Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (28 April 2023)

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

Date: 28 April 2023

Q1. Consider the following statements about Eco Sensitive Zones (ESZ).

1. The purpose of declaring ESZ is to create some kind of “Shock Absorber” for the specialized Ecosystem, such as protected areas or other natural sites.
2. Survey and identification of ESZs are conducted by the respective local self-governments for consideration of the State Government for declaration of the ESZs in respective State.
3. On the basis of proposals and recommendations of the State Government, MoEF&CC notifies the ESZs under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Key Takeaways From The Report

  • As part of wildlife conservation strategy, in the year 2002, it was decided that an area around each Protected Areas, requires to be notified as Eco-Sensitive Zone for creating a buffer for further protection around Protected Areas (PAs). The very purpose of declaring ESZ is to create some kind of “Shock Absorber” for the specialized Ecosystem, such as protected areas or other natural sites, to act as transition zone from areas of high protection to areas involving lesser protection. (Hence statement 1 is correct)
  • Survey and identification of ESZs are conducted by the respective State Governments for consideration of the Central Government for declaration of the ESZs in respective States around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries as per the guidelines formulated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). (Hence statement 2 is incorrect).
  • On the basis of proposals and recommendations of the State Government, Ministry notifies the ESZs under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. (Hence statement 3 is correct).

As only the 1st and 3rd statements are correct, the correct option is (c).

Q2. Consider the following statements about the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):

1. The Commission consists of a chairperson and six members, who are appointed by the Central Government.
2. The Commission works under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
3. As defined by the commission, child includes person up to the age of 16 years.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The Commission consists of a chairperson and six members, who are appointed by the Central Government. Statement 1 is correct.
  • The Commission works under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Statement 2 is correct.
  • As defined by the commission, child includes person up to the age of 18 years. Statement 3 is not correct.

Q3. Which of the following statements regarding the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) is/are correct?

1. The FCRA regulates foreign donations to ensure that such contributions do not adversely affect internal security.
2. Registered associations can receive foreign contributions for social, educational, religious, economic, and cultural purposes.
3. Filing of annual returns is mandatory for NGOs registered under the FCRA.

Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • The FCRA regulates foreign donations to ensure that such contributions do not adversely affect internal security. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
  • Registered associations can receive foreign contributions for social, educational, religious, economic, and cultural purposes. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
  • Filing of annual returns is mandatory for NGOs registered under the FCRA. Thus, statement 3 is correct.

Q4. With reference to Web 3·0, consider the following statements: [UPSC CSE PRELIMS 2022]

1. Web 3·0 technology enables people to control their own data.
2. In Web 3·0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks.
3. Web 3·0 is operated by users collectively rather than a corporation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Web3.0 seeks to radically transform the manner in which data is generated, monetised, shared and circulated.
  • Further, Web 3·0 technology enables people to control their own data.
  • Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
  • Web3.0 is decentralized, privacy-oriented, blockchain-driven and crypto-asset friendly.
  • Thus statement 2 is also correct.
  • Web 3·0 is operated by users collectively rather than a corporation.
  • Thus statement 3 is also correct.