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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 21 Sep 2024

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the Nadi Utsav, consider the following statements:

1. It is organized by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.

2. The first Nadi Utsav was held in 2018 on the banks of the Krishna River.

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: A

Explanation:

Recently, Nadi Utsav 2024, the 5th edition of the festival, was inaugurated at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi. Nadi Utsav 2024 is a three-day festival celebrating the significance of India's rivers. The festival is organized by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts to raise awareness about the environment and ecology. Hence, statement 1 is correct.


The objective of Nadi Utsav is to inspire reverence, enthusiasm and values towards rivers. The first Nadi Utsav was held in 2018 in Nashik, Maharashtra on the banks of the Godavari River and Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi conceived the idea. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.


Q2:

With reference to the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF), consider the following statements:

1. It is an intergovernmental organization with 39 member countries.

2. It was established in 1989 during the G20 Summit in Paris.

3. India became its member in 2010.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only Two

C: All three

D: None

Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has reported that the most significant terrorism threats in India are linked to Islamic State and Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups, especially in and around the Jammu and Kashmir region. The Financial Action Task Force is an intergovernmental organization with 39 member countries, including India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.


The Financial Action Task Force was established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris as the international watchdog to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.


The Financial Action Task Force maintains lists such as the "Grey list" for jurisdictions under increased monitoring and the "Black list" (Non-Cooperative Countries or Territories list) for jurisdictions considered non-compliant with its standards. India became a member of FATF in 2010. Hence, statement 3 is correct.


Q3:

Consider the following statements:

1. Kalaripayattu It is a traditional martial art, originated in Kerala.

2. Indian Kalarippayattu Federation has been recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

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, Kalari practitioners protested on the streets by performing Kalaripayattu, opposing alleged discrimination by the Kerala Sports Council. Kalaripayattu is a traditional martial art, originated in Kerala between the 3rd century BC and the 2nd century AD. Hence, statement 1 is correct.


The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has recognized the Indian Kalarippayattu Federation as the Regional Sports Federation for promoting the art. The Madras regiment of the Indian Army has incorporated Kalaripayattu into its training regime. Hence, statement 2 is correct.


Q4:

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The National Achievement Survey (NAS) is a large-scale assessment of student learning in India that's conducted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Statement-II: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) designs the assessment framework and tools for the National Achievement Survey.

 

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: D

Explanation:

The National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2024 will be conducted on December 4, covering nearly 5 million students from Classes 3, 6, and 9 across 792 districts. The National Achievement Survey is a large-scale assessment of student learning in India that's conducted by the Ministry of Education. Hence, statement I is incorrect.


The National Achievement Survey assesses the learning levels of students in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10 in government, government-aided, private and central government schools. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) designs the assessment framework and tools for the National Achievement Survey. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) administers the survey for students in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10. Hence, statement II is correct.


Q5:

Consider the following statements:

1. The White Revolution was led by Prof. Verghese Kurien in the 1970.

2. Under White Revolution 2.0, the government aims to increase milk procurement by dairy cooperative societies.

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 Union Home Minister launched ‘White Revolution 2.0’. Dr. Verghese Kurien led the White Revolution, a dairy development program in India that began in 1970. Kurien is known as the "father of the White Revolution". Hence, statement 1 is correct.


Under White Revolution 2.0, the government aims to increase milk procurement by dairy cooperative societies by 50 percent over the next five years. Hence, statement 2 is correct.