Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (13 April 2023)

Current Affairs MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams

Date: 13 April 2023

Q1. Consider the following Statements regarding the World Bank.

1. The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.
2. It was established along with the International Monetary Fund at the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference.

Select the Incorrect Statement(s) using the code given below.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • The World Bank is the collective name for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and International Development Association (IDA), two of five international organizations owned by the World Bank Group.
  • The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.
  • Thus statement 1 is correct.
  • It was established along with the International Monetary Fund at the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference.
  • Hence statement 2 is correct.

Q2. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the rights of a person subjected to preventive detention under the Constitution of India?

1. The detained person has the right to be informed of the grounds of detention.
2. The time period of preventive detention cannot exceed three months unless an advisory board provides sufficient reason for the extension.
3. The Constitution of India provides for compensation to be paid to the detained person if the detention is found to be illegal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • Article 22(1) ensures that a person who is arrested must be informed of the grounds for such arrest and has the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of their choice. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
  • Article 22(4) mandates that any law providing for preventive detention cannot authorize the detention of a person for a period longer than three months unless an Advisory Board consisting of High Court judges reports that there is sufficient cause for detention. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
  • The Constitution of India does not provide for compensation to be paid to the detained person if the detention is found to be illegal. Thus, statement 3 is incorrect.

Q3. Consider the following statement about the National Creche Scheme.

1. The scheme is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme through States/UTs and was started from 1st January 2017.
2. It was launched to provide day care facilities to children belonging to the age bracket of 16 months to 6 years of working mothers.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

About National Creche Scheme:

  • National Creche Scheme (earlier named as Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme) is being implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme through States/UTs with effect from 1.1.2017. (Hence statement 1 is correct).
  • Its objective was to provide day care facilities to children (age group of 6 months to 6 years) of working mothers. (Hence statement 2 is incorrect).
  • The salient features of the National Creche Scheme are as follows:
  • Daycare Facilities including Sleeping Facilities.
  • Early Stimulation for children below 3 years and pre-school Education for 3 to 6 years old children.
  • Supplementary Nutrition ( to be locally sourced)
  • Growth Monitoring
  • Health Check-up and Immunization

Only statement 1 is correct, so the correct option is (a).

Q4. Consider the following statements about Habeas Corpus:

1. By virtue of this writ, the Court directs the person so detained to be brought before it to examine the legality of his detention.
2. It can be issued against public authorities only.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Habeas Corpus

  • ‘Habeas Corpus’ literally means “to have a body of”. This writ is used to release a person who has been unlawfully detained or imprisoned.
  • By virtue of this writ, the Court directs the person so detained to be brought before it to examine the legality of his detention. (Hence statement 1 is correct)
  • If the Court concludes that the detention was unlawful, then it directs the person to be released immediately. Circumstances of unlawful detention are:
  • The detention was not done in accordance with the procedure laid down. For instance, the person was not produced before a Magistrate within 24 hours of his arrest.
  • The person was arrested when he did not violate any law.
  • An arrest was made under a law that is unconstitutional.
  • This writ ensures swift judicial review of the alleged unlawful detention of the prisoner and immediate determination of his right to freedom. However, Habeas corpus cannot be granted where a person has been arrested under an order from a competent court and when prima facie the order does not appear to be wholly illegal or without jurisdiction.
  • This writ can be filed by the detained person himself or his relatives or friends on his behalf. It can be issued against both public authorities and individuals. (Hence statement 2 is incorrect)

As only the 1st statement is correct, the correct option is (a).