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July 18-2024 Current Affairs MCQs
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[Quiz] Daily Current Affairs MCQs – July 18 2024
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These MCQs are based on PMF IAS Daily Current Affairs. The daily current affairs are uploaded every day by 8 PM. You can read the Daily Current Affairs from here. Subscribers of the “Current Affairs” course can Download Daily Current Affairs in PDF/DOC from here.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q1. {MoWCD – Schemes} The PM CARES for Children Scheme was launched to support orphaned children due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Which of the following statements about the scheme is/are correct?
- It aims to provide comprehensive care, including health insurance, education, and financial support until the child reaches the age of 21.
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development is the nodal ministry at the central level for implementing the scheme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Explanation
- About 51% of the applications received under the PM CARES for Children scheme for COVID orphans have been rejected.
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The PM CARES for Children Scheme was launched at India’s peak of COVID-19 cases in May 2021.
- It aims to support minor (<18 yrs.) children who lost their parents, a legal guardian, adoptive parents, or a surviving parent to the pandemic between March 11, 2020, and May 5, 2023.
- Objective: To ensure comprehensive care and protection of these children, including health insurance, education and financial support until they reach 23 years of age.
- It includes a monthly stipend from 18 years of age and Rs. 10 lakh upon attaining the age of 23.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development shall be the nodal Ministry at the central level.
- The Department of Women and Child Development or Department of Social Justice in the State/UT Government shall be the nodal agency at the State level.
- The District Magistrates (DM) shall be the nodal authority at the District level.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- About 51% of the applications received under the PM CARES for Children scheme for COVID orphans have been rejected.
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The PM CARES for Children Scheme was launched at India’s peak of COVID-19 cases in May 2021.
- It aims to support minor (<18 yrs.) children who lost their parents, a legal guardian, adoptive parents, or a surviving parent to the pandemic between March 11, 2020, and May 5, 2023.
- Objective: To ensure comprehensive care and protection of these children, including health insurance, education and financial support until they reach 23 years of age.
- It includes a monthly stipend from 18 years of age and Rs. 10 lakh upon attaining the age of 23.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development shall be the nodal Ministry at the central level.
- The Department of Women and Child Development or Department of Social Justice in the State/UT Government shall be the nodal agency at the State level.
- The District Magistrates (DM) shall be the nodal authority at the District level.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- About 51% of the applications received under the PM CARES for Children scheme for COVID orphans have been rejected.
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The PM CARES for Children Scheme was launched at India’s peak of COVID-19 cases in May 2021.
- It aims to support minor (<18 yrs.) children who lost their parents, a legal guardian, adoptive parents, or a surviving parent to the pandemic between March 11, 2020, and May 5, 2023.
- Objective: To ensure comprehensive care and protection of these children, including health insurance, education and financial support until they reach 23 years of age.
- It includes a monthly stipend from 18 years of age and Rs. 10 lakh upon attaining the age of 23.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development shall be the nodal Ministry at the central level.
- The Department of Women and Child Development or Department of Social Justice in the State/UT Government shall be the nodal agency at the State level.
- The District Magistrates (DM) shall be the nodal authority at the District level.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. {IR – Groupings} The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is an intergovernmental organisation set up for the promotion of free trade and economic cooperation between its members within Europe and globally. It consists of:
Correct
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The Commerce & Industry Minister recently talked with the Swiss counterpart on the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
- The India- EFTA, Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) was recently signed by the Minister of Commerce & Industry.
- The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is the intergovernmental organisation of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, set up for the promotion of free trade and economic cooperation between its members, within Europe and globally.
Answer: (c) Iceland–Liechtenstein–Norway–Switzerland; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The Commerce & Industry Minister recently talked with the Swiss counterpart on the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
- The India- EFTA, Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) was recently signed by the Minister of Commerce & Industry.
- The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is the intergovernmental organisation of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, set up for the promotion of free trade and economic cooperation between its members, within Europe and globally.
Answer: (c) Iceland–Liechtenstein–Norway–Switzerland; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The Commerce & Industry Minister recently talked with the Swiss counterpart on the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
- The India- EFTA, Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) was recently signed by the Minister of Commerce & Industry.
- The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is the intergovernmental organisation of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, set up for the promotion of free trade and economic cooperation between its members, within Europe and globally.
Answer: (c) Iceland–Liechtenstein–Norway–Switzerland; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. {Envi – Species} Consider the following statements about Jerdon’s Courser bird (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus):
- Jerdon’s Courser is a nocturnal bird found exclusively in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh.
- It was thought to be extinct after 1900 until its rediscovery in 1986, and it has been frequently sighted in the past decade, suggesting a stable population.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect
- Jerdon’s Courser, a critically endangered species, is exclusively endemic to Andhra Pradesh, specifically within the Sri Lankamalleswara wildlife sanctuary in Kadapa.
- However, this elusive bird has not been visually spotted in over a decade.
- Once thought extinct, with no records after 1900, the species was miraculously rediscovered in 1986 near Reddipalli village in Kadapa, prompting the establishment of the Sri Lankamalleswara wildlife sanctuary.
Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect
- Jerdon’s Courser, a critically endangered species, is exclusively endemic to Andhra Pradesh, specifically within the Sri Lankamalleswara wildlife sanctuary in Kadapa.
- However, this elusive bird has not been visually spotted in over a decade.
- Once thought extinct, with no records after 1900, the species was miraculously rediscovered in 1986 near Reddipalli village in Kadapa, prompting the establishment of the Sri Lankamalleswara wildlife sanctuary.
Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect
- Jerdon’s Courser, a critically endangered species, is exclusively endemic to Andhra Pradesh, specifically within the Sri Lankamalleswara wildlife sanctuary in Kadapa.
- However, this elusive bird has not been visually spotted in over a decade.
- Once thought extinct, with no records after 1900, the species was miraculously rediscovered in 1986 near Reddipalli village in Kadapa, prompting the establishment of the Sri Lankamalleswara wildlife sanctuary.
Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. {Polity – IC} Consider the following statements regarding bills reserved for the President by the Governor:
- A bill is reserved for the President’s consideration if the Governor believes it could undermine the position of the concerned High Court by diminishing its powers
- A time period of six months is prescribed for the State Assembly to reconsider a bill if the President decides to refer it back to the House.
- It is not mandatory for the President to grant assent to a bill even if it has been reconsidered and resubmitted by the State Assembly.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Explanation
- Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has refused to clear a Punjab government Bill seeking the removal of the Governor as the chancellor of state-run universities.
- The Punjab Governor reserved the Punjab Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill for the consideration of the President in accordance with Article 200 of the Constitution of India.
Statement 1 is correct
- The governor may reserve the bill for the consideration of the president.
- The reservation is obligatory where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court.
- However, the governor can also reserve the bill if:
- It is against the provisions of the IC.
- It is opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
- It is against the larger interest of the country.
- It is of grave national importance
- It Deals with compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A of the IC.
Statement 2 is correct
- No timeline has been outlined for the President to decide on the outcome of a Bill.
- There is, however, a time period of six months prescribed for the State Assembly to reconsider a Bill if the President decides to refer it back to the House.
Statement 3 is correct
- In contrast with the power of the governor regarding a reconsidered Bill, it is not obligatory for the President to give his assent to a reconsidered Bill.
Answer: (c) All three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has refused to clear a Punjab government Bill seeking the removal of the Governor as the chancellor of state-run universities.
- The Punjab Governor reserved the Punjab Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill for the consideration of the President in accordance with Article 200 of the Constitution of India.
Statement 1 is correct
- The governor may reserve the bill for the consideration of the president.
- The reservation is obligatory where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court.
- However, the governor can also reserve the bill if:
- It is against the provisions of the IC.
- It is opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
- It is against the larger interest of the country.
- It is of grave national importance
- It Deals with compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A of the IC.
Statement 2 is correct
- No timeline has been outlined for the President to decide on the outcome of a Bill.
- There is, however, a time period of six months prescribed for the State Assembly to reconsider a Bill if the President decides to refer it back to the House.
Statement 3 is correct
- In contrast with the power of the governor regarding a reconsidered Bill, it is not obligatory for the President to give his assent to a reconsidered Bill.
Answer: (c) All three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has refused to clear a Punjab government Bill seeking the removal of the Governor as the chancellor of state-run universities.
- The Punjab Governor reserved the Punjab Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill for the consideration of the President in accordance with Article 200 of the Constitution of India.
Statement 1 is correct
- The governor may reserve the bill for the consideration of the president.
- The reservation is obligatory where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court.
- However, the governor can also reserve the bill if:
- It is against the provisions of the IC.
- It is opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
- It is against the larger interest of the country.
- It is of grave national importance
- It Deals with compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A of the IC.
Statement 2 is correct
- No timeline has been outlined for the President to decide on the outcome of a Bill.
- There is, however, a time period of six months prescribed for the State Assembly to reconsider a Bill if the President decides to refer it back to the House.
Statement 3 is correct
- In contrast with the power of the governor regarding a reconsidered Bill, it is not obligatory for the President to give his assent to a reconsidered Bill.
Answer: (c) All three; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. {IE – Banking} Consider the following statements about the Aadhaar Payments Bridge System (APBS):
- ABPS is implemented by the Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services (IFTAS).
- It automatically directs funds to the latest-mapped bank account in case an individual has multiple accounts linked with their Aadhaar number.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct
- The APBS is a digital platform.
- It is implemented by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
- It acts on the principle that a person’s Aadhaar number becomes their financial address.
- In cases of multiple accounts, APBS automatically sends money to the latest-mapped account for the same person.
- The household job card can be deleted only in certain conditions, but not due to APBS.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct
- The APBS is a digital platform.
- It is implemented by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
- It acts on the principle that a person’s Aadhaar number becomes their financial address.
- In cases of multiple accounts, APBS automatically sends money to the latest-mapped account for the same person.
- The household job card can be deleted only in certain conditions, but not due to APBS.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct
- The APBS is a digital platform.
- It is implemented by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
- It acts on the principle that a person’s Aadhaar number becomes their financial address.
- In cases of multiple accounts, APBS automatically sends money to the latest-mapped account for the same person.
- The household job card can be deleted only in certain conditions, but not due to APBS.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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