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

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about the Nayi Chetna 3.0 Campaign:

1.    The Nayi Chetna 3.0 campaign was launched by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi.

2.    The campaign is organized by the Ministry of Rural Development under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana—National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).

3.    The campaign will run until December 23, 2024, across all Indian states and union territories.

4.    227 Gender Resource Centres (GRCs) have been inaugurated in 13 states as part of the campaign.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The campaign was launched by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi.

Statement 2: Correct. The campaign is organized under the Ministry of Rural Development by DAY-NRLM.

Statement 3: Correct. The campaign will run until December 23, 2024, across all states and union territories.

Statement 4: Correct. 227 Gender Resource Centres (GRCs) were inaugurated in 13 states to support victims of gender-based violence.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding Cyclone Fengal:

1.    Cyclone Fengal is the second cyclone of the post-monsoon season, following Cyclone Dana.

2.    The name Fengal was proposed by India.

3.    Tropical cyclones can form between the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer, with winds exceeding 34 knots (63 km/h) as per the World Meteorological Organization.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Cyclone Fengal is indeed the second cyclone of the post-monsoon season, following Cyclone Dana.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The name Fengal was proposed by Saudi Arabia, not India.

Statement 3: Correct. Tropical cyclones form between the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer, with winds exceeding 34 knots (63 km/h), as per the World Meteorological Organization.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about SAREX-24:

1.    SAREX-24 is the largest National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise, organized by the Indian Coast Guard in Kochi.

2.    The theme of SAREX-24 is "Strengthening SAR capabilities through global cooperation."

3.    The exercise featured live simulations to improve the skills required for successful Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. SAREX-24 is the largest National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise organized by the Indian Coast Guard in Kochi.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The theme for SAREX-24 is "Enhancing SAR capabilities through regional collaboration," not "Strengthening SAR capabilities through global cooperation."

Statement 3: Correct. The exercise featured live simulations to improve skills for effective Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.

Q4:

Consider the following statements:

1.    Recently, The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of AIM with a budget of ₹2,750 crore for the period up to March 31, 2028.

2.    AIM was launched by NITI Aayog in 2016 to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across India.

3.    Atal Tinkering Labs are a key component of AIM, aiming to foster creativity and innovation among students through hands-on learning.

4.    India currently ranks 39th on the Global Innovation Index.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of AIM with a ₹2,750 crore budget up to March 31, 2028.

Statement 2: Correct. AIM was launched by NITI Aayog in 2016 to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across India.

Statement 3: Correct. Atal Tinkering Labs are a key component of AIM, encouraging students to experiment and learn creatively.

Statement 4: Correct. India currently ranks 39th on the Global Innovation Index, and AIM’s expansion is expected to enhance both innovation outputs and research and development inputs.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about Milk, Meat, and Egg Production in India in 2023-24:

1.    Milk production in India increased by 3.78% in 2023-24, reaching 239.30 million tonnes.

2.    Uttar Pradesh is the leading state in milk production, contributing 16.21% of the total.

3.    India is the largest egg producer in the world, with a total egg production of 142.77 billion eggs in 2023-24.

4.    West Bengal is the largest meat producer in India, with 12.62% of the total meat production.

5.    Rajasthan is the largest contributor to wool production in India, accounting for 47.53% of the total.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 2

B: Only 3

C: Only 4

D: All five

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Milk production in India increased by 3.78% in 2023-24, reaching 239.30 million tonnes.

Statement 2: Correct. Uttar Pradesh is the leading state in milk production, contributing 16.21% of the total.

Statement 3: Incorrect. India is the second-largest egg producer globally, and its egg production for 2023-24 is estimated at 142.77 billion eggs.