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Daily-mcqs 19 Sep 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 19 Sep 2024

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) is a scheme of the Government of India announced in 2018.

Statement-II: Under this comprehensive scheme the government will procure 25% of the national production of notified pulses, oilseeds and copra from the Price Stabilization Fund.

 

Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement –II is the correct explanation of Statement-I

B: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

C: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

D: Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of schemes of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA). Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan is a scheme that aims to support farmers and control price volatility for consumers. It is a comprehensive scheme of the Government of India announced in September 2018. Hence, statement I is correct.


Under the PM-AASHA scheme the government will procure 25% of the national production of notified pulses, oilseeds and copra at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) will maintain buffer stocks of pulses and onions to control hoarding and speculation. Hence, statement II is incorrect.


Q2:

With reference to the World Food India (WFI), consider the following:

1. It is a global event that brings together stakeholders from the food and allied sectors.

2. It is organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

3. It aims to showcase India as the food basket of the world.

4. Vietnam will be a partner country in the third edition of World Food India 2024.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only Two

C: Only Three

D: All four

Answer: C

Explanation:

The third edition of World Food India will take place from September 19–22, 2024 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The World Food India (WFI) is a global event that brings together stakeholders from the food and allied sectors to showcase India's food processing industry and promote investment and trade in it. It is organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.


The aim of the World Food India is to showcase India as the food basket of the world and to promote investment and trade in the food processing sector. Hence, statement 3 is correct.


Over 90 countries, 26 States and Union Territories and 18 Central Ministries will participate in World Food India 2024. Japan will be a partner country and Vietnam and Iran will participate as focus countries in this event. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.


Q3:

Consider the following passage:

Recently, this eminent personality was remembered on his 146th birth anniversary. He founded the Self-Respect Movement in 1925 to promote pride among lower castes. He is also regarded as the 'Father of the Dravidian Movement' for his efforts in promoting Dravidian identity and rights. He participated in the Vaikom Satyagraha.

The above passage best describes about which of the following personalities?

A: Jyotirao Phule

B: Periyar E. V. Ramasamy

C: C. N. Annadurai

D: Ayyankali

Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, Periyar Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy was remembered on his 146th birth anniversary. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy (17 September 1879 – 24 December 1973), an eminent Social reformer and rationalist was born in Kannada Balija merchant family in Erode, then a part of the Coimbatore district of the Madras Presidency. Periyar founded the Self-Respect Movement in 1925 to promote pride among lower castes and challenge caste and gender inequalities. He is regarded as the 'Father of the Dravidian Movement' for his efforts in promoting Dravidian identity and rights. Periyar participated in the Vaikom Satyagraha of 1924, a non-violent struggle aimed at allowing Dalits entry into temples in Travancore. Hence, option (b) is correct.


Q4:

With reference to CO-to-methanol conversion methods, consider the following statements:

1. It is more developed than carbon capture methods.

2. CO is captured from industrial sources or directly from the air.

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:

Recently, the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) laid the foundation stone for India’s first CO-to-methanol pilot plant. Carbon utilization technologies like CO-to-methanol are less developed than carbon capture methods. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.


Under this process, CO is captured from industrial sources or directly from the air, then hydrogenated with hydrogen to produce methanol. This conversion can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide a sustainable fuel source. Hence, statement 2 is correct.


Q5:

With reference to the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), consider the following statements:

1. It is an institution that helps micro and small enterprises.

2. It was established by the member of micro and small enterprises and the Small Industries Development Bank of India.

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: C

Explanation:

Recently, the micro and small enterprises (MSEs) Ministry increased Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) guarantee coverage for women-owned MSMEs. The Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises is an institution that helps micro and small enterprises get collateral-free credit. Hence, statement 1 is correct.


The Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises was established by the member of micro and small enterprises and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). The corpus is contributed by the Government of India and SIDBI in a 4:1 ratio. Hence, statement 2 is also correct.