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Daily-mcqs 28 Sep 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 28 Sep 2024

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about Divya Kala Mela:

1. It is a government-organized event, aims to provide a larger platform for Divyang artisans.

2. This event is organised by the department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

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:

Today, on 28th of September, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment will inaugurate the 20th Divya Kala Mela in Pune, Maharashtra. The Divya Kala Mela is a government-organized event that showcases the products and craftsmanship of people with disabilities (PwD).  It aims to provide a larger platform for Divyang artisans to market and promote their products, fostering their economic empowerment. Hence, statement 1 is correct.


The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, organizes the event. Hence, statement 2 is correct.


Q2:

With reference to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance(DGQA), Consider the following statements:

1.  It is an Inter-Service Organisation organization that ensures the quality of defense equipment.

2. It functions under the Department of Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence.

3. It is structured into fifteen Technical Directorates.

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 Directorate General of Quality Assurance under the aegis of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence celebrated 68th DGQA day. The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) is an Inter-Service Organisation organization that ensures the quality of defense equipment and stores for the Indian Armed Forces. Hence, statement 1 is correct.


The Directorate General of Quality Assurance also ensures Documentation, Codification and Standardisation Action for minimizing the variety of components and equipment. It functions under the Department of Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence. Hence, statement 2 is correct.


This Organisation is structured into eleven Technical Directorates, two-tiered for functional purposes, with additional Proof Establishments in Armament Discipline for weapons and ammunition testing. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.


Q3:

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The Goods and Services Tax Council is a constitutional body established under Article 301 of the Indian Constitution.

Statement-II: The Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister and includes the Union Minister of State for Finance and the Finance Ministers of all the states.

 

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:

Recently, the GST Council set up a 10-member Group of Ministers to determine the taxation framework for luxury, sin and demerit goods after the compensation cess ends in March 2026. The GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council is a constitutional body established under Article 279A (1) of the Indian Constitution by the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Hence, statement I is incorrect.


The Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister and includes the Union Minister of State for Finance and the Finance Ministers of all the states. Article 279A (5) mandates that the Council recommends the date for levying GST on petroleum products and aviation turbine fuel. Hence, statement II is correct.


Q4:

Consider the following statements about the Vizhinjam International Seaport:

1. It is a major project in India's maritime sector.

2. It is being developed under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.

3.  It is India’s first deepwater container transshipment port.

4. Its construction began in 2015.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only Two

C: Only Three

D: All four

Answer: D

Explanation:

Recently, Mediterranean Shipping Company’s Anna, one of the world’s largest container ships, docked at Vizhinjam International Seaport, Thiruvananthapuram, marking increased activity at the port in the past month. The Vizhinjam International Seaport is a major project in India's maritime sector, and is being developed under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.


The port is India’s first deepwater container transshipment port, located near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The construction of the port began in December 2015 and is progressing towards completion. The port has state-of-the-art infrastructure to handle Megamax container ships. Hence, statements 3 and 4 are correct.


Q5:

Consider the following statements about the Global Innovation Index:

1. It is co-published by the World Intellectual Property Organization.

2. It was established in 2019 with the goal of shaping innovation measurement.

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:

India has ascended 42 positions in the Global Innovation Index over the past nine years, currently ranking 39th globally. China, Türkiye, India, Viet Nam and the Philippines are the fastest 10-year climbers. The Global Innovation Index (GII) was established in 2007 with the goal of shaping innovation measurement and influencing economic policymaking. The Global Innovation Index is co-published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Cornell University and INSEAD Business School. Hence, statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.