Current Affairs Questions
Lokpal And Lokayukta Act 2013
Consider the following statements with reference to the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013:
- Under the 2013 Act, the Lokpal should consist of a chairperson and the members, not exceeding eight, of whom 50% should be judicial members.
- It mandates that all public officials should furnish the assets and liabilities of themselves as well as their respective dependents.
- The Lokpal cannot inquire into any corruption charge against the Prime Minister if the allegations are related to international relations, external and internal security, public order, atomic energy and space.
- It also covers any society or trust or body that receives foreign contribution above Rs 20 lakh.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 , 2 and 3
B
2, 3 and 4
C
1, 3 and 4
D
1,2,3 and 4
Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme
With reference to the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme, consider the following statements:
- Under the scheme, vendors can avail working capital loan of up to Rs10,000, which is repayable in monthly instalments within one year.
- 2On timely/early repayment of the loan, an interest subsidy of 5 % per annum will be credited to the bank accounts of beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on six-months basis.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016
With reference to the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act (CAFA), 2016, consider the following statements:
- The Act established a National Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of India and State Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of each state.
- The National Fund gets 60% of funds collected and the remaining 40 % goes to respective State Fund.
- The collected funds must be utilized only for afforestation and regeneration of forest ecosystem and not for wild life protection and infrastructure development.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
2 and 3
C
Only 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Shaurya Missile
Consider the following statements with reference to the Shaurya missile:
- Shaurya is a land variant of short-range Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) K-15 Sagarika.
- It belong to the K missile family — codenamed after late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam — which are launched from Arihant class of nuclear submarines.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Samantwadi Toys
With reference to the Samantwadi toys of Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, consider the following statements:
- Samantwadi toys are made from the wood of the cedar mangrove(Xylocarpus granatum).
- Craftsmen who make these toys belong to the Chittari community who came to Sawantwadi from Karwar and Goa.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
SoI On Decarbonization And Energy Transition Agenda
With which of the following country, NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to support the decarbonization and energy transition agenda for accommodating cleaner and more energy.
A
Denmark
B
Finland
C
Sweden
D
Netherland
First Museum On Ganga
Name the first museum on Ganga to showcase the culture, biodiversity and rejuvenation activities done in Ganga River inaugurated recently by the Prime Minister?
A
Ganga Avalokan
B
Ganga Darshan
C
Ganga Parisheelan
D
None of the above
Jnanpith Award
Consider the following statements with reference to the Jnanpith Award:
- The award is bestowed only on Indian writers writing in Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India and English with no posthumous conferral.
- Until 1982 it was presented for a specific work; thereafter, it was given for a writer’s overall contribution to literature.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Trami Tradition
Trami Tradition is centuries old tradition which involves eating together from one plate during weddings. In which of the following State/ Union Territory, this tradition is being practiced till date?
A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Ladakh
C
Jammu & Kashmir
D
None of the above
Cess
Consider the following statements with reference to Cess:
- A cess is a form of tax usually imposed additionally when the state or the central government looks to raise funds for specific purposes.
- If the cess collected in a particular year goes unspent, it may be allocated for other purposes.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Lokpal And Lokayukta Act 2013
Consider the following statements with reference to the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013:
- Under the 2013 Act, the Lokpal should consist of a chairperson and the members, not exceeding eight, of whom 50% should be judicial members.
- It mandates that all public officials should furnish the assets and liabilities of themselves as well as their respective dependents.
- The Lokpal cannot inquire into any corruption charge against the Prime Minister if the allegations are related to international relations, external and internal security, public order, atomic energy and space.
- It also covers any society or trust or body that receives foreign contribution above Rs 20 lakh.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
1 , 2 and 3
|
|
B |
2, 3 and 4
|
|
C |
1, 3 and 4
|
|
D |
1,2,3 and 4
|
Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme
With reference to the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme, consider the following statements:
- Under the scheme, vendors can avail working capital loan of up to Rs10,000, which is repayable in monthly instalments within one year.
- 2On timely/early repayment of the loan, an interest subsidy of 5 % per annum will be credited to the bank accounts of beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on six-months basis.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
C |
Only 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016
With reference to the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act (CAFA), 2016, consider the following statements:
- The Act established a National Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of India and State Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of each state.
- The National Fund gets 60% of funds collected and the remaining 40 % goes to respective State Fund.
- The collected funds must be utilized only for afforestation and regeneration of forest ecosystem and not for wild life protection and infrastructure development.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
Only 3
|
|
D |
1, 2 and 3
|
Shaurya Missile
Consider the following statements with reference to the Shaurya missile:
- Shaurya is a land variant of short-range Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) K-15 Sagarika.
- It belong to the K missile family — codenamed after late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam — which are launched from Arihant class of nuclear submarines.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
C |
Only 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Samantwadi Toys
With reference to the Samantwadi toys of Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, consider the following statements:
- Samantwadi toys are made from the wood of the cedar mangrove(Xylocarpus granatum).
- Craftsmen who make these toys belong to the Chittari community who came to Sawantwadi from Karwar and Goa.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
C |
Only 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
SoI On Decarbonization And Energy Transition Agenda
With which of the following country, NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to support the decarbonization and energy transition agenda for accommodating cleaner and more energy.
A |
Denmark
|
|
B |
Finland
|
|
C |
Sweden
|
|
D |
Netherland
|
First Museum On Ganga
Name the first museum on Ganga to showcase the culture, biodiversity and rejuvenation activities done in Ganga River inaugurated recently by the Prime Minister?
A |
Ganga Avalokan
|
|
B |
Ganga Darshan
|
|
C |
Ganga Parisheelan
|
|
D |
None of the above
|
Jnanpith Award
Consider the following statements with reference to the Jnanpith Award:
- The award is bestowed only on Indian writers writing in Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India and English with no posthumous conferral.
- Until 1982 it was presented for a specific work; thereafter, it was given for a writer’s overall contribution to literature.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
C |
Only 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Trami Tradition
Trami Tradition is centuries old tradition which involves eating together from one plate during weddings. In which of the following State/ Union Territory, this tradition is being practiced till date?
A |
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
B |
Ladakh
|
|
C |
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
D |
None of the above
|
Cess
Consider the following statements with reference to Cess:
- A cess is a form of tax usually imposed additionally when the state or the central government looks to raise funds for specific purposes.
- If the cess collected in a particular year goes unspent, it may be allocated for other purposes.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
C |
Only 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|