Current Affairs Quiz 12 December 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 12 December 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
What is the primary objective of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme recently announced by Prime Minister?
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C) Integrating Vishwakarmas into both domestic and global value chainsIncorrectAnswer:
C) Integrating Vishwakarmas into both domestic and global value chains - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider, the following statements :
Statement-I : India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods.
Statement-II : Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India’s ‘Production-linked Incentive’ scheme.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?CorrectAns: (d)
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• According to the recent WTO’S Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, India accounts for 1.8 % of global exports of goods. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• The ‘Production Linked Initiative’ (PLI) scheme offers companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in India. It aims to attract foreign companies to set up units in India while encouraging local companies to expand their manufacturing units, generate more employment, and reduce the country’s reliance on imports. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.IncorrectAns: (d)
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• According to the recent WTO’S Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, India accounts for 1.8 % of global exports of goods. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• The ‘Production Linked Initiative’ (PLI) scheme offers companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in India. It aims to attract foreign companies to set up units in India while encouraging local companies to expand their manufacturing units, generate more employment, and reduce the country’s reliance on imports. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The makers of the Indian Constitution preferred the phrase ‘Union of States’ over ‘Federation of States’. Which one of the following reflects the rationale behind it?
CorrectAnswer: b
IncorrectAnswer: b
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4. Question
With reference to Zonal Councils, consider the following statements:
1. They are statutory bodies established under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.
2. The Chief Minister of each member state acts as the Chairperson of the Council by rotation.
3. All states in India are members of the Zonal Councils.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Each zonal council consists of the Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of all the States in the zone, two other Ministers from each State in the zone and Administrator of each Union Territory in the zone. The Union Home Minister has been nominated to be the common chairman of all the Zonal Councils. Each Chief Minister acts as a Vice-Chairman of the council by rotation, holding office for a period of one year at a time. So, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
Each zonal council consists of the Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of all the States in the zone, two other Ministers from each State in the zone and Administrator of each Union Territory in the zone. The Union Home Minister has been nominated to be the common chairman of all the Zonal Councils. Each Chief Minister acts as a Vice-Chairman of the council by rotation, holding office for a period of one year at a time. So, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following are the principles of the Welfare State?
1. Every member of the community is entitled to a minimum standard of living
2. Policy of economic stability and progress
3. Full employment is one of the top priorities of public policy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
