of providing consent, employment, and Reasonable purpose.
  • Cross border data transfers of personal data, other than critical personal data, will be through model contract clauses.
  • A committee headed by retired Supreme Court Judge Justice BN Srikrishna has submitted its report on "Data Protection Framework" to the Government. The Committee was constituted by the union government in July 2017, to deliberate on a data protection framework.