60 MCQs on Daily Current Affairs for Social Work Students (9th & 10th December 2023)
60 MCQs on Daily Current Affairs for Social Work Students
UNEP's Sustainable Cooling Action Plan
1-What is the focus of the UNEP's proposed action plan for sustainable cooling? a) Global Warming Solutions b) Energy Efficiency in Transportation c) Reducing Emissions from the Cooling Sector d) Forest Conservation
Answer: c) Reducing Emissions from the Cooling Sector
2-Which of the following is NOT a nature-based solution recommended by UNEP for sustainable cooling? a) Green Roofs b) Reflective Surfaces c) Ocean-based Cooling d) Insulation
Answer: c) Ocean-based Cooling
3-What is the primary goal of efficiency standards in UNEP's action plan? a) Increasing Energy Consumption b) Lowering Costs for Users c) Promoting the Use of HFCs d) Reducing Emissions from Agriculture
Answer: b) Lowering Costs for Users
4-What does the phasedown of refrigerants in UNEP's plan involve? a) Increasing the use of HFCs b) Decreasing energy efficiency standards c) Using alternative substances to HFCs d) Ignoring the Kigali Amendment
Answer: c) Using alternative substances to HFCs
5-Why are HFCs considered "super-pollutants" in the context of UNEP's report? a) Long atmospheric lifespan b) Low greenhouse gas properties c) Use in renewable energy d) Potent greenhouse gas properties
Answer: d) Potent greenhouse gas properties
6-What role does the cooling sector play in combating rising temperatures, according to the report? a) Worsening climate change b) Increasing greenhouse gas emissions c) Ensuring food safety and driving productive economies d) None of the above
Answer: c) Ensuring food safety and driving productive economies
7-What percentage of global electricity consumption does the cooling sector account for? a) 5% b) 10% c) 15% d) 20%
Answer: d) 20%
8-If current policies continue, what is the projected increase in emissions from the cooling sector by 2050? a) 2-3 billion tonnes of CO2e b) 4.4-6.1 billion tonnes of CO2e c) 8-10 billion tonnes of CO2e d) 12-15 billion tonnes of CO2e
Answer: b) 4.4-6.1 billion tonnes of CO2e
9-What is the potential saving for consumers between 2022 and 2050 through sustainable cooling? a) USD 5 trillion b) USD 10 trillion c) USD 17 trillion d) USD 20 trillion
Answer: c) USD 17 trillion
10-Which international agreement aims to reduce the production and consumption of HFCs, mentioned in the report? a) Paris Agreement b) Kyoto Protocol c) Kigali Amendment d) Montreal Protocol
Answer: c) Kigali Amendment
India's First Auction of Critical Minerals
11-What is the primary focus of the recent move by the Government of India in the Mining Sector?
- a) Exploration of coal reserves
- b) Privatization of gold mining
- c) Auctioning of critical minerals to private sectors
- d) Nationalization of mineral resources
Answer: c) Auctioning of critical minerals to private sectors
12-Which mineral is being auctioned for the first time in this initiative?
- a) Copper
- b) Lithium
- c) Nickel
- d) Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
Answer: b) Lithium
13-How many states are the mineral blocks spread across in the recent auction?
- a) Five
- b) Seven
- c) Eight
- d) Ten
Answer: c) Eight
14-What type of licenses are being auctioned, enabling immediate mining operations?
- a) Composite Licences (CL)
- b) Exploration Licences (EL)
- c) Mining Licences (ML)
- d) Production Licences (PL)
Answer: c) Mining Licences (ML)
15-What empowered the Central Government to auction blocks of critical minerals in India?
- a) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
- b) Environmental Protection Act, 1986
- c) Mineral Concession Rules, 1960
- d) MMDR Amendment Act, 2023
Answer: d) MMDR Amendment Act, 2023
16-How many minerals were identified as "critical" by the Indian government in July 2023?
- a) 20
- b) 25
- c) 30
- d) 35
Answer: c) 30
17-On what basis is the bidding conducted for the critical mineral blocks?
- a) Fixed pricing by the government
- b) Highest percentage of mineral dispatch value quoted
- c) Lowest environmental impact
- d) Random selection
Answer: b) Highest percentage of mineral dispatch value quoted
18-What organization is actively exploring critical mineral reserves across India?
- a) Private mining companies
- b) Geological Survey of India (GSI)
- c) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- d) Ministry of Mines, India
Answer: b) Geological Survey of India (GSI)
19-What are critical minerals, as defined in the passage?
- a) Minerals with low economic value
- b) Minerals crucial for supply chain vulnerabilities
- c) Ordinary minerals found in abundance
- d) Minerals not essential for national security
Answer: b) Minerals crucial for supply chain vulnerabilities
20-What is the significance of critical minerals for India, as mentioned in the passage?
- a) Cultural heritage preservation
- b) Economic development, national security, and environmental sustainability
- c) Promotion of traditional industries
- d) Expansion of fossil fuel reliance
Answer: b) Economic development, national security, and environmental sustainability
Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Bills
21-What is the main objective of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023?
