Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (25 February 2023)

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

Date: 25 February 2023

Q1. Under which of the following grounds, state discrimination is not prohibited under Article 15 of the Constitution?

a) Religion and place of birth
b) Caste and place of birth
c) Race and sex
d) Socio-economic backwardness

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Article 15 provides that the state shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
  • The use of the word ‘only’ here means that discrimination on other grounds is not prohibited. However, when these conditions are accompanied by some other conditions then the state can discriminate.
  • The state is permitted to make any special provision for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.

Q2. Consider the following statements about Mission LiFE.

1. LiFE envisions replacing the prevalent 'use-and-dispose' economy governed by mindless and destructive consumption with a circular economy.
2. The Mission plans to create and nurture a global network of individuals, namely ‘Pro-Planet People’ (P3) with commitment to adopt and promote environmentally friendly lifestyles.

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

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • At the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP26), Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi announced Mission LiFE, to bring individual behaviours at the forefront of the global climate action narrative.
  • LiFE envisions replacing the prevalent 'use-and-dispose' economy—governed by mindless and destructive consumption—with a circular economy, which would be defined by mindful and deliberate utilization. The Mission intends to nudge individuals to undertake simple acts in their daily lives that can contribute significantly to climate change when embraced across the world. (Hence option 1 is correct).
  • LiFE plans to leverage the strength of social networks to influence social norms surrounding climate. The Mission plans to create and nurture a global network of individuals, namely ‘Pro-Planet People’ (P3), who will have a shared commitment to adopt and promote environmentally friendly lifestyles. Through the P3 community, the Mission seeks to create an ecosystem that will reinforce and enable environmentally friendly behaviours to be self-sustainable. (Hence option 2 is correct).

Solution. As both statements 1 are correct, Hence the correct option is (c).

Q3. Consider following statements about 74th Amendment Act :

1. It gave the ULBs, the power to exercise 29 functions listed in the 12th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
2. It was introduced in 1992 and articles 243 P to 243 ZG deal with it.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • It gave the ULBs, the power to exercise 18 functions listed in the 12th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Statement 1 is Not correct.
  • It was introduced in 1992 and article articles 243 P to 243 ZG deals with it. Statement 2 is correct

Q4. With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements: [UPSC CSE PRELIMS EXAM 2018]

1. India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units.
2. The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India.

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: (D)

Explanation:

  • Every solar panel which is made in India is assembled while all the material comes from other countries, mainly China.
  • Thus statement 1 is NOT correct.
  • Central Electricity Regulatory Commission regulates the tariff of generating companies owned or controlled by the Central Government.
  • Therefore, statement 2 is also NOT correct.