JUNE 10 CURRENT AFFAIRS (MCQ)

Q1. Consider the following statements about SWAMITVA:

1. The SVAMITVA scheme is launched by the Ministry of Health and Family
   Welfare.
2. It aims for universal health coverage.
   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: d)

Explanation:
Both statements are incorrect
“Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas’
(SVAMITVA)
 A Central Sector Scheme, “Survey of Villages and Mapping with
Improvised Technology in Village Areas’ (SVAMITVA) was launched by
the Prime Minister on 24th April 2020.
 The pilot phase of the Scheme was implemented during 2020–2021 in States
of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and
Madhya Pradesh and few border villages of Punjab and Rajasthan.
 Ministry: SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised
Technology in Village Areas) scheme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry
of Panchayati Raj, State Panchayati Raj Departments, State Revenue
Departments and Survey of India.
 Objective: The scheme aims to provide the ‘record of rights’ to village
household owners in rural abadi areas and issuance of Property cards.

Q2. Consider the following statements in context of the Unmanned Aircraft System
Rules, 2021:

1. Remotely piloted aircraft have been divided into five categories based on their
   weight.
2. Drones cannot fly without Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
   receivers.
   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:
Both statements are correct.
The Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021
 Unmanned Aircraft means an aircraft, which is intended to operate with no
pilot on board and UAS includes these and the associated elements.
 Remotely piloted aircraft have been divided into five categories based on their
weight-
o Nano : Less than or equal to 250 grams.

o Micro : From 250 grams to 2kg.
o Small : From 2 kg to 25kg.
o Medium : From 25kg to 150kg.
o Large : Greater than 150kg

The drone rules, 2021 has also listed a set of essential equipment without
which any drone will be deemed unfit to fly.
The essential equipment include:
 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver(s) for horizontal and
vertical position fixing
 Autonomous Flight Termination System or Return To Home (RTH) option
 Geo-fencing capability etc.

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. The e-Courts Mission Mode Project is funded by the Supreme Court of India.
2. It aims to develop, install and implement decision support systems in courts.
   Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
   a) 1 only
   b) 2 only
   c) Both 1 and 2
   d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is not correct.
 The e-Courts Mission Mode Project, monitored and funded by the
Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
for the District Courts across the country.
 It aims to develop, install and implement decision support systems in courts
for better justice delivery.

Q4. With reference to the QS World University rankings, consider the following
statements:

1. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has entered the top 1,000 of the QS World
   University rankings for the first time.
2. Five Indian institutes secured a position among the top 100 universities of
   the world.
   Which of the statements given above are not correct?
   a) 1 and 2 only
   b) 1 only
   c) 2 Only
   d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: c)

Explanation:
 Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has entered the top 1,000 of the QS World
University rankings for the first time, as its new undergraduate engineering
programme now makes it eligible for the rating. Hence, statement 1 is
correct.
 No Indian institute secured a position among the top 100 universities of the
world.
 Overall, there are 22 Indian institutions in the top 1,000 list compared to 21
last year. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

Q5. Consider the following
TRIBES IN NEWS STATE ASSOCIATED

1. Rengma Meghalaya
2. Hakki Pakki Madhya Pradesh
3. Vann Gujjar Gujarat
   Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
   a) 1 and 2 only
   b) 1 only
   c) 2 and 3 only
   d) 3 only

Solution: d)
Explanation:
Rengma is a Naga tribe found in Nagaland and Assam states of India.
Hakki Pakki is found in the state of Karnataka.
Vann Gujjars are found in the state of Gujarat. Hence, option (d) is the correct
answer.