- a) Reverting Jammu and Kashmir to its previous status
- b) Increasing the number of legislative assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir
- c) Removing the reservation system in Jammu and Kashmir
- d) Abolishing the Delimitation Commission
Answer: b) Increasing the number of legislative assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir
22-What is the key change proposed by the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023?
- a) Adding new categories to the reservation system
- b) Changing the nomenclature of "weak and underprivileged classes" to "other backward classes"
- c) Removing all reservations in jobs and professional institutions
- d) Expanding the scope of reservation to all communities
Answer: b) Changing the nomenclature of "weak and underprivileged classes" to "other backward classes"
23-What was the primary focus of the Delimitation Commission formed in March 2020?
- a) Redrawing boundaries of Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir
- b) Delimiting seats in Jammu and Kashmir and four other states
- c) Implementing the Zero Terror Plan in Jammu and Kashmir
- d) Abolishing the legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: b) Delimiting seats in Jammu and Kashmir and four other states
24-How many seats in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly are proposed to be reserved for scheduled caste members according to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023?
- a) 5
- b) 7
- c) 9
- d) 11
Answer: b) 7
25-What change does the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 propose in the reservation system?
- a) Introducing a reservation quota for economically backward classes
- b) Expanding the reservation for scheduled castes
- c) Adding more layers to the reservation categories
- d) Changing the nomenclature of certain categories in the reservation system
Answer: d) Changing the nomenclature of certain categories in the reservation system
26-What is the link between the Zero Terror Plan and the abrogation of Article 370?
- a) Article 370 promotes terrorism
- b) Zero Terror Plan aims to eradicate terrorism, coinciding with the decline post-Article 370 abrogation
- c) Article 370 is a counter-terrorism measure
- d) Zero Terror Plan was implemented before the abrogation of Article 370
Answer: b) Zero Terror Plan aims to eradicate terrorism, coinciding with the decline post-Article 370 abrogation
27-How many legislative assembly seats are proposed to be reserved for legislators from scheduled tribes according to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023?
- a) 5
- b) 7
- c) 9
- d) 11
Answer: c) 9
28-What is the effective strength of the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly, according to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023?
- a) 107
- b) 114
- c) 83
- d) 90
Answer: c) 83
29-What is the significance of the change proposed in the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023?
- a) Addressing unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir
- b) Simplifying the reservation system
- c) Reflecting a shift in terminology for certain categories
- d) Expanding reservation for all communities
Answer: c) Reflecting a shift in terminology for certain categories
30-What does delimitation involve in the context of electoral constituencies?
- a) Changing the political boundaries of a region
- b) Redefining the area of a constituency based on its population size
- c) Altering the constitutional provisions related to elections
- d) Abolishing electoral constituencies
Answer: b) Redefining the area of a constituency based on its population size
UN Secretary-General's Invocation of Article 99
31-What is the primary purpose of invoking Article 99 of the UN Charter by the Secretary-General?
- a) To criticize a specific country's actions
- b) To express personal opinions on global issues
- c) To bring attention to matters threatening international peace and security
- d) To veto decisions made by the Security Council
Answer: c) To bring attention to matters threatening international peace and security
32-How is Article 99 of the UN Charter considered?
- a) Mandatory
- b) Discretionary
- c) Non-binding
- d) Optional
Answer: b) Discretionary
33-Which region is mentioned in the context of the UN Secretary-General's recent invocation of Article 99?
- a) Southeast Asia
- b) Middle East (Gaza)
- c) Sub-Saharan Africa
- d) Eastern Europe
Answer: b) Middle East (Gaza)
34-What historical events have been addressed through the invocation of Article 99 in the past?
- a) Cuban Missile Crisis
- b) Creation of Bangladesh
- c) Suez Crisis
- d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c
35-When did the Charter of the United Nations come into force?
- a) 26th June 1945
- b) 24th October 1945
- c) 1st January 1946
- d) 10th December 1948
Answer: b) 24th October 1945
36-What is the unique international character of the UN Charter?
- a) It grants absolute power to one country
- b) It allows countries to withdraw at any time
- c) It empowers the UN to take action on various issues
- d) It only applies to democratic nations
Answer: c) It empowers the UN to take action on various issues
37-Which organ of the United Nations is considered the primary judicial body?
- a) International Criminal Court (ICC)
- b) International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- c) Security Council
- d) General Assembly
Answer: b) International Court of Justice (ICJ)
38-How many permanent members does the Security Council of the UN consist of?
- a) 3
- b) 5
- c) 7
- d) 10
Answer: b) 5
39--How are the remaining 10 members of the Security Council elected, according to the UN Charter?
- a) Appointed by the Secretary-General
- b) Elected by the International Court of Justice
- c) Appointed by the General Assembly
- d) Elected by the General Assembly
Answer: d) Elected by the General Assembly
40-What is the term of office for the 10 elected members of the Security Council?
