Home > Daily-mcqs

Daily-mcqs 25 Sep 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 25 Sep 2024

image
Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

What is the primary purpose of the India-Oman joint military exercise AL-NAJAH 5, and where is it being conducted?

A: To enhance military cooperation and interoperability between India and Oman; conducted at the Rabkoot Training Area in Oman

B: To conduct naval exercises between India and Oman; conducted in the Arabian Sea

C: To showcase new military technology developed by both nations; conducted in Muscat, Oman

D: To facilitate peace talks between India and Oman; conducted in New Delhi, India

Answer: A

Explanation:

Option A: Correct. The primary objective of the AL-NAJAH 5 exercise is to strengthen military cooperation and interoperability between the Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman. It is being conducted at the Rabkoot Training Area in Oman from 13th to 26th September 2024. The training includes various activities such as combat first aid, casualty evacuation, and counter-drone drills.


Option B: Incorrect. While India and Oman do conduct naval exercises, AL-NAJAH 5 is specifically an army joint exercise and is not taking place in the Arabian Sea but at the Rabkoot Training Area.


Option C: Incorrect. AL-NAJAH 5 is not focused on showcasing new military technology, but rather on training and cooperation in various operational and tactical fields.


Option D: Incorrect. AL-NAJAH 5 is not a diplomatic event for peace talks but a military exercise aimed at improving tactical coordination and field operations. Also, it is being conducted in Oman, not New Delhi.


Q2:

Which of the following statements about the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is correct?

A: MGNREGS guarantees 100 days of skilled work annually to rural households

B: MGNREGS mandates that at least 50% of beneficiaries should be women

C: MGNREGS provides employment within 15 days and mandates social audits for all executed works

D: MGNREGS is monitored solely by the Ministry of Rural Development without collaboration with state governments

Answer: C

Explanation:

Option A: Incorrect. MGNREGS guarantees 100 days of unskilled manual work, not skilled work, to rural households.


Option B: Incorrect. MGNREGS mandates that one-third (33%) of the beneficiaries should be women, not 50%.


Option C: Correct. MGNREGS legally guarantees employment within 15 days of the application and mandates a social audit of all executed works for transparency and accountability.


Option D: Incorrect. MGNREGS is monitored by the Ministry of Rural Development in collaboration with state governments, ensuring a coordinated implementation of the scheme at both central and state levels.


Q3:

What is the primary purpose of ISRO's Shukrayaan 1 mission, and when is it planned for launch?

A: To study the interaction of solar radiation with Venus and its moon; planned for launch in 2030

B: To investigate Venus’s geological composition and atmosphere; planned for launch in 2028

C: To map Venus’s surface using high-resolution cameras; planned for launch in 2025

D: To detect signs of life on Venus’s surface; planned for launch in 202

Answer: B

Explanation:

Option A: Incorrect. Shukrayaan 1 is focused on Venus, but Venus does not have a moon. The mission will study Venus's geological composition, atmosphere, and its interaction with the Sun, not in 2030 but in 2028.


Option B: Correct. The main objectives of Shukrayaan 1 are to investigate Venus's geological composition, surface features, and dense atmosphere. The mission is planned for launch in 2028.


Option C: Incorrect. While Shukrayaan 1 will use radar instruments for mapping, the mission is planned for 2028, not 2025.


Option D: Incorrect. Shukrayaan 1 aims to study the atmosphere and geology of Venus. Although it might contribute to understanding the potential for life, the mission's primary goal is not to detect life directly. The launch is set for 2028, not 2026.


Q4:

According to the recent PLFS report (2023-24), what trend is observed in India’s employment and unemployment rates?

A: A significant decrease in unemployment and manufacturing employment rates

B: An increase in agricultural employment with no job growth in the manufacturing sector

C: A stable unemployment rate with a decline in the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

D: An increase in urban employment with a rise in the overall unemployment rate

Answer: B

Explanation:

Option A: Incorrect. The unemployment rate has remained stable, and there is no significant job growth in the manufacturing sector.


Option B: Correct. The PLFS report highlights a minor increase in agricultural employment, but no growth in the manufacturing sector has been observed.


Option C: Incorrect. The unemployment rate remains stable, and the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) has increased, especially in rural areas.


Option D: Incorrect. The report shows a stable unemployment rate, and there is no mention of an increase in urban unemployment. Instead, there is a minor shift in employment back to agriculture.


Q5:

Which of the following best describes the role and functions of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

A: The CAG has the authority to audit all government transactions before they occur to prevent mismanagement

B: The CAG submits audit reports directly to Parliament without involving the President of India

C: The CAG ensures financial accountability by auditing government accounts and submitting reports to the President, who presents them to Parliament

D: The CAG serves a term of 5 years and can only be removed by a parliamentary committee

Answer: C

Explanation:

Option A: Incorrect. The CAG conducts audits after expenditures have occurred, and does not have authority to audit transactions before they take place, limiting its proactive control.


Option B: Incorrect. The CAG submits audit reports to the President, who in turn presents them to Parliament. It does not bypass the President.


Option C: Correct. The CAG is responsible for ensuring financial accountability by conducting audits of government accounts and submitting reports to the President, who then presents them to Parliament for review.


Option D: Incorrect. The CAG serves a term of 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first. The CAG can be removed following a process similar to the removal of a Supreme Court judge, not by a parliamentary committee.