India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs
1. The Chief Minister of Kerala recently launched the state’s regulatory authority ‘K-RERA’. The authority is related to which field?
[A] Research
[B] Revenue
[C] Real Estate
[D] Railways
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Correct Answer: C [Real Estate]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan recently launched the Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority ‘K-RERA’ to boost the confidence of customers and make the real estate sector more transparent. Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, passed in 2016, all state governments were directed to establish the regulating authority for real estate sector, RERA for regulation and dispute redressal in the sector.
2. Which state government recently approved Ground water Act, 2020, to improve groundwater level?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The state cabinet of Uttar Pradesh chaired by its Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently approved the Ground water Act, 2020. The act aims at improving the falling groundwater level of the state.
Under the new act, one has to register with the state records before installing submersible pumps either off-line or on-line. It has also ensured provisions for rain water harvesting in all buildings. People who contaminate ground water would be granted penalty and punishment.
3. ‘Shaadi Bhagya Scheme’, which was making news recently, was a scheme of which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Odisha
[C] Karnataka
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
The state government in Karnataka recently stopped the Shaadi Bhagya Scheme that was launched by the previous government in the state in 2013.
Under the scheme, a financial assistance of Rs 50,000 was given to Muslim brides for marriage expenses when they submit their Aadhar and BPL cards. The previous coalition government had allocated Rs 60 crore budget for the scheme.
4. Which state has set up inter-departmental committees named “Team-11”, to fight the coronavirus spread?
[A] Odisha
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath has set up “Team-11” which comprises of inter-departmental committees headed by bureaucrats to fight the coronavirus spread.
The committees are set up to examine and suggest measures on the multi-lateral effects of the virus outbreak in the state including medical care to victims, supply of essentials and tackle jobless workers.
5. Which is the first Indian state to geotag its community kitchens and community shelters created for tackling Covid-19?
[A] Kerala
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The state of Uttar Pradesh has claimed to be the first in the country to geotag its community kitchens and community shelters across the state.
The state has geotagged its 7,368 community kitchens and community shelters, it has set up across 75 districts of the state. The establishments were created in partnership with the civil society and various non-governmental organisations. The state also partnered with Google, to integrate the locations in the Google Maps.
6. What is the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act passed by the Parliament on April 24 1992 related to?
[A] Right to Education
[B] Constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions
[C] Providing legislative assembly and council of ministers for NCT of Delhi
[D] Implement Tenth Finance Commission recommendation
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Correct Answer: B [Constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions]
Notes:
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act passed by the Parliament in April 24 1992 provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions of the country.
The status was given through inserting Article 243 to Part IX of the Indian Constitution. To commemorate the occasion, 24 April is celebrated as the Panchayati Raj Day, across the country. The act added certain provisions in constitution including forming Gram Sabha in a village or group of villages; constitution of Panchayats at village levels and direct elections to all seats in Panchayats.
7. Which Indian state/UT supplies the majority of jute bags used in packaging, across the country?
[A] Assam
[B] West Bengal
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
West Bengal supplies about 95 per cent of the jute bags used across the country, mainly in packaging of food-grains. As the lock-down has stopped the production of jute bags in the state, the Food Corporation of India faces a shortage of bags.
Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan announced that the government has allowed packaging of food-grains in used gunny sacks and plastic bags during the ongoing procurement season. A task force has been constituted by the Ministry to assess the shortage of jute bags for packaging amid the lock-down.
8. Which country has prohibited the export of alcohol-based hand sanitizers in containers with dispenser pump?
[A] China
[B] United States
[C] India
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
The Government of India has recently prohibited the export of alcohol-based hand sanitizers in containers with dispenser pump.
As per the notification of the Directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT), the alcohol-based hand sanitizers exported in any other form or packaging, will be allowed for exports. Earlier, On May 6, the government had prohibited the export of all alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
9. India unveiled ‘Panchsheel’ campaign to secure an elected seat at which international forum?
[A] United Nations Security Council
[B] G-7
[C] G-20
[D] IBSA Dialogue Forum
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Correct Answer: A [United Nations Security Council]
Notes:
Union External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar launched the country’s ‘Panchsheel’ principles for its campaign to secure an elected seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
The Panchsheel (Five Principles) includes Samman (respect), Samvad (dialogue), Sahyog (cooperation), Shanti (peace) and Samriddhi (prosperity). The elections are scheduled to be held on June 17, this year. India is the only endorsed candidate of the Asia-Pacific Group. Once selected, this would be the 8th term for India at the UNSC.
10. India signed an MoU with which country to construct Rs 2.33 crore sanitation facility in their iconic temple?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] Bhutan
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Embassy, Nepal’s Ministry of Federal Affairs & General Administration and Kathmandu Metropolitan City for the construction of the sanitation facility at the Pashupatinath Temple of Nepal.
The famous temple is also listed under the UNESCO World Heritage site. India has pledged to construct a Rs 2.33 crore sanitation facility at the Temple complex to improve the infrastructure for the pilgrims.
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