- a) 1 year
- b) 2 years
- c) 3 years
- d) 5 years
Answer: b) 2 years
India's Line of Credit to Kenya and Visit Highlights
41-What is the purpose of the USD 250 million line of credit announced by India to Kenya?
- a) Education sector development
- b) Healthcare infrastructure
- c) Modernization of Kenya's agricultural sector
- d) Defense industry collaboration
Answer: c) Modernization of Kenya's agricultural sector
42-What is the significance of a line of credit (LOC)?
- a) It is a one-time loan with a fixed interest rate
- b) It is a flexible borrowing limit that can be used and repaid multiple times
- c) It is a grant provided by a country to another for specific projects
- d) It is a financial aid package with strict conditions
Answer: b) It is a flexible borrowing limit that can be used and repaid multiple times
43-How many pacts were signed during the recent visit of Kenya's President to India?
- a) Two
- b) Three
- c) Four
- d) Five
Answer: d) Five
44-Which of the following areas was NOT mentioned as part of the cooperation pacts between India and Kenya?
- a) Sports
- b) Education
- c) Space exploration
- d) Digital solutions
Answer: c) Space exploration
45-What issue did India raise during the visit regarding two Indian nationals?
- a) Trade imbalance
- b) Border disputes
- c) Human rights violations
- d) Missing in Kenya
Answer: d) Missing in Kenya
46-What sectors did Kenya invite Indian companies to invest in?
- a) Technology and IT
- b) Tourism and hospitality
- c) Agriculture, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, health, green energy, and green mobility
- d) Mining and natural resources
Answer: c) Agriculture, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, health, green energy, and green mobility
47-What did both sides emphasize in defense cooperation during the visit?
- a) Joint military operations
- b) Military exercises, capacity building, and linking defense industries
- c) Arms trade
- d) Nuclear disarmament
Answer: b) Military exercises, capacity building, and linking defense industries
48-Which region does Kenya belong to geographically?
- a) West Africa
- b) East Africa
- c) Southern Africa
- d) North Africa
Answer: b) East Africa
49-What is Lake Turkana, mentioned in the context of Kenya?
- a) World's largest freshwater lake
- b) World's largest desert lake
- c) Largest man-made lake
- d) Highest lake above sea level
Answer: b) World's largest desert lake
50-Where does UN-Habitat maintain its headquarters?
- a) New York, USA
- b) Geneva, Switzerland
- c) Nairobi, Kenya
- d) Paris, France
Answer: c) Nairobi, Kenya
AICTE's New Regulations for UG Courses
51-Which regulatory body in India recently announced new regulations for undergraduate courses like BBA and BCA starting from 2024-25?
- a) UGC
- b) AICTE
- c) NAAC
- d) AIU
Answer: b) AICTE
52-What major expansion in regulations has been introduced by AICTE for undergraduate courses?
- a) Inclusion of Fine Arts courses
- b) Expansion of scope to include BBA and BCA under AICTE
- c) Introduction of medical courses
- d) Exclusion of diploma courses
Answer: b) Expansion of scope to include BBA and BCA under AICTE
53-Which type of institutions is granted the provision for Extension of Approval up to 3 years under the new regulations?
- a) All institutions
- b) Only engineering colleges
- c) Well-performing institutions
- d) Only government institutions
Answer: c) Well-performing institutions
54-What is the current requirement for technical education institutes to renew approval?
- a) Every 2 years
- b) Every 3 years
- c) Every 5 years
- d) Every year
Answer: d) Every year
55-What initiative has been introduced to accommodate working professionals in pursuing engineering degrees?
- a) Weekend classes
- b) Flexible study timings
- c) Online courses only
- d) Mandatory evening classes
Answer: b) Flexible study timings
56-How many institutes nationwide have been selected by AICTE for offering limited seats in diploma, engineering UG, and PG degrees for working professionals seeking educational upgrades?
- a) 100
- b) 200
- c) 300
- d) 400
Answer: c) 300
57-What is the emphasis on regional languages by AICTE in the new regulations?
- a) Publication of academic textbooks only in English
- b) Publication of academic textbooks in 13 regional languages
- c) Exclusion of regional languages in technical education
- d) Introduction of regional language courses
Answer: b) Publication of academic textbooks in 13 regional languages
58-What autonomy is AICTE granting to polytechnic colleges under the new regulations?
- a) Financial autonomy only
- b) Administrative autonomy only
- c) Full autonomy
- d) No autonomy
Answer: c) Full autonomy
59-What is the focus of AICTE's collaboration with industries for degree issuance in polytechnic colleges?
- a) Research collaboration
- b) Development of new courses
- c) Employability and facilitating placements
- d) Infrastructure development
Answer: c) Employability and facilitating placements
60-When was the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) established?
- a) November 1955
- b) November 1965
- c) November 1975
- d) November 1985
Answer: b) November 1965
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