Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (25 February 2022)

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

Date: 25 February 2022

Q1. Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) is operated by which organisation?

a) Indian Space Research Organisation
b) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
c) European Space Agency
d) India Meteorological Department

Answer: (B)

Explanation: The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES), operated by the United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service division, supports weather forecasting, severe storm tracking, and meteorology research. Spacecraft and ground-based elements of the system work together to provide a continuous stream of environmental data.

Q2. Which of the following organisations launched the Net Zero Carbon Cities Mission?

a) United Nations Environment Programme
b) World Economic Forum
c) World Bank
d) United Nations Development Programme

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The World Economic Forum’s Net Zero Carbon Cities’ mission is to create an enabling environment for clean electrification and circularity, resulting in urban decarbonization and resilience.
  • The program aims to do this by fostering public-private collaboration to bridge the gap across the energy, built environment, and transport sectors.

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. Ukraine is part of Eurasian Economic Union which has an integrated single market.
2. Normandy Format is a diplomatic grouping created in June 2014 to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine due to Russia’s military aggression.

Select the correct statements:

A. 1only
B. 2only
C. Both are correct
D. Both are incorrect

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is an economic union of post-Soviet states located in Eastern Europe, Western Asia and Central Asia. Its members include Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.
  • The Normandy Format is a diplomatic grouping created in June 2014 to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine due to Russia’s military aggression. It is an informal forum that was set up by France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding draft ‘India Data Accessibility and Use Policy:

1. It is released by Ministry of Communication.
2. It proposes to monetise user’s personal data.
3. It suggests setting up of a Central India Data Office.

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

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) came out with a draft policy.
  • The policy is about generating non-personal data like traffic data which can be anonymised to build an AI algorithm.
  • The draft has suggested setting up of a Central India Data Office will be created under MeitY.

Q5. Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties contained in the Indian Constitution are correct?

1. Fundamental duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.
2. Fundamental duties became a part of the Constitution in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
3. Fundamental duties are applicable only to citizens of India.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation: The constitution does not provide provisions of direct enforcement of Fundamental Duties by the courts. However, Parliament is free to enforce them by suitable legislation.

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding Ken-Betwa Link Project:

1. The Budget 2022-23, allocated an estimated amount of ₹4000 crore for the completion of Ken-Betwa Link Project.
2. The Ken-Betwa Link project proposes to transfer water from the Betwa river to the Ken river — both tributaries of Yamuna.

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: (D)

Explanation:

  • Budget 2022-23, a strong announcement was made for the implementation of the Ken-Betwa Link Project with an estimated cost of ₹44,605 crore.
  • The Ken-Betwa Link project proposes to transfer water from the Ken river to the Betwa river — both tributaries of Yamuna.

Q7. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the ______ [UPSC 2015]

(A) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
(B) Commission for Agricultural Cost and Price
(C) Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture
(D) Agricultural Produce Market Committee

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The Central Government announces Fair and Remunerative Prices in consultation with state governments and sugar industries.
  • These prices are determined on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) and are approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, which is chaired by the Prime Minister.

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding India State of Forest Report:

1. It was first published in 1952.
2. It is released by Forest Survey of India.
3. ISFR 2021 shows an increase of 16 million hectares in the forest cover between 2019 and 2021.

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

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • Forest Survey of India, Dehradun releases the ISFR.
  • It produced the first State of Forest Report 1987, in the year 1988.
  • India State of Forest Report 2021 (ISFR 2021), released January 13, 2022, shows a minimal increase of 0.16 million ha (0.2 per cent) in the forest cover between 2019 and 2021.