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

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

Date: 24 September 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Polity:

1. Under article 324 of the constitution of India the Election Commission of India (ECI) is empowered to deregister any national or state political party on the grounds of violating the Constitution.
2. Registration of political parties is governed by the Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
3. The ECI is empowered to issue directives to political parties to conduct periodic elections of party functionaries under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The ECI is not empowered to de-register parties on the grounds of violating the Constitution or breaching the undertaking given to it at the time of registration.
  • ECI has the power to register parties under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, (RPA) 1951, but it does not have the power to deregister parties that are inactive.
  • A party can only be de-registered if its registration was obtained by fraud; if it is declared illegal by the Central Government; or if a party amends its internal Constitution and notifies the ECI that it can no longer abide by the Indian Constitution.
  • The ECI is not empowered to issue directives to political parties to conduct periodic elections of party functionaries under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body.
2. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Home Affairs Ministry.
3. Santhanam Committee recommended the establishment of the CBI.

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

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • It is not a statutory body.
  • The CBI was then formed by a resolution of the Home Affairs Ministry.
  • It operates under the jurisdiction of the Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and functions under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DSPEA), 1946.
  • Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption recommended the establishment of the CBI.

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Higher education in India

1. According to the latest world ranking of global higher education institutions by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), global higher education analyst, none of the Indian universities/institutions feature among the top 100.
2. A higher education institution is accorded the status of “deemed to be university” under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956.
3. According to the provisions of University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956.the Governor of the state is the ex-officio chancellor of the universities in that state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • According to the latest Rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), global higher education analyst, none of the Indian universities/institutions features among the top 100.
  • Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is the top ranked Indian institution with global rank155.
  • Six IITs have also made it to the top 500 rankings.
  • Deemed University is a type of higher education institute, it has been recognized by the status of “deemed to be university” under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956.
  • In most cases, the Governor of the state is the ex-officio chancellor of the universities in that state.
  • While the Governor’s powers and functions as the Chancellor are laid out in the statutes that govern the universities under a particular state government.

Q4.Which of the following Constitutional Article/s has/have provisions in support of Women Empowerment?

1. Article 15
2. Article 16
3. Article 39
4. Article 42

Choose the correct Option:

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Article 15(1): Prohibits discrimination against any citizens on the grounds of religion, race, sex, caste etc.
  • Article 16: Equality of opportunities in matters of public appointments for all citizens.
  • Article 39(d): Equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
  • Article 42: The state to make provision for ensuring first and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Export Preparedness Index 2021:

1. It was released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. Gujarat ranked top in the Export Preparedness Index 2021.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • It was released by NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Institute of Competitiveness.
  • Gujarat ranked No. 1 for the second time in a row.