Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (28 April 2022)

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

Date: 28 April 2022

Q1. Which of the following is/are correct about Mission Antyodaya?

1. The ‘Mission Antyodaya’ project was launched by the Government of India in budget 2021-22.
2. It aims at achieving poverty free gram panchayats and driving economic activities.

Choose the correct code:

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The ‘Mission Antyodaya’ project was launched by the Government of India in 2017-18
  • It facilitates identification of gaps in a quest for poverty free gram panchayats and drive economic activities.

Q2. Arrange the following events in chronological order :

1. Nationalisation of SBI
2. Nationalisation of LIC
3. Abolition of Privy Purse
4. Nationalisation of Air India
5. Nationalisation of Banks

Choose the correct option :

a) 4-1-2-5-3
b) 3-1-2-5-4
c) 2-1-3-4-5
d) 1-3-2-4-5

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • Nationalisation of Air India - 1953
  • Nationalisation of SBI -1955
  • Nationalisation of LIC - 1956
  • Nationalisation of Banks -1969
  • Abolition of privy Purse -1971

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm:

1. Scheme aims to raise the domestic production of palm oil by three times to 11 lakh MT by 2025-26.
2. Scheme gives special emphasis to India’s terai region and Lakshadweep Islands for Palm cultivation.

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: (A)

Explanation:

  • To raise the domestic production of palm oil by three times to 11 lakh MT by 2025-26.
  • Special emphasis of the scheme will be in India’s north-eastern states and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • Under the scheme, oil palm farmers will be provided financial assistance and will get remuneration under a price and viability formula.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Negotiable Warehouse Receipts:

1. Negotiable warehouse receipts allow transfer of ownership of that commodity stored in a warehouse without having to deliver the physical commodity.
2. Negotiable Warehouse Receipts can provide a relief to the farmer in case of low commodities price.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither of these

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • Negotiable warehouse receipts allow transfer of ownership of that commodity stored in a warehouse without having to deliver the physical commodity.
  • NWRs can avoid distress sale of agricultural produce by the farmers in the peak marketing season when there is glut in the market.

Q5. Which of the following is/are the effect of weak Indian Rupees?

1. Imports inflation.
2. Export inflation.
3. Foreign debt costlier

Choose the correct option:

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • The obvious benefit is to the exporter, which in turn would revive economic growth
  • A weak rupee imports inflation as it increases the cost of imported goods.
  • It affects those companies who have raised debt abroad and have not fully-hedged their position.

Q6. Consider the following statements about EatSmart Cities Challenge:

1. The EatSmart Cities Challenge has the objective of motivating Smart Cities to develop a plan that supports a healthy, safe and sustainable food environment.
2. The challenge is launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare .
3. The challenge includes a monetary Reward.
4. All cities with a population more than 100,000 were invited for the challenge.

Choose the Correct statements:

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 4 only

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The challenge was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 15th April, 2021, to scale up the Eat Right India approach to city level.
  • 11 cities have been selected as winners and winning cities will be awarded Rs. Fifty lakh each from MoHUA and be involved for deep engagement over a period of next 12 months to scale up their plan including implementation of the Eat Right India initiatives.
  • Cities with a population more than 500,000 were invited for the challenge.
  • Hence, 1 and 3 are correct statements.