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Daily-mcqs 03 Oct 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 03 Oct 2024

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements:

  1. Recently, the central government has reconstituted the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
  2. The government notified 3 new external members in MPC which term will began from November 1, 2024.
  3. The MPC comprises three RBI members and three external members, serving for four years or until further notice.
  4. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was formed under Section 45ZB of the RBI Act of 1934 by the Central Government.

How many statements is/ are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All of the above

Answer: C

Explanation:

The central government has reconstituted the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and notified 3 new external members. Their term will begin from 1th October, 2024. Thus statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.


New External Members:



  1. Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi

  2. Saugata Bhattacharya, Economist

  3. Nagesh Kumar, Director and Chief Executive, Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, New Delhi


The committee comprises three RBI members and three appointed by the government, serving for four years or until further notice. Thus statement 3 is correct.


The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was formed under Section 45ZB of the RBI Act of 1934 by the Central Government. It is responsible for determining interest rates and ensuring price stability. Thus statement 4 is correct.


                            

Q2:

Consider the following statements with reference to GI tag

  1. A Geographical Indication (GI) is an indication that identifies goods with special characteristics originating from a specific geographical area.
  2. The protection and registration of GIs in India are governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
  3. GI tag is valid for a period of 10 years and can be renewed thereafter only 2 times.

How many statements is/ are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All of the above

D: None

Answer: B

Explanation:

Answer- B


Explanation:


A Geographical Indication (GI) is an indication that identifies goods with special characteristics originating from a specific geographical area. It signifies that the product has the qualities or a reputation that are intrinsically linked to its geographical origin. Thus statement one is correct.


The protection and registration of GIs in India are governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Thus statement two is correct


Validity: A GI tag is valid for a period of 10 years and can be renewed thereafter unlimited times. Thus statement one is incorrect


                            

Q3:

Consider the following statements with reference to Cruise India Mission

  1. Recently, Union Government launched the 'Cruise India Mission' from Cochin Port on 1st October 2024.
  2. The main objectives of the Mission are to double the number of cruise passengers by 2030 and establish India as a global cruise tourism hub.

Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both

D: None

Answer: D

Explanation:

Answer- D


Explanation:


The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched the 'Cruise India Mission' from Mumbai Port on 1st October 2024. Thus statement one is incorrect


The main objectives of the Mission are to double the number of cruise passengers by 2029 and establish India as a global cruise tourism hub. Thus statement two is incorrect


                            

Q4:

Consider the following statements

  1. Recently, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sareen has becoming the Secondt woman to serve as Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
  2. She was taking on the role of 50th DG AFMS
  3. Previously she served as Director General of Medical Services for the Navy and Air Force

Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

A: 1 and 3 Only

B: 2 and 3 Only

C: 3 only

D: All of the above

Answer: C

Explanation:

Explanation:


Recently, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sareen has made history by becoming the first woman to serve as Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), taking on the role of 46th DG AFMS and overseeing all medical policy matters for the Indian Armed Forces. Thus statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is incorrect.


Previously she served as Director General of Medical Services for the Navy and Air Force and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune. Thus statement 3 is correct.


Extra info:


Joined the Armed Forces Medical Services in December 1985


Received the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2024


Awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2021


                            

Q5:

Consider the following statements with reference to Marburg Virus Disease

  1. Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is caused by the Marburg virus.
  2. Marburg virus belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus.
  3. Virus was first identified in 1967 in Marburg, Germany.

How many statements is/ are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All of the above

D: None

Answer: C

Explanation:

Answer- C


Explanation:


The outbreak of Marburg Virus in Rwanda has resulted in six fatalities, mostly among healthcare workers. Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), previously known as Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever, is a highly fatal illness caused by the Marburg virus. Thus statement 1 is correct.


Marburg virus belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus, the Filoviridae family, which causes severe hemorrhagic fevers in humans and non-human primates. Thus statement 2 is correct.


Virus First identified in 1967 in Marburg, Germany, after lab workers were exposed to infected green monkeys from Uganda. Thus statement 3 is correct.


The African fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus) is the primary reservoir of the Marburg virus, though it can spread to humans and primates.