46 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students (5th December 2023)
46 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students (5th December 2023)
1. What is International Volunteer Day (IVD)?
- a) A global event for recognizing athletes
- b) An annual celebration of volunteers worldwide
- c) A day dedicated to international trade
- d) An observance for environmental conservation
- Answer: b. An annual celebration of volunteers worldwide
2. What is the theme for International Volunteer Day 2023?
- a) Unity in Diversity
- b) Volunteer for a Better World
- c) The Power of Collective Action: If Everyone Did
- d) Global Harmony through Volunteering
- Answer: c. The Power of Collective Action: If Everyone Did
3. How does International Volunteer Day contribute to peace and development?
- a) By promoting political campaigns
- b) By acknowledging business achievements
- c) By integrating volunteerism into development initiatives
- d) By organizing entertainment events
- Answer: c. By integrating volunteerism into development initiatives
4. What is the significance of the #IfEveryoneDid and #IVD2023 social media campaign?
- a) To promote a new movie
- b) To encourage volunteerism globally
- c) To sell products online
- d) To share fashion trends
- Answer: b. To encourage volunteerism globally
5. How did the history of International Volunteer Day begin?
- a) In 1990
- b) In 1985
- c) In 2000
- d) In 1975
- Answer: b. In 1985
6. How did the establishment of World Soil Day originate?
- a) International recommendation in 2002
- b) UN General Assembly proposal in 2010
- c) National initiative by Thailand
- d) Global awareness in 2013
- Answer: a. International recommendation in 2002
7. When was World Soil Day officially adopted by the UN General Assembly?
- a) December 5, 2002
- b) June 2013
- c) December 5, 2014
- d) June 2014
- Answer: c. December 5, 2014
8. What is the significance of soil in the natural environment?
- a) Limited role in food production
- b) No contribution to biodiversity support
- c) Essential for water filtration and carbon storage
- d) Independent of threats like degradation
- Answer: c. Essential for water filtration and carbon storage
9. What is the primary aim of World Soil Day 2023 and its campaign?
- a) Advocate for soil degradation
- b) Raise awareness about the importance of water
- c) Highlight climate change challenges
- d) Emphasize the relationship between soil and water
- Answer: d. Emphasize the relationship between soil and water
10. Which practices are highlighted as essential for sustainable soil management according to the theme for World Soil Day 2023?
- a) Maximum tillage and pesticide use
- b) No specific practices mentioned
- c) Crop rotation and organic matter addition
- d) Deforestation and monoculture
- Answer: c. Crop rotation and organic matter addition
11. What is the average monthly GST collection in FY 2023-24?
- a) Rs 1.50 trillion
- b) Rs 1.66 trillion
- c) Rs 1.87 trillion
- d) Rs 94,734 crore
- Answer: b. Rs 1.66 trillion
12. How does the average monthly GST collection in 2023-24 compare to the previous fiscal year?
- a) 22% YoY decrease
- b) 11% YoY increase
- c) Consistent at Rs 1.50 trillion
- d) 30% YoY increase
- Answer: b. 11% YoY increase
13. What reforms have been implemented for GST compliance?
- a) Increase in exemptions
- b) GST rate calibration and exemptions reduction
- c) Reduction in e-way bill mandates
- d) Elimination of tech-driven measures
- Answer: b. GST rate calibration and exemptions reduction
14. What technological enhancements have been adopted for GST compliance?
- a) Manual reporting system
- b) AI and machine-based analytics
- c) Reduction of e-invoicing
- d) Exclusion of e-way bills
- Answer: b. AI and machine-based analytics
15. What is the government’s approach to pending appeals regarding GST as of October 31, 2023?
- a) No action taken
- b) Increase in exemptions
- c) Formation of State Benches for dispute resolution
- d) Reduction in GST rates
- Answer: c. Formation of State Benches for dispute resolution
16. Which Indian state has the highest urban youth unemployment rate in July-September 2023?
- a) Rajasthan
- b) Gujarat
- c) Himachal Pradesh
- d) Delhi
- Answer: c. Himachal Pradesh
17. What gender disparities exist in Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan’s unemployment rates?
- a) In Himachal Pradesh, females face higher unemployment; in Rajasthan, males face higher unemployment.
- b) In Himachal Pradesh, males face higher unemployment; in Rajasthan, females face higher unemployment.
- c) In both states, females face higher unemployment.
- d) In both states, males face higher unemployment.
- Answer: a. In Himachal Pradesh, females face higher unemployment; in Rajasthan, males face higher unemployment.
