Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (21 June 2022)

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

Date: 21 June 2022

Q1. Which of the following is not a favourable condition for Tropical Cyclone formation?

a) Large sea surface with a temperature higher than 27° C
b) Presence of the Coriolis force
c) Small variations in the vertical wind speed
d) A pre-existing high-pressure area

Answer: (D)

Explanation: Conditions Favourable for Tropical Cyclone Formation

  • Large sea surface with a temperature higher than 27° C
  • Presence of the Coriolis force enough to create a cyclonic vortex
  • Small variations in the vertical wind speed
  • A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level-cyclonic circulation
  • Upper divergence above the sea level system

Q2. Consider the following statements about Inter - state council:

1. The Inter-State Council was established under Article 263.
2. It is just a recommendatory body to investigate and discuss subjects of common interest between union and states.
3. Chairman of the Inter-State Council is the Home Minister of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The Inter-State Council was established under Article 263. Statement 1 correct
  • It is just a recommendatory body to investigate and discuss subjects of common interest between union and states. Statement 2 correct
  • Chairman of Inter-State council is Prime Minister of India. Statement 3 not correct

Q3. Consider the following statements about the Indian armed forces:

1. The Prime Minister is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.
2. The executive authority and responsibility for national security is vested in the Prime Minister of India.
3. Armed Police Forces are not armed forces.
4. The armed police forces are under the control of the Ministry of Defence.

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

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces but the executive authority and responsibility for national security is vested in the Prime Minister of India and their chosen Cabinet Ministers. Hence, the first statement is incorrect.
  • The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India.
  • It is important to note that the Central Armed Police Forces, which are referred to as 'Armed Police Forces' are not armed forces.
  • They are headed by civilian officers from the Indian Police Service and are under the control of the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Ministry of Defence. Hence, the fourth statement is also incorrect.

Q4. Consider the following statements about the Armed forces:

1) Article 33 of the Indian Constitution restricts the Fundamental rights of the armed forces.
2) They have been provided exemption from the RTI act as they are included in Schedule 2 of the RTI Act.

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:

  • Article 33 of the Indian Constitution has restricted the fundamental rights of the Armed Forces personnel.
  • The armed forces haven’t been provided blanket exemption under the RTI Act and hence they aren’t included in Schedule 2 of the RTI Act.

Q5. In India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the context of

a) Digital security infrastructure
b) Food security infrastructure
c) Health care and education infrastructure
d) Telecommunication and transportation infrastructure

Answer: (A)

Explanation: The Public Key Infrastructure is a technology for authenticating users and devices in the digital world. It is the framework of encryption and cybersecurity that protects communications between the server and the client. It is based on digital certificates that verify the identity of the machines and/or users that ultimately proves the integrity of the transaction through encryption and decryption.