Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (24 December 2021)

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

Date: 24 December 2021

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Asset Reconstruction Companies:

1. They are engaged in the business of asset reconstruction or securitisation or both.
2. They are supervised by SEBI.
3. They are formed under Banking Regulation Act.

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

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above

Answer: (A)

Q2. Consider the following statement about GMOs crop:

1. No GM crop has ever been approved for commercial cultivation in the country.
2. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) functions in the Min. of commerce and industry.
3. Centre provide approval for field trials of GM crops.

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

(a) 1 and 2only
(b) 2 and 3only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of these

Answer: (D)

Q3. Consider the following statement about National Digital Health Mission:

1. NDHM is implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Niti Aayog.
2. National Health Authority (NHA), is also the implementing agency for Ayushman Bharat.
3. NDHM would provide technology to manage and analyse data, and create a system of personal health records and health applications.

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

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

Answer: (B)

Q4. With reference to institutional provisions of secularism in India, consider the following statements:

1. Section 123 of the Representation of the People Act of 1951, the law that guides the conduct of elections in India, forbids politicians from campaigning on religious themes.
2. The 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India enacted in 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution asserted that India is a secular nation.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (C)

Q5. Which of the following is being covered under India's new labour codes likely in FY 2022-23?

1. Employment and work culture
2. Take-home salary of employees
3. Working hours
4. The number of working days

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (D)

Q6. Which among the following rights is/are given to forest dwellers under The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

1. Right to own and live in the forest land under the individual or common occupation.
2. Right of ownership, access to collect, and sell minor forest produce.
3. Right of access to biodiversity and community right to intellectual property and traditional knowledge related to biodiversity and cultural diversity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (C)

Q7. With reference sea turtles, consider the following statements:

1. Sea turtles are a fundamental link in marine ecosystems and help maintain the health of coral reefs and sea grass beds.
2. Unusually warm temperatures caused by climate change could be disrupting normal sex ratios, resulting in fewer male baby turtles.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (C)