Current Affairs MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams
Date: 04 August 2022
Q1. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. The proposed Weapons of Mass Destruction and their
Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022
empowers the government to freeze and seize the financial assets and resources
of those engaged in this illicit activity.
2. During the Soviet-US Cold War, the ‘MAD’ logic of ‘mutually assured
destruction’ was held up by war-gamers as an assurance of peace.
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: (C)
Explanation:
- The proposed Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022 empowers the government to freeze and seize the financial assets and resources of those engaged in this illicit activity.
- During the Soviet-US Cold War, the ‘MAD’ logic of ‘mutually assured destruction’ was held up by war-gamers as an assurance of peace.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Right to Information Act:
1. The act defines “information” and “public officials” for
its purpose.
2. A public authority cannot suo motu disclose information unless it is demanded
by citizens/RTI Activists.
3. There are few exemptions provided in the act against furnishing information
to the public.
Choose the correct option below:
a) Only 1
b) Only 1 and 3
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
- The Act provides definition of Information and what constitutes Public Officials for the purpose of the Act.
- Section 4 requires suo motu disclosure of information by each public authority. This provision is to empower the citizens to make informed decisions.
- Section 8 (1) mentions exemptions against furnishing information under RTI Act. This is to save critical and strategic information from going out of context.
- Section 8 (2) provides for disclosure of information exempted under Official Secrets Act, 1923 if larger public interest is served.
- The Act provides for appointment of Information Commissioners at Central and State level and a designated Public Information Officer responsible to give information to a person who seeks information under the RTI Act.
Q3. Consider the following statements about the Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households conducted by the NSO during NSS 77th round (January 2019- December 2019):
1. The average monthly income of agricultural households has
increased.
2. The share of income from cultivation has reduced and the rural households
engaged in farming have reduced.
3. The share of marginal agricultural households, possessing less than 1 ha, has
decreased.
4. The share of small and medium farmers has dropped.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are not correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 4 only
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
- The average monthly income of agricultural households has increased.
- The share of income from cultivation has reduced and the rural households engaged in farming have reduced.
- The share of marginal agricultural households, possessing less than 1 ha, has increased..
- The share of small and medium farmers has dropped.
Q4. Consider the following statements about Network for Greening the Financial System:
1. It is a global network of central banks and supervisory
authorities advocating a more sustainable financial system.
2. It was created at the Paris Climate Summit in 2015.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
- It is a global network of central banks and supervisory authorities advocating a more sustainable financial system.
- It was created at the Paris One Planet Summit in December 2017
Q5. Consider the following Indian polar research stations:
1. Maitri
2. Himadri
3. Bharati
4. Dakshin Gangotri
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the establishment of the above stations?
a) 4-2-3-1
b) 4-3-2-1
c) 4-1-2-3
d) 4-1-3-2
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
- Dakshin Gangotri- 1983 (Antarctic)
- Maitri- 1989 (Antarctic)
- Himadri- 2008 (Arctic)
- Bharati- 2012 (Antarctic)
Q6. Consider the following statements regarding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG):
1. There is a comprehensive dedicated law for the
implementation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in India.
2. From the financial year 2022-2023, the top 1,000 listed companies in India
will need to prepare a ‘business responsibility and sustainability report’
containing detailed ESG disclosures.
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: (B)
Explanation:- While there are various laws that have been introduced in India at different times for the protection of the environment, equitable treatment and overall well-being of employees and for corporate governance, there has not been any single piece of legislation covering all elements of ESG or standards for ESG related criteria on a uniform basis.
- From the financial year 2022-2023, the top 1,000 listed companies in India (by market capitalisation) will need to prepare a ‘business responsibility and sustainability report’ (or “BRSR”), containing detailed ESG disclosures.
