Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17 FEBRUARY 2019

Q1.  Consider the following statements with respect to National security Act 1980:

1) The British government enacted the Rowlatt Act of 1919 that allowed confinement of a suspect without trial. Post-independence India got its first preventive detention rule in the form of NSA 1980.
2) Article 22(1) of the Constitution says an arrested person cannot be denied the right to consult, and to be defended by, a legal practitioner of his choice. But none of these rights are available to a person detained under the NSA.
3) The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which collects and analyses crime data in the country, does not include cases under the NSA in its data as no FIRs are registered.

Which of the above statements are true ?

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above

Q2. Which of the following statements regarding the (DDRS) Deendayal Disability Rehabilitation Scheme are true ?

1) The main objective of the scheme is to create an enabling environment to ensure equal opportunities, equity, social justice and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
2) Under the scheme, every year more than 600 NGOs are provided with financial assistance for running their projects for the rehabilitation of persons with disability such as Special school, pre-school and early intervention, Halfway Homes and Community Based Rehabilitation etc.
3) It will also fulfill the obligations as prescribed in the People with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities and Protection of Rights) Act of 1995.

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above

Q3. Consider the following statements with respect to mineral exploration in India :

1) India is one of the least explored countries in the world with an exploration spend of $15-20 million annually.
2) Unlike India where the taxpayers' money is deployed for mineral exploration, developed countries like Australia and U.S invite junior companies who have expertise in exploration and are willing to take the risks associated with exploration which is an unpredictable and highly risky venture.
3) In the newly proposed national mineral policy,Special attention will be given towards exploration of energy critical minerals, fertilizer minerals, precious metals & stones with more attention to seek private participation in the sector.

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all  of the above

Q4. Which of the following statements describing the schemes for upliftment of tribals stands true ?

1) The Eklavya residential model schools in tribal areas have helped to fulfill the aspiration of tribal children.
2) While Vandhanyojanahas helped in the financial inclusion of the poor, Jandhanyojana is helping in bringing additional income to the poor through Minor Forest Produce.
3) The government has denotified bamboo as tree so that tribals can diversify their income from bamboo and its produce.

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above

Q5. Which of the following ports in Iran is developed by India, Afghanistan and Iran trilaterally ?

a) Bandar Abbas port
b) Gwadar port
c) Chabahar port
d) Bushehr port

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ANSWER:

1(c), 2(c), 3(d), 4(d), 5(b)