Current Affairs Quiz 17 February 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 17 February 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which ministry is responsible for the regulation of drones in India?
CorrectAnswer: B) Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)
Explanation: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is responsible for the regulation of drones in India through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).IncorrectAnswer: B) Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)
Explanation: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is responsible for the regulation of drones in India through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Simlipal Tiger Reserve:
1. Simlipal Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Odisha.
2. It is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
3. The reserve is primarily famous for its population of Bengal tigers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Simlipal Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Odisha.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Simlipal Tiger Reserve is not listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, though it is a significant protected area in India.
• Statement 3 is correct: The reserve is primarily famous for its population of Bengal tigers, which are one of the major species found there.IncorrectAnswer: B) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Simlipal Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Odisha.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Simlipal Tiger Reserve is not listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, though it is a significant protected area in India.
• Statement 3 is correct: The reserve is primarily famous for its population of Bengal tigers, which are one of the major species found there. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the imposition of President’s Rule in India:
1. President’s Rule can be imposed in a state if the President is satisfied that the governance in that state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
2. Under President’s Rule, the legislative assembly of the state is automatically dissolved.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, President’s Rule can be imposed in a state if the President believes that the governance in the state cannot be carried out according to the provisions of the Constitution.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Under President’s Rule, the legislative assembly of the state is not automatically dissolved. It may be suspended, but not dissolved unless the President decides to do so under Article 356.IncorrectAnswer: A) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, President’s Rule can be imposed in a state if the President believes that the governance in the state cannot be carried out according to the provisions of the Constitution.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Under President’s Rule, the legislative assembly of the state is not automatically dissolved. It may be suspended, but not dissolved unless the President decides to do so under Article 356. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the microfinance sector in India:
1. The Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2011, was introduced to provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for the microfinance sector in India.
2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines to regulate the activities of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) providing microfinance services.
3. The interest rate cap for microfinance loans is determined by the Government of India.
4. The State-level Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) operate primarily in partnership with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and are directly supervised by NABARD.
Which of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: C) 1, 2, and 4 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2011, aimed at providing a regulatory framework for microfinance institutions, but it has not yet been passed into law.
• Statement 2 is correct: The RBI issues guidelines for regulating the activities of NBFCs that provide microfinance services, including capital adequacy, interest rates, and lending practices.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The interest rate cap on microfinance loans is not determined by the Government of India; rather, it is regulated by RBI, which sets guidelines on the maximum interest rates that can be charged by microfinance institutions.
• Statement 4 is correct: State-level MFIs often collaborate with SHGs, and their operations are supervised and promoted by NABARD at the national level.IncorrectAnswer: C) 1, 2, and 4 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2011, aimed at providing a regulatory framework for microfinance institutions, but it has not yet been passed into law.
• Statement 2 is correct: The RBI issues guidelines for regulating the activities of NBFCs that provide microfinance services, including capital adequacy, interest rates, and lending practices.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The interest rate cap on microfinance loans is not determined by the Government of India; rather, it is regulated by RBI, which sets guidelines on the maximum interest rates that can be charged by microfinance institutions.
• Statement 4 is correct: State-level MFIs often collaborate with SHGs, and their operations are supervised and promoted by NABARD at the national level. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Sharavati River:
1. The Sharavati River originates from the Western Ghats in the state of Karnataka.
2. The river is known for forming Jog Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in India.
3. The Sharavati River is a tributary of the Godavari River.
4. The river flows into the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: A) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Sharavati River originates in the Western Ghats in Karnataka.
• Statement 2 is correct: The river is famous for Jog Falls, which is one of the highest waterfalls in India.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Sharavati River is not a tributary of the Godavari River. It flows directly into the Arabian Sea.
• Statement 4 is incorrect: The river flows into the Arabian Sea, not the Bay of Bengal.IncorrectAnswer: A) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Sharavati River originates in the Western Ghats in Karnataka.
• Statement 2 is correct: The river is famous for Jog Falls, which is one of the highest waterfalls in India.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Sharavati River is not a tributary of the Godavari River. It flows directly into the Arabian Sea.
• Statement 4 is incorrect: The river flows into the Arabian Sea, not the Bay of Bengal.
