27 JULY CURRENT AFFAIRS (MCQ)
Q1. Consider the following statements:
- In 2011, the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) was conducted by the
Ministry of Rural Development in rural areas only. - The Census of India has not collected caste-wise data in the postindependence era with the exception of details about SCs and STs.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: b)
Explanation:
The Census of India has not collected caste-wise data since 1931, with the
exception of details about SCs and STs. 2 is correct.
Socio Economic Caste Census (SECC)
• In 2011, the SECC was conducted by the Ministry of Rural Development in
rural areas and the Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation in urban
areas. 1 is incorrect.
• The SECC data excluding caste data was finalised and published by the two
ministries in 2016.
• However, presumably because of the lack of reliability of the data collected,
or its political and electoral sensitivity, the caste portion of the SECC has
not been disclosed so far.
Q2. Which of the following process/processes is/are responsible for Global
Warming ? - Land degradation
- Thermal Energy Production using fossil fuels.
- Rearing of Livestock animals
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: d)
Explanation:
Land degradation is a major contributor to climate change as degraded land loses
soil carbon and emits greenhouse gases.
Thermal power plants are known to pump out a lot of greenhouse gases and ash,
which are by-products of burning fossil fuels. Carbon dioxide is one of the main
gases that is released from the burning of fossil fuels and is known to be a
greenhouse gas and a contributor to global warming.
Livestock contributes to climate change through the emissions of GHGs such as
carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). As animal
production systems are vulnerable to climate change and are large contributors to
potential global warming, it is vital to understand in detail enteric CH4 emission
and manure management in different livestock species.
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Monsoon rain in India - Monsoonal rainfall is largely governed by relief or topography.
- The monsoon rainfall has a declining trend with increasing distance from the
sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: c)
Explanation:
Monsoonal rainfall is largely governed by relief or topography. For instance the
windward side of the Western Ghats registered a rainfall of over 250 cm. Again, the
heavy rainfall in the north-eastern states can be attributed to their hill ranges and
the Eastern Himalayas. 1 is correct
The monsoon rainfall has a declining trend with increasing distance from the sea.
Kolkata receives 119 cm during the southwest monsoon period, Patna 105 cm,
Allahabad 76 cm and Delhi 56 cm.2 is correct
Q4. The ‘State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ report is in the news.
Which of the following entities is not involved in preparing the report?
a) FAO
b) UNICEF
c) WFP
d) UNEP
Solution: d)
Explanation:
It is produced jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United
Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the UN World Food Programme (WFP)
and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Q5. Who among the following is/are not factored in the labour force participation
rate? - People who are undergoing studies
- Housewives
- Person above the age of 64 years
Select the answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: d)
Explanation:
LFPR is the section of the working population in the age group of 16-64 in the
economy currently employed or seeking employment. People who are
still undergoing studies, housewives and persons above the age of 64 are not
factored in the labour force.
The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), obtained by dividing the number of
persons in the labour force by the working population, is an important parameter
in employment projections and formulation of employment strategies.
Q6. Which of the following is/are the objectives of the Food Corporation of India
(FCI)? - To provide farmers remunerative prices
- To maintain buffer stocks as measure of Food Security
- To intervene in market for price stabilization
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: d)
Explanation:
Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a Public Sector Undertaking, under the
Department of Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and
Public Distribution. It was set up in 1965 under the Food Corporations Act 1964.
FCI’s Objectives are:
• To provide farmers remunerative prices
• To make food grains available at reasonable prices, particularly to vulnerable
section of the society
• To maintain buffer stocks as measure of Food Security
• To intervene in market for price stabilization