Daily Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC IAS Prelims - 21 April 2023

Welcome to the RAYACADEMY Daily Current Affairs MCQs! Our focus is to provide you with engaging and informative questions that primarily revolve around current affairs, derived from reliable sources such as 'The Hindu', 'Indian Express', and 'PIB'. Our MCQs test your understanding of factual and conceptual knowledge, which is essential for cracking the UPSC IAS and State PCS prelim exams. Below are some of Today's Current Affairs MCQs. We hope you make the most of this initiative and wish you all the best in your preparation.

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Q1.Which of the following statements is true about the Hakki Pikki tribe?

A) They are originally from the southern state of Karnataka.

B) They are a tribe of farmers who cultivate crops in forest areas.

C) They celebrate only traditional festivals of their own community.

D) They are known for their traditional bird-catching and hunting occupation.

Answer: D

Explanation: The Hakki Pikki tribe is a semi-nomadic tribe traditionally engaged in bird catching and hunting.

They are believed to hail originally from the bordering districts of Gujarat and Rajasthan. They live in several states in the west and south India, especially near forest areas.

Hakki Pikki comes from the Kannada language, where Hakki means 'bird' and Pikki means 'catchers'.

The statement that they celebrate all Hindu festivals and follow Hindu traditions is also true. However, the statement that they are originally from the southern state of Karnataka and that they are a tribe of farmers who cultivate crops in forest areas is incorrect.

Q2.Which of the following statements is/are true about the "Sangathan Se Samridhhi" campaign launched by the Ministry of Rural Development under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?

1)The campaign aims to mobilise 10 crore women from eligible rural households across India.

2)The campaign is a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Samaveshi Vikaas initiative.

3)The campaign will continue until June 30th, 2023, with the goal of bringing all vulnerable and marginalized rural households under the Self-Help Group (SHG) fold.

4)The campaign's primary objective is to raise awareness among disadvantaged rural communities about the benefits of the DAY-NRLM program.

A) Only 1, 2, and 3

B) Only 2, 3, and 4

C) Only 1, 3, and 4

D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer: D

Explanation: The Ministry of Rural Development's Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) launched a national campaign called "Sangathan Se Samridhhi– Leaving no Rural Woman Behind" under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Samaveshi Vikaas initiative.

The campaign aims to mobilise 10 crore women from eligible rural households across India and will continue until June 30th, 2023.

The campaign's primary objective is to mobilize disadvantaged rural communities unaware of the benefits of the DAY-NRLM program and to bring all vulnerable and marginalized rural households under the Self-Help Group (SHG) fold to enable them to draw benefits provided under the programme. Therefore, all the statements are true.

Q3.Which of the following statements is/are true about the location of Yemen?

1)Yemen is a country in the Middle East region of Asia.

2)Yemen shares its borders with Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the east, and the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea to the south.

3)The capital city of Yemen is Sana'a, located in the southern part of the country.

4)Yemen is a major source of crude oil for India

A) Only 1 and 2

B) Only 2, 3, and 4

C) Only 1, 2, and 3

D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer: D

Explanation: Yemen is a country in the Middle East region of Asia.

It shares its borders with Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the east, and the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea to the south.

The capital city of Yemen is Sana'a, located in the southern part of the country.

Yemen is a major source of crude oil for India

Therefore, all the statements are true.

Q4.Which of the following statements is/are true about the State of World Population report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)?

1)The report is published annually.

2)The report covers and analyses developments and trends in world population and demographics.

3)The report focuses only on specific regions and countries but not population groups.

4)The report sheds light on the unique challenges specific population groups face.

A) Only 1 and 2

B) Only 1,2 and 4

C) Only 1, 2, and 3

D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer: B

Explanation: The State of World Population Report is an annual report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

Each edition covers and analyses developments and trends in world population and demographics, as well as shedding light on specific regions, countries, and population groups and the unique challenges they face. Therefore, statements 2 and 4 are true. However, statement 3 is false because the report covers specific regions, countries, and population groups.

Q5.Which of the following statements is/are true about the sloth bear (Melursus ursinus)?

1)The sloth bear is a forest-dwelling bear that inhabits only tropical regions of India.

2)The sloth bear is named for its quick-moving habits.

3)The sloth bear has a good sense of sight and hearing.

4)The sloth bear is classified as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List and is listed under Appendix I of CITES.

A) Only 1 and 2

B) Only 3 and 4

C) Only 1 and 4

D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer: C

Explanation: The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) is a forest-dwelling bear that inhabits tropical or subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.

It is named for its slow-moving habits, not quick-moving habits, as mentioned in statement 2. The sloth bear has poor senses of sight and hearing but a good sense of smell, which is contrary to statement 3.

The sloth bear is classified as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List and is listed under Appendix I of CITES. It is also protected under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.