Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (24 February 2022)

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

Date: 24 February 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. India’s R&D spending for the last couple of years is showing an increasing trend.
2. The Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) is a non-statutory body which supports basic research in emerging areas of Science & Engineering

Select the correct statements:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Both are incorrect

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • The percentage expenditure of India’s R&D spending for the last couple of years is showing a downward trend.
  • The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) is a statutory body established through an Act of Parliament. Supporting basic research in emerging areas of Science & Engineering are the primary and distinctive mandate of the Board.

Q2. Consider the following statements about Financial Action Task Force:

1. It is an inter-governmental policymaking body whose purpose is to establish international standards to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
2. Currently, only two countries were on the FATF blacklist: North Korea and Pakistan.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are not correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • It is an inter-governmental policymaking body whose purpose is to establish international standards to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
  • Currently, only two countries were on the FATF blacklist: North Korea and Iran.

Q3. Consider the following statements about Unclaimed Bank Deposits:

1. Unclaimed deposits are commonly defined as those deposits which are lying in accounts not operated for a period of 10 or more years.
2. The depositor is not entitled to claim from the bank her/his unclaimed amount or operate the account after the expiry of 10 years.

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

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • Unclaimed deposits are commonly defined as those deposits which are lying in accounts not operated for a period of 10 or more years.
  • The depositor is, however, entitled to claim from the bank her/his deposit or any other unclaimed amount or operate the account after the expiry of 10 years, even after such amount has been transferred to DEAF.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Draft Science Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP 2020):

1. It is India’s fifth National Policy for Science,&Technology, and Innovation focuses on both modern strategic technologies and traditional knowledge systems.
2. It aims to create women leaders by rating and ranking science institutes depending on the proportion of women employed.

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:

  • It is India’s fifth National Policy for Science,&Technology, and Innovation focuses on both modern strategic technologies and traditional knowledge systems.
  • It aims to create women leaders by rating and ranking science institutes depending on the proportion of women employed.

Q5. Consider the following statements about Organic farming:

1. Sikkim became the first State to become fully organic in 2016.
2. India ranks 1st in terms of area under organic farming.
3. Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) is a process of certifying organic products,

Select the correct statements:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All are correct

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • Sikkim became the first State in the world to become fully organic in 2016.
  • India ranks 1st in number of organic farmers and 9th in terms of area under organic farming.
  • Participatory Guarantee System (PGS): PGS is a process of certifying organic products, which ensures that their production takes place in accordance with laid-down quality standards.

Q6. Which of the following statements is/are not correct about cotton plantation?

1. 1.It prefers warm and humid climate.
2. Cotton is best grown in soils with an excellent water holding capacity.
3. Cotton can be profitably grown in regions with rainfall of 250mm-400 mm.

Choose the correct options.

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation: It prefers warm and humid climate. Cotton is best grown in soils with an excellent water holding capacity. Aeration and good drainage are equally important as the crop cannot withstand excessive moisture and water logging. Cotton can be profitably grown in regions with rainfall of 850-1100 mm.

Q7. Which of the following languages was added to Schedule 8TH of the Constitution by 21st amendment 1967?

a) Konkani
b) Dogri
c) Manipuri
d) Sindhi

Answer: (D)

Explanation: The Twenty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Twenty-first Amendment) Act, 1967, amended the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution so as to include Sindhi as one of the languages, thereby raising the total number of languages listed in the schedule to fifteen.