UPSC MCQs Current Affairs Question Answer Free PDF

1. 10th April

2. Consider the following statements regarding Eutrophication and choose the correct one 1. Algal blooms are the consequence of Eutrophication. 2. It occurs naturally due to deposition of nutrients such as in depositional environments carried by flood waters. 3. The poor quality of water leads to eutrophication (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above

3. • Ans D • The discolouration was due to the poor quality of water as a result of eutrophication. • Eutrophication is the response to the addition of nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates naturally or artificially, fertilizing the aquatic ecosystem. • Algal blooms are the consequence of Eutrophication. • Eutrophication occurs naturally due to deposition of nutrients [such as in depositional environments] carried by flood waters. It takes over centuries for eutrophication to occur naturally. • Phytoplankton (algae and blue-green bacteria) thrive on the excess nutrients and their population explosion covers almost entire surface layer. This condition is known as algal bloom. • Oxygen in aquatic ecosystem is replenished by photosynthetic aquatic plants. Algal Blooms restrict the penetration of sunlight resulting in death of aquatic plants, and hence restricts the replenishment of oxygen.

5. Choose the correct option With reference to Periyar river 1. It is in Indian state of Kerala 2. It is a perennial river like Cauvery 3. Edamala River is one of Its major tributary (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above

6. • Ans B • Periyar is the longest river and the river with the largest discharge potential in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water for several major towns. • Tributaries • Its major tributaries are: • Muthirapuzha River • Mullayar River • Cheruthoni River • Perinjankutti River • Edamala River

7. ‘ENSURE Portal’ is concerned with what ? A. Eradication of TB B. Financial Inclusion C. Subsidy Clearence D. Direct Benefit Transfer

8. • Ans D • ENSURE Portal for subsidy payment for activities related to poultry, small ruminants, pigs etc. through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). • It comes under the Entrepreneurship Development and Employment Generation (EDEG) component of National Livestock Mission and was developed by NABARD.

9. In this context RTI and it’s Section 8(1)(j) of RTI, Act Consider the following statements and choose the correct one 1. RTI is a tool through which the institutions become accountable to the people of a country. 2. RTI is not absolute, it is balanced out with right to privacy of public servant. 3. It allows the sharing of personal information that has no nexus to public activity. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above

10. • Ans A • RTI is not absolute, it is balanced out with right to privacy of public servant and with necessarily check on disclosure of such information which can cause damage to national security or would cause embarrassment to the Government in its functioning or would be prejudicial to national interest. • In this context, Section 8(1)(j) of RTI, Act prohibits the sharing of personal information that has no nexus to public activity or which amounts to an unwarranted invasion of privacy unless the larger public interest justifies such a disclosure. • However, the Act left this power to Public Information Officer (PIO) to cancel request on this ground on its discretion with very limited accountability.

11. In context of India–Israel relations choose the correct one 1. India has recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital 2. Israel is represented through an High Commission in New Delhi 3. India is represented through its embassy in Tel Aviv (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) All of the above

12. • Ans c • India–Israel relations refers to the bilateral ties between the Republic of India and the State of Israel. The two countries have an extensive economic, military, and strategic relationship. • Israel is represented through an embassy in New Delhi, and one consulate each in Mumbai and Bengaluru. India is represented through its embassy in Tel Aviv.

14. Under Article 352, the President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by 1. War 2. External aggression 3. Internal disturbance Select the correct code: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 2 only d) All of the above

15. • Ans C • Under Article 352, the President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion (but not on the ground of ‘internal disturbance’)