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

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

Date: 30 May 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to PM POSHAN Scheme:

1. The Scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Education.
2. Under the Scheme, there is a provision of hot cooked meal to children of pre-schools in primary schools in addition to the children of classes I to VIII studying in 11.20 lakh schools.

Choose the correct statement:

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN)

  • The Government has approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN)’ for providing one hot cooked meal in Government and Government – aided Schools from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
  • The Scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Education. Hence, the first statement is correct.
  • Under the Scheme, there is provision of hot cooked meal to children of pre-schools or Bal Vatika (before class I) in primary schools also in addition to the 11.80 crore children of classes I to VIII studying in 11.20 lakh schools.

Q2. The term ‘Late Payment Surcharge (LPS)’, sometimes found in news, refers to which sector:

a) Telecom sector
b) Power sector
c) Coal sector
d) Refinery sector

Answer: (B)

Explanation: Late payment surcharge refers to the charges payable by a distribution company (DISCOM) to a generating company or electricity trader for power procured, or by a user of a transmission system to a transmission licensee on account of delay in payment of monthly charges beyond the due date.

Q3. Manthan 2022 recently seen in the news is related to.

a) Health sector reforms
b) Education sector reforms
c) Skilling sector reforms
d) Banking sector reforms

Answer: (D)

Explanation: Manthan 2022 is a continuation of the government’s PSB reform moves starting from Gyan Sangam–I (2015) that brought a set of face-changing reforms— Indradhanush framework.

Q4. Which of the following organizations publish the Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services?

a) IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services)
b) UNDP
c) WEF
d) UNEP

Answer: (A)

Q5. Consider the following statements about Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC):

1. It functions under the Ministry of Science Of Technology.
2. It is responsible for the appraisal of activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environmental angle.
3. The committee is also responsible for the appraisal of proposals relating to the release of genetically engineered organisms and products into the environment including experimental field trials.

Which of the statement/s 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: (B)

Explanation:

  • The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) functions in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
  • As per Rules, 1989, it is responsible for the appraisal of activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environmental angle.
  • The committee is also responsible for the appraisal of proposals relating to the release of genetically engineered organisms and products into the environment including experimental field trials.
  • GEAC is chaired by the Special Secretary/Additional Secretary of MoEF&CC and co-chaired by a representative from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).