Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (30 June 2022)

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

Date: 30 June 2022

Q1. Which of the following organisation is responsible for bringing out the Global Cybersecurity Index?

a) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
b) Interpol
c) FATF
d) National Cyber Security Coordinator

Answer: (A)

Explanation: ITU brings GCI. India was ranked 10th position in GCI 2021.

Q2. Consider the following statements about the Production Linked Incentive Scheme:

1. It is a Centrally -Sponsored Scheme.
2. The incentives will be disbursed only after production has taken place.
3. The scheme focuses on size and scale by selecting those players who can deliver on volumes.

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

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • It is a Central Sector Scheme.
  • The scheme is outcome-based, which means that incentives will be disbursed only after production has taken place.
  • The scheme focuses on size and scale by selecting those players who can deliver on volumes.
  • This scheme provides a 4% to 6% incentive on incremental sales to the eligible companies who are manufacturing goods for 5 years period.

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. The primary source of irrigation in India is the Wells and Tube wells.
2. More than 60% of canal irrigation is found in the peninsular region of India.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The primary source of irrigation is the Wells and Tube wells. Canals are in second place, while tanks are in third.
  • 60% of Canal irrigation is found in the northern plains such as UP, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, and Rajasthan.

Q4. Which of the following are some of the criteria to award Maharatna Company status?

1. Such organizations should already have a Navratna status.
2. Their average annual turnover should be more than Rs. 25,000 crores especially for the last 3 years.
3. Their average annual net worth should be more than Rs. 15,000 crores, during the last 3 years.

Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Maharatna status is granted to companies that fulfill the following criteria:
  • Such organizations should already have a Navratna status.
  • They should be listed on the Indian stock exchange with minimum prescribed public shareholding under SEBI regulations.
  • Their average annual turnover should be more than Rs. 25,000 crores especially for the last 3 years.
  • Their average annual net worth should be more than Rs. 15,000 crores, during the last 3 years.
  • Average annual net profit after tax of more than Rs. 5,000 crores, during the last 3 years.
  • Such organizations should have a significant global presence or international operations.

Q5. Global Wind Report is launched by which organization?

a) Wind Energy Association
b) International Renewable Energy Agency
c) Global Wind Energy Council
d) European Renewable Energy Council

Answer: (C)

Explanation: Global Wind Report is launched by Global Wind Energy Council.