Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 26 February 2020

Q1. Union Minister for Rural Development has said, after evaluating the success rate of Rurban Clusters scheme, government is intending to move ahead to construct 1,000 more urbanized clusters in rural areas. Which of the following statements regarding the scheme stands true ?

1) SPMRM is a scheme launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) in 2016 to deliver integrated project based infrastructure in the rural areas, which will also include development of economic activities and skill development.
2) The central government identifies the clusters in accordance with the Framework for Implementation prepared by the MoRD.
3) As per Census of India, the rural population in India, stands at 833 million, constituting almost 68% of the total population.

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

Q2. Which of the following tiger reserves of India and their corresponding location states are correctly matched ?

1) Melghat : Maharashtra
2) Palamau : Jharkhand
3) Amrabad : Telangana
4) Bor : Assam
5) Buxa : Bihar

a) 1,2 & 3 only
b) 3,4 & 5 only
c) 1,2 & 4 only
d) 2,4 & 5 only

Q3. Consider the following statements with respect to the MoU signed between NMCG, Uttarakhand Govt & Indorama Trust for development of Ghats at Gangotri and Badrinath recently :

1) Rivers in India have always been considered sacred and the Ganga river in particular, is the identity and lifeline of India.
2) Ghats and Crematoria are part of the lifestyle of people and pilgrimages to visit the holy river Ganga play a vital role in strengthening the People-River Connect.
3) This MoU is a significant step for improving amenities and sanitation at these holy locations with the underlying spirit of partnership and of private corporates taking responsibility by contributing to the National Mission: Rejuvenation of the sacred river Ganga.

Which of the above statements stands true ?
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above

Q4. With respect to India-U.S relations,which of the following statement stands true ?

1) The U.S. is the second-largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India, with a cumulative capital stock of $28 billion.
2) The presence of U.S. companies is found across diverse sectors of the Indian economy including defence and aviation, agriculture, health, education, and insurance.
3) A recent CII survey indicate that nearly 86% of U.S. firms are ‘very bullish’ or ‘moderately bullish’ about India’s economic outlook, with approximately 73% of U.S. firms surveyed viewing India as a favourable investment destination and planning to invest more in the next 12 months.

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

Q5. Which of the following states have recently launched a drive to destroy cultivation of “Thai Mangur fish” also known as Thai Catfish as it is a danger to bio-diversity of water bodies and is also highly carcinogenic ?

a) Assam
b) Odisha
c) Maharashtra
d) Telangana

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Answer :

1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (c)