Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (20 March 2023)

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

Date: 20 March 2023

Q1. Which of the following pairs has been matched correctly?

1. Swaccha Survekshan- Ensuring cleanliness through the various stakeholders.
2. Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign - An annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India
3. Compost Banao, Compost Apnao Campaign - encourage people to convert their kitchen waste into compost.

Choose the correct option:

a) Only one pair
b) Only two pairs
c) All three pairs
d) None of the pairs

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • Swaccha Survekshan- An annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India. Pair 1 not matched correctly.
  • Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign - For ensuring cleanliness through the various stakeholders. Pair 2 is not matched correctly.
  • Compost Banao, Compost Apnao Campaign - encourage people to convert their kitchen waste into compost. Pair 3 matched correctly.

Q2. If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then (PYQ-2018)

a) The Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved.
b) The powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.
c) Article 19 is suspended in that State.
d) The President can make laws relating to that State.

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Article 356 in The Constitution Of India:

  • If the President, on receipt of report from the Governor of the State or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, the President may by Proclamation
  1. Assume to himself all or any of the functions of the Government of the State and all or any of the powers vested in or exercisable by the Governor or anybody or authority in the State other than the Legislature of the State.
  2. Declare that the powers of the Legislature of the State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of Parliament. (Hence option b is correct)
  3. Make such incidental and consequential provisions as appear to the president to be necessary or desirable for giving effect to the objects of the Proclamation, including provisions for suspending in whole or in part the operation of any provisions of this constitution relating to anybody or authority in the State.
  4. Provided that nothing in this clause shall authorise the President to assume to himself any of the powers vested in or exercisable by a High Court, or to suspend in whole or in part the operation of any provision of this Constitution relating to High Courts.

Solution: As statement B is correct. The correct option is (b).

Q3. What is the main objective of the PM MITRA scheme launched by the Government of India?

a) To increase investment and promote innovation in the automobile industry
b) To make India a global hub for textile manufacturing and exports
c) To enhance the competitiveness of the electronics industry in India
d) To promote the development of renewable energy sources in India

Answer: (B)

Explanation: PM MITRA (Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) scheme launched by the Government of India aims to make India a global hub for textile manufacturing and exports by creating world-class industrial infrastructure that would attract large scale investment including foreign direct investment (FDI) and encourage innovation and job creation within the sector. The scheme includes the establishment of 7 PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the “International Criminal Court (ICC):

1. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court was established in 1998, and the treaty entered into force on July 1, 2002.
2. India has signed but not ratified the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court (ICC).
3. International Criminal Court (ICC) is the primary judicial organ of the UN which settles legal disputes submitted by states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court was established in 1998, and the treaty entered into force on July 1, 2002.
  • Thus statement 1 is correct.
  • India has neither signed nor ratified the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court (ICC).
  • Hence statement 2 is NOT correct.
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ) or the World Court is the primary judicial organ of the UN which settles legal disputes submitted by states.
  • Thus statement 3 is NOT correct.