Current Affairs Questions
National:
Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)
With reference to the Disturbed Area under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), consider the following statements:
- A disturbed area is one which is declared by notification under Section 3 of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
- The Central Government or the Governor of the State or administrator of the Union Territory can declare the whole or part of the State or Union Territory as a disturbed area.
- Once declared ‘disturbed’, the region is maintained as disturbed for a period of six months straight, according to The Disturbed Areas (Special Courts) Act, 1976.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
A
Only 1
B
2 and 3
C
Only 3
D
1 and 3
National Nutrition Mission
Consider the following statements with reference to the National Nutrition Mission:
- It was launched by the government on the occasion of the International Women’s Day in March 2017.
- It targets to reduce stunting, undernutrition, anemia (among young children, women and adolescent girls) and reduce low birth weight by 2%, 2%, 3% and 2% per annum respectively.
- It also targets to bring down stunting among children in the age group 0-6 years from 38.4% to 25% by 2022.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
Only 1
D
Only 3
Academic Bank Of Credit
Consider the following statements with reference to the Academic Bank of Credit:
- Proposed in the National Education Policy, 2020, it is a virtual storehouse that will keep records of academic credits secured by a student.
- It offers flexibility to students and executives to promote liberal education, according to draft rules prepared by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- Students will have to open an Academic Bank Account and every account holder would be provided with a unique id and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 3
B
Only 1
C
2 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Folk Dance Of Ladakh
Consider the following statements with reference to the traditional folk dance of Ladakh region in India:
- It was started in the eighth century by Padmasambhava (9th century Nyingmapa teacher who introduced Tantric Buddhism to Tibet).
- Dressed up in lively colors with extravagant headwear as well as masks, the monks use up the roles of divine beings and also demons and install a mock-battle with excellent dominating wickedness.
- The dance, also known as the God Dance, is considered an act of cleansing evil forces.
The above statements is true for which of the following folk dances of Ladakh?
A
Cham Dance
B
Shondol Dance
C
Takshon or Shon Dance
D
Nyopa Dance
Articles Of The Indian Constitution
Consider the following statements with reference to the articles of the Indian Constitution:
- Under Article 150, States also get divided into territorial constituencies as per Delimitation Act after every Census.
- Article 225 empowers the High Court to make rules regarding proceedings and other matters connected to the High Court.
- Article 227 determines that every High Court shall have superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction (except a court formed under a law related to armed forces).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
Only 1
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
Only 3
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Consider the following statements in contest to the administration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- He abolished the Jagirdari System and replaced it with Ryotwari System, and changes in the position of hereditary revenue officials which was popularly known as Deshmukhs, Deshpande, Patils and Kulkarnis.
- The ordinary soldiers were paid in cash, but the chief and military commander were paid through jagir grants (Saranjam or Mokasa).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both1 and 2
D
None of the above
"Minority"
With reference to the minorities, consider the following statements:
- The term "Minority" is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises only religious and linguistic minorities.
- Article 29 provides that any section of the citizens residing in any part of India having a distinct language, script or culture of its own, shall have the right to conserve the same. It grants protection to both religious minorities as well as linguistic minorities.
- National Commission for Minorities was established as a statutory body with the enactment of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 (Act XIX of 1992) by the Parliament.
Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 2
B
Only 3
C
2 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Articles Of The Indian Constitution
Consider the following statements with reference to the articles of the Indian Constitution:
- Under Article 150, States also get divided into territorial constituencies as per Delimitation Act after every Census.
- Article 225 empowers the High Court to make rules regarding proceedings and other matters connected to the High Court.
- Article 227 determines that every High Court shall have superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction (except a court formed under a law related to armed forces).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
Only 1
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
Only 3
Aspirational Districts Programme
With reference to the Aspirational Districts Programme, which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
- The programme focuses on 4 main themes: Nutrition, Education, Financial Inclusion & Skill Development, and basic Infrastructure.
- Each district is ranked based on 39 performance indicators identified across the above 4 core themes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
None of the above
Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
Consider the following statements in contest to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Estimates Committee of the Parliament:
- PAC has 22 members while Estimates Committee has 30 members.
- The members of both the PAC and Estimates Committee belong to only Lok Sabha.
- While PAC chairman is from the Opposition, Estimates Committee Chairman is always from ruling party.
Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 2
B
Only 2
C
1 and 3
D
2 and 3
Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)
With reference to the Disturbed Area under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), consider the following statements:
- A disturbed area is one which is declared by notification under Section 3 of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
- The Central Government or the Governor of the State or administrator of the Union Territory can declare the whole or part of the State or Union Territory as a disturbed area.
- Once declared ‘disturbed’, the region is maintained as disturbed for a period of six months straight, according to The Disturbed Areas (Special Courts) Act, 1976.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
Only 3
|
|
| D |
1 and 3
|
|
National Nutrition Mission
Consider the following statements with reference to the National Nutrition Mission:
- It was launched by the government on the occasion of the International Women’s Day in March 2017.
- It targets to reduce stunting, undernutrition, anemia (among young children, women and adolescent girls) and reduce low birth weight by 2%, 2%, 3% and 2% per annum respectively.
- It also targets to bring down stunting among children in the age group 0-6 years from 38.4% to 25% by 2022.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
1 and 3
|
|
| C |
Only 1
|
|
| D |
Only 3
|
|
Academic Bank Of Credit
Consider the following statements with reference to the Academic Bank of Credit:
- Proposed in the National Education Policy, 2020, it is a virtual storehouse that will keep records of academic credits secured by a student.
- It offers flexibility to students and executives to promote liberal education, according to draft rules prepared by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- Students will have to open an Academic Bank Account and every account holder would be provided with a unique id and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
| A |
1 and 3
|
|
| B |
Only 1
|
|
| C |
2 and 3
|
|
| D |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
Folk Dance Of Ladakh
Consider the following statements with reference to the traditional folk dance of Ladakh region in India:
- It was started in the eighth century by Padmasambhava (9th century Nyingmapa teacher who introduced Tantric Buddhism to Tibet).
- Dressed up in lively colors with extravagant headwear as well as masks, the monks use up the roles of divine beings and also demons and install a mock-battle with excellent dominating wickedness.
- The dance, also known as the God Dance, is considered an act of cleansing evil forces.
The above statements is true for which of the following folk dances of Ladakh?
| A |
Cham Dance
|
|
| B |
Shondol Dance
|
|
| C |
Takshon or Shon Dance
|
|
| D |
Nyopa Dance
|
|
Articles Of The Indian Constitution
Consider the following statements with reference to the articles of the Indian Constitution:
- Under Article 150, States also get divided into territorial constituencies as per Delimitation Act after every Census.
- Article 225 empowers the High Court to make rules regarding proceedings and other matters connected to the High Court.
- Article 227 determines that every High Court shall have superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction (except a court formed under a law related to armed forces).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
Only 3
|
|
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Consider the following statements in contest to the administration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- He abolished the Jagirdari System and replaced it with Ryotwari System, and changes in the position of hereditary revenue officials which was popularly known as Deshmukhs, Deshpande, Patils and Kulkarnis.
- The ordinary soldiers were paid in cash, but the chief and military commander were paid through jagir grants (Saranjam or Mokasa).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both1 and 2
|
|
| D |
None of the above
|
|
"Minority"
With reference to the minorities, consider the following statements:
- The term "Minority" is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises only religious and linguistic minorities.
- Article 29 provides that any section of the citizens residing in any part of India having a distinct language, script or culture of its own, shall have the right to conserve the same. It grants protection to both religious minorities as well as linguistic minorities.
- National Commission for Minorities was established as a statutory body with the enactment of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 (Act XIX of 1992) by the Parliament.
Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
Only 3
|
|
| C |
2 and 3
|
|
| D |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
Articles Of The Indian Constitution
Consider the following statements with reference to the articles of the Indian Constitution:
- Under Article 150, States also get divided into territorial constituencies as per Delimitation Act after every Census.
- Article 225 empowers the High Court to make rules regarding proceedings and other matters connected to the High Court.
- Article 227 determines that every High Court shall have superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction (except a court formed under a law related to armed forces).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
Only 3
|
|
Aspirational Districts Programme
With reference to the Aspirational Districts Programme, which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
- The programme focuses on 4 main themes: Nutrition, Education, Financial Inclusion & Skill Development, and basic Infrastructure.
- Each district is ranked based on 39 performance indicators identified across the above 4 core themes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
None of the above
|
|
Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
Consider the following statements in contest to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Estimates Committee of the Parliament:
- PAC has 22 members while Estimates Committee has 30 members.
- The members of both the PAC and Estimates Committee belong to only Lok Sabha.
- While PAC chairman is from the Opposition, Estimates Committee Chairman is always from ruling party.
Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
2 and 3
|
|
