UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions - 29 December 2023

1. Consider the following pairs of different stages of India’s Nuclear Power Program:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

2. With reference to Tribunals, which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) They are the quasi-judicial body that aims to reduce the burden of the judiciary.

(b) They were added to the Constitution through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.

(c) Article 323A in the constitution provides for administrative tribunals.

(d) They are not subject to Writ Jurisdiction of the High Court.

3. In India, the use of Dicofol, Dinocap, and Methomyl is subject to scrutiny. These chemicals are used as:

(a) additives in paint

(b) pesticides in agriculture

(c) flavor enhancers in food

(d) cleaning agents in detergents

4. Consider the following statements regarding BIMSTEC:

It is a regional organization comprising member states only sharing boundaries with the Bay of Bengal.
Indonesia and Malaysia are the only two member countries from Southeast Asia.
It seeks to promote trade and investment within BIMSTEC member countries.

How many of the following statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

5. SAMARTH Programs has recently been in the news. Its aim is

(a) For providing loans up to ₹10 lakh to the non-corporate and non-farm small/micro-enterprises.

(b) Support SHGs and promote their development in rural and urban areas.

(c) Special Micro-Credit Facility for providing affordable loans to street vendors.

(d) Elevate the skills and competencies of government officials.

UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 29 December 2023