18. What is Jammu & Kashmir’s urban youth unemployment rate?
- a) 19.8%
- b) 29.8%
- c) 39.4%
- d) 51.8%
- Answer: b. 29.8%
19. What is the overall youth unemployment rate in urban areas across India?
- a) 7.1%
- b) 8.4%
- c) 17.3%
- d) 33.9%
- Answer: c. 17.3%
20. Which states have the lowest youth unemployment rates?
- a) Gujarat and Delhi
- b) Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh
- c) Delhi and Himachal Pradesh
- d) Gujarat and Rajasthan
- Answer: a. Gujarat and Delhi
21. Which country currently holds the position of the richest nation in the world based on GDP?
- a) China
- b) Germany
- c) India
- d) USA
- Answer: d. USA
22. As of September 3, 2023, what is the GDP of the United States?
- a) $3,750 billion
- b) $19,374 billion
- c) $26,854 billion
- d) $4,309 billion
- Answer: c. $26,854 billion
23. What is the GDP per capita of the United States?
- a) $2,610
- b) $13,720
- c) $80,030
- d) $46.31
- Answer: c. $80,030
24. Which country has the second-largest economy in the world?
- a) India
- b) Germany
- c) China
- d) Japan
- Answer: c. China
25. What is the annual GDP growth rate of China?
- a) 5.2%
- b) 1.6%
- c) -0.1%
- d) 1.3%
- Answer: a. 5.2%
26. Which country is known for its advanced technological and industrial prowess, contributing to economic growth?
- a) India
- b) Japan
- c) Germany
- d) USA
- Answer: b. Japan
27. What is the GDP of India as of September 3, 2023?
- a) $4,430 billion
- b) $3,730 billion
- c) $2,170 billion
- d) $2,080 billion
- Answer: b. $3,730 billion
28. In the 2023 global GDP rankings, which position does India hold?
- a) 1st
- b) 5th
- c) 10th
- d) 3rd
- Answer: b. 5th
29. What is the annual GDP growth rate of India?
- a) 1.6%
- b) 5.9%
- c) -0.1%
- d) 1.3%
- Answer: b. 5.9%
30. Which country places a strong emphasis on exporting and is well-known for precision in industries such as engineering, automotive, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals?
- a) China
- b) India
- c) Germany
- d) USA
- Answer: c. Germany
31. What title did Sheetal Devi secure at the fourth edition of the Asian Awards in Riyadh?
- a) Best Female Athlete
- b) Best Male Athlete
- c) Best Team Performance
- d) Best Youth Athlete
- Answer: d. Best Youth Athlete
32. Which organization organizes the Asian Awards that honored Sheetal Devi’s achievements?
- a) International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- b) Asian Paralympic Committee
- c) World Archery Federation
- d) Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games
- Answer: b. Asian Paralympic Committee
33. What condition was Sheetal Devi born with, and what inspired her to take up archery?
- a) Cerebral Palsy, Meeting Narendra Modi
- b) Phocomelia, Achievements of Matt Stutzman
- c) Limb deficiency, Success at Pilsen 2023 World Archery Para Championships
- d) Blindness, Near Miss at Bangkok 2023 Asian Para Archery Championships
- Answer: b. Phocomelia, Achievements of Matt Stutzman
39. Why did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancel the license of Shankarrao Pujari Nutan Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited, Ichalkaranji?
- a) Excessive capital and earnings
- b) Regulatory compliance excellence
- c) Lack of adequate capital and earning prospects
- d) High deposit interest rates
- Answer: c. Lack of adequate capital and earning prospects
40. Why did the RBI find it necessary to cancel the banking license based on the Banking Regulation Act, 1949?
- a) Excessive profits
- b) Strict regulatory standards
- c) Full compliance with banking regulations
- d) Non-compliance with certain sections of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- Answer: d. Non-compliance with certain sections of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
41. According to data submitted by the bank, what percentage of depositors are expected to receive the full amount of their deposits from DICGC?
- a) 100%
- b) 90%
- c) 80%
- d) 99.85%
- Answer: d. 99.85%
42. What significant move has the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry made towards transparency and accountability?
- a) Implementing a new tax policy
- b) Displaying beneficiary details only
- c) Mandating the display of the PMAY-U logo and beneficiary details on houses
- d) Providing additional funds for urban development
- Answer: c. Mandating the display of the PMAY-U logo and beneficiary details on houses
43. What directive applies to all States and Union Territories in relation to the display of the PMAY-U logo?
- a) Optional display
- b) Display with modifications
- c) Standardized display without modifications
- d) Display at the discretion of the implementing agencies
- Answer: c. Standardized display without modifications
44. What is the primary goal of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U)?
- a) Rural employment generation
- b) Addressing urban housing shortage
- c) Promoting agricultural development
- d) Enhancing industrial infrastructure
- Answer: b. Addressing urban housing shortage
45. Which vertical of PMAY-U focuses on providing a Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS)?
- a) Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC)
- b) Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP)
- c) In-Situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR)
- d) Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS)
- Answer: d. Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS)
46. What is the financial structure for houses constructed under PMAY-U?
- a) Funded entirely by Central assistance
- b) Funded by beneficiary contributions only
- c) Funded by Central assistance, State contributions, and beneficiary contributions
- d) No specific financial structure
- Answer: c. Funded by Central assistance, State contributions, and beneficiary contributions
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