Q6. With reference to the appointment of Election Commissioners, consider the
following statements:

1. The power to appoint the CEC and the ECs lies with the Prime Minister of
   India under Article 324 of the Constitution.
2. The Commissioners are appointed for a 6-year period, or up to the age of 65
   years, whichever is earlier.
   Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
   a) 1 only
   b) 2 only
   c) Both 1 and 2
   d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)
Explanation:
The power to appoint the CEC and the ECs lies with the President of India under
Article 324(2) of the Constitution, which states that “the President shall fix the
number of ECs in a manner he sees fit, subject to the provisions of any law made
by Parliament”. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
The Commissioners are appointed for a 6-year period, or up to the age of 65 years,
whichever is earlier. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Q7. Which of the following is/are the edible oils?

1. Groundnut
2. Vanaspati
3. Sunflower
   Select the correct answer using the code given below:
   a) 1 and 2 only
   b) 2 only
   c) 3 only
   d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: d)
Explanation:
 Edible oil prices have risen sharply in recent months. With rising incomes
and changing food habits, consumption of edible oils has been rising over
the years. While mustard oil is consumed mostly in rural areas, the share of
refined oils —sunflower oil and soyabean oil — is higher in urban areas.
 Thus, India depends on imports to meet its demand. In 2019-20, the country
imported about 13.35 million tonnes of edible oils worth Rs 61,559 crore, or
about 56% of the demand.
 The major sources of these imports are Argentina and Brazil for soyabeen oil;
Indonesia and Malaysia palm oil; and Ukraine and Argentina again for
sunflower oil. Hence, Option D is the correct answer.

Q8. With reference to the National Cyber Security Policy 2013, consider the
following statements:

1. It provides for effective public and private partnership and collaborative
   engagements through technical and operational cooperation.
2. It aims at encouraging all organizations whether public or private to
   designate a person to serve as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
   Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
   a) 1 only
   b) 2 only
   c) Both 1 and 2
   d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: d)
Explanation:
National Cyber Security Policy (2013) provides for developing effective Public
Private Partnership and collaborative engagements through technical and
operational cooperation and contribution for enhancing the security of
cyberspace. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
The policy document aims at encouraging all organizations whether public or
private to designate a person to serve as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
who will be responsible for cyber security initiatives. Organizations are required to
develop their information security policies properly dovetailed into their business
plans and implement such policies as per international best practices. Hence,
Statement 2 is correct.

Q9. All disputes relating to the elections to Parliament and State Legislatures are
under which of the following jurisdictions of the Supreme Court?
a) Original Jurisdiction
b) Appellate Jurisdiction
c) A court of record
d) Review Jurisdiction

Solution: b)

Explanation:

All doubts and disputes relating to the elections to the office of President and Vice-
President are dealt with by the Supreme Court (Article 71), whereas the initial

jurisdiction to deal with all doubts and disputes relating to the elections to
Parliament and State Legislatures vests in the High Court of the State concerned,
with a right of appeal to the Supreme Court (Article 329).
The disputed matters relating to elections to municipalities, etc. are decided by the
lower courts in accordance with the laws made by the respective State
Governments.

Q10. Consider the following statements-

1. Climate Vulnerability Assessment for Adaptation Planning in India report is

released by the Department of Science and Technology.

2. Global Climate Risk Index is released by German Watch.
3. India announced the National Action Plan on Climate Change in 2019 using
   2008 as the base year.
   Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
   a) 1 and 2 only
   b) 2 and 3 only
   c) 3 only
   d) 1 only

Solution: a)
Explanation:
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has released the report titled
‘Climate Vulnerability Assessment for Adaptation Planning in India Using a
Common Framework’. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Global Climate risk Index
• It is released by Germany-based think tank Germanwatch.
• It indicates a level of exposure and vulnerability to extreme events,
which countries should understand as warnings in order to be prepared for more
frequent and/or more severe events in the future. In the CRI 2021, data from 180
countries were analysed.

• India has improved its ranking from 5th in CRI 2020 to 7th in CRI 2021. Hence,
statement 2 is correct.
NAPCC- In 2008, India announced NAPCC that includes eight ambitious goals set
for the country to tackle climate change. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.