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[MCQs] Current Affairs: National/International Part -2
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given under two categories namely Bal Shakti Puraskar, and Bal Kalyan Puraskar.
2. A child who is an Indian Citizen and residing in India and is between 5-18 years of age is eligible for both Bal Shakti Puraskar and Bal Kalyan Puraskar.
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
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar formerly called the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement, is India’s highest civilian honour for children, awarded annually by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The award has two categories: Bal Shakti Puraskar, awarded to Indian citizens under the age of 18 for outstanding achievement in innovation, scholastic achievements, social service, arts and culture, bravery, or sports, and Bal Kalyan Puraskar, to individuals or organisations that have made outstanding contributions in child development, child protection, or child welfare.
Q. With reference to the Western Disturbance, consider the following statements:
1. Western Disturbances are a series of cyclonic storms that originate in the Mediterranean region.
2. Its trajectory changes as per the position of the Sun.
3. While the storm systems occur throughout the year, they travel to India mostly between December and April.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: c
A western disturbance is an extra tropical storm originating in the Mediterranean region that brings sudden winter rain to the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent, which extends as east as up to northern parts of Bangladesh and South eastern Nepal.
It is a non-monsoonal precipitation pattern driven by the westerlies. The moisture in these storms usually originates over the Mediterranean Sea, the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea.
Extra tropical storms are a global phenomenon with moisture usually carried in the upper atmosphere, unlike their tropical counterparts where the moisture is carried in the lower atmosphere. In the case of the Indian subcontinent, moisture is sometimes shed as rain when the storm system encounters the Himalayas. Western disturbances are more frequent and stronger in the winter season.
Western disturbances are important for the development of the Rabi crop, which includes the locally important staple wheat.
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Q. Consider the following statements regarding National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA):
1.NeVA is a work-flow system deployed on NIC Cloud, MeghRaj which helps the Chair of the House to conduct the proceedings of the House smoothly.
2.NeVA is a device neutral and member centric application created to equip the members of house to handle diverse House Business smartly.
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
NeVA is a work-flow system deployed on NIC Cloud, MeghRaj which helps the Chair of the House to conduct the proceedings of the House smoothly, Hon’ble Members to carry out their duties in the House efficiently and to conduct Legislative Business of the House in a Paperless manner.
Q. Which of the following best defines the concept of Reciprocity?
(a) Reciprocity refers to the exchange of signals between two points in opposite directions, similar to bouncing a ball off a wall.
(b) Reciprocity is the phenomenon where a signal sent from one point to another is sent back from the second point to the first.
(c) Reciprocity is the ability of an object to emit and receive signals simultaneously without interference.
(d) Reciprocity is a term used in movies to describe situations where characters can’t see each other through a window due to lighting conditions.
Answer: b
Reciprocity is a process of exchanging things with other people to gain a mutual benefit. The norm of reciprocity (sometimes referred to as the rule of reciprocity) is a social norm where, if someone does something for you, you then feel obligated to return the favor.
Q. With respect to ‘NavIC’, consider the following statements:
1. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology plans to make NavIC integration mandatory in all devices.
2. Second-generation Navigation satellites for NavIC were launched in May 2023.
3. The new satellites will send signals in L1 frequency, in addition to L5 and S frequency signals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d
The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, with an operational name of NavIC, is an autonomous regional satellite navigation system that provides accurate real-time positioning and timing services. It covers India and a region extending 1,500 km around it, with plans for further extension.
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Q. Consider the following pairs:
| Group/Organization | Country of operation |
| 1. Hezbollah | Israel |
| 2. Hamas | Palestine |
| 3. Kurdistan Workers’ Party | Turkey |
How many of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
- Hezbollah is a Shia militia-cum-political party in Lebanon. Hezbollah and Israel have fought two wars before. They have been observing a tenuous ceasefire for 14 years. Hence, pair 1 is incorrectly matched.
- Hamas is the largest Palestinian militant Islamist group and one of the two major political parties in the region. Currently, it governs more than two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Hence, pair 2 is correctly matched.
- The Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK is a Kurdish militant political organization and armed guerrilla movement which historically operated throughout Kurdistan but is now primarily based in the mountainous Kurdish-majority regions of southeastern Turkey and northern Iraq. Hence, pair 3 is correctly matched.
Q. South Lhonak Glacier, sometimes seen in the news recently, is located in which of the following states?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Sikkim
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: b
Q. ‘Dakar Declaration’, recently seen in news is related to which of the following?
(a) Standardize transactions involving movable property.
(b) To protect human beings and the environment against industrial accidents.
(c) Reduction of global emissions reductions and increased climate finance.
(d) Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships to promote legal certainty.
Answer: (C)
Q. Nagorno-Karabakh is a conflicted region between which of the following two countries?
(a) Russia and Ukraine
(b) Armenia and Azerbaijan
(c) Israel and Palestine
(d) China and Taiwan
Answer: (B)
Q. Consider the following statements in reference to Nobel Prize for Peace 2023:
1. Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2023.
2. She also received the 2023 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award and the 2023 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (C)
Explanation: Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2023. The Nobel Committee recognized her dedication to fighting against the oppression of women in Iran and her relentless advocacy for human rights and freedom. Narges Mohammadi received prominent awards in the West for her activism, including the 2023 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award and the 2023 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. In 2022, she was featured in the BBC’s list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world. Hence, both statements are correct.
