Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC and State PSC Exam 21 Feb 2024

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Q1 How many Statements are Correct ?

1. Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in India is a subcategory of people belonging to the Economy Based Un-Reserved Category having an annual family income less than ₹8 lakh and who do not belong to any category such as SC/ST/OBC across India.

2. In January 2019, the Union Council of Ministers approved a 20% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in the General category.

3. In January 2019, The Constitution (105th Amendment) Bill, 2019, was tabled in the Lok Sabha and it was passed on the same day.

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) All are Wrong.

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ANSWER:- A

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In January 2019, the Union Council of Ministers approved a 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in the General category.

In January 2019, The Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019, was tabled in the Lok Sabha and it was passed on the same day.

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Q2. How many Statements are Correct ?

1. The countries adjacent to the Persian Gulf are called Gulf countries

2. Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,Tukey and the United Arab Emirates are the names of the eight Gulf countries

3. Most of these Arab states have significant revenues from petroleum.

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) All are Wrong.

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Ans:- B

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Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are the names of the seven Gulf countries

Q3. Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary and Longwood Shola Reserve Forest, recently seen in the news, are located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka

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ANS:-A 

India has included five additional wetlands in the Ramsar Convention’s global list of significant wetlands, bringing the nation’s total to 80.

Announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the newly added wetlands include Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, and Aghanashini Estuary from Karnataka, along with Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary and Longwood Shola Reserve Forest from Tamil Nadu.

This designation underscores India’s commitment to preserving vital waterlogged ecosystems.

Q4. How many Statements are Correct about India-Middle East-Europe Corridor ?

1. The proposed IMEC will consist of Railroad, Ship-to-Rail networks and Road transport routes extending across two corridors.

2. The IMEC corridor will also include an electricity cable, a hydrogen pipeline and a high-speed data cable.

3. It aims to enhance transportation efficiency, reduce costs, increase economic unity, generate employment, and lower Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) All are Wrong.

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Correct Answer:- C

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Q5. How many Statements are Correct about India-Middle East-Europe Corridor ?

1. In 2024, Central Govt 74% FDI is allowed in space sector.

2. Under the Automatic Route, the non-resident investor or the Indian company does require any approval from Government of India for the investment.

3. Singapore (24%), Mauritius (23%), USA (9%), Netherland (7%) and Japan (6%) emerge as top 5 countries for FDI equity inflows into India FY 2022-23

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) All are Wrong.

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Correct Answer:- D

100% FDI is allowed in space sector.

Under the Automatic Route, the non-resident investor or the Indian company does not require any approval from Government of India for the investment.

Mauritius (24%), Singapore (23%), USA (9%), Netherland (7%) and Japan (6%) emerge as top 5 countries for FDI equity inflows into India FY 2022-23

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