Q. With reference to the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), consider the following statements:
1. It is a business strategy in which a domestic firm expands its operations to a foreign country.
2. FDI can take various forms, such as acquiring shares, establishing a subsidiary or a joint venture, or providing loans or technology transfers.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a category of cross-border investment in which an investor resident in one economy establishes a lasting interest in and a significant degree of influence over an enterprise resident in another economy.
Q. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘International Organisation of metrology (OIML)’:
i. Its headquarters is located in Beijing, China.
ii. India has neither accepted the membership nor signed the metric convention related to metrology.
iii. OIML-CS is a system for issuing, registering, and issuing OIML certificates.
iv. India is one of the countries entitled to issue OIML certificates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) i & ii only
(b) ii & iii only
(c) i, ii & iii only
(d) iii & iv only
Answer: d
The OIML was established in 1955 and headquartered in Paris. It is an international standard-setting body that develops model regulations, standards and related documents for use by legal metrology authorities and industry.
Q. Which of the following statements with respect to ‘Yashobhoomi’ is/are correct?
(a) It was launched by the Prime Minister at Bengaluru, Karnataka.
(b) It demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability with 50% waste-water treatment reuse.
(c) It does not cover water harvesting mechanisms.
(d) It has received platinum certification from the Confederation of Indian Industries Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
Answer: d
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a historic moment as he unveiled Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), aptly named ‘Yashobhoomi.’ This state-of-the-art facility, constructed at a cost of Rs 5,400 crore, promises to redefine the landscape of meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) on a global scale.
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Q. Which of the following Countries are signatories of India Middle East-Europe Corridor?
1. India
2. United States
3. Saudi Arabia
4. China
5. European Union
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: c
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is a planned economic corridor that aims to bolster economic development by fostering connectivity and economic integration between Asia, the Persian Gulf and Europe.
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
1. Nominal GDP is adjusted for inflation and is considered a more precise representation of a country’s economic progress.
2. The formula for calculating GDP using the expenditure method is GDP = Real GDP (GDP at constant prices) – Taxes + Subsidies.
3. GDP calculated based on the income method is known as GDI, which stands for Gross Domestic Investment.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: d
Gross domestic product is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period by a country or countries. GDP is most often used by the government of a single country to measure its economic health.
Q. “Patient Safety Rights Charter” is released by which of the following?
(a) OECD
(b) ICMR
(c) WHO
(d) IMC
Answer: c
The charter outlines the core rights of all patients in the context of safety of health care and seeks to assist governments and other stakeholders to ensure that the voices of patients are heard and their right to safe health care is protected.
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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Hoysala dynasty:
1. They were feudatories of the Chalukyas of Kalyana, also known as the Western Chalukya Empire.
2. Hoysala architecture is a blend of Bhumija, Nagara and the Dravida styles of architecture.
3. Mantapa, Vimana and Sculpture are the key elements of Hoysala Architecture.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: c
The Hoysala Empire was a Kannadiga power originating from the Indian subcontinent that ruled most of what is now Karnataka between the 10th and the 14th centuries. The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur, but was later moved to Halebidu.
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM WANI) was launched by the Department of Telecom (DoT) in December 2020.
2. PM-WANI is a key part of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
3. DPI refers to blocks or platforms such as digital identification, payment infrastructure and data exchange solutions that help countries deliver essential services to their people.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: b
Q. With reference to State of Working India 2023 Report, consider the following statements:
1. It is a report published annually by NITI Aayog.
2. It covers unemployment rates, women’s participation, intergenerational mobility, and caste-wise workforce dynamics.
3. The report used various data sources like surveys conducted by the National Statistical Office including Employment-Unemployment Surveys and Periodic Labour Force Surveys along with the India Working Survey.
4. After stagnating since the 1980s, the share of workers with regular wage or salaried work started increasing in 2004.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: c
The Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment has released the ‘State of Working India 2023’ report. The ‘State of Working India 2023’ report examines the effects of India’s economic slowdown from 2018 to 2020 and the subsequent impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the labour market.
Q. Consider the following statements about the protection status of lions:
I. Lions are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
II. All lion populations worldwide are included in CITES Appendix I.
III. In India, lions are protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) I and II
(b) I and III
(c) II and III
(d) All of the above
Answer: a
Q. Regarding the Santiniketan, consider the following statements:
1. Santiniketan is a located in Birbhum district of West Bengal.
2. It was founded by Rabindranath Tagore as a residential school and a centre for art based on ancient Indian traditions.
3. Santiniketan has been recognized by UNESCO as India’s 40th World Heritage Site.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: b
Santiniketan is a neighbourhood of Bolpur town in the Bolpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India, approximately 152 km north of Kolkata. It was established by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, and later expanded by his son, Rabindranath Tagore whose vision became what is now a university town with the creation of Visva-Bharati.
It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List by the World Heritage Committee in 2023.
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Operation Polo?
1. It was a police action against the Razakars, a militant group that supported the Nizam’s independence.
2. It resulted in the integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union and the abolition of the Nizam’s rule.
3. It was opposed by the United Nations, which passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire and a plebiscite in Hyderabad.
4. It was preceded by a standstill agreement between India and Hyderabad, which maintained the status quo of their relations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
Answer: c
The princely state of Hyderabad was annexed by India in September 1948 through a military operation code named Operation Polo, which was dubbed a “police action”.
Q. What is the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) primarily established for?
(a) Providing emergency food and healthcare to children and mothers in post-World War II countries.
(b) Promoting global peace and security.
(c) Offering educational resources to children in developing countries.
(d) Addressing long-term needs of children and women in developed countries.
Answer: a
UNICEF, originally called the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund in full, now officially United Nations Children’s Fund, is an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.