MPSC prelims Current affairs: previous year questionsMPSC प्रीलिम्स करंट अफ़ेयर्स: पिछले वर्षों के प्रश्न

70 questions from the prelims papers of 2022 to 2026, newest first. Read the question, try it, then open the answer: it comes from the official MPSC answer key, with a short explanation.2022 से 2026 तक के प्रीलिम्स पेपरों से 70 प्रश्न, नए पहले। प्रश्न पढ़िए, हल कीजिए, फिर उत्तर खोलिए: वह आधिकारिक MPSC उत्तर-कुंजी से है, साथ में छोटी व्याख्या।

MPSC 2026, question 86प्रश्न 86
State the correct statement regarding Chabahar Port. (a) Chabahar port in Iran gives India direct access to Afghanistan, by passing Pakistan. (b) Chabahar port provides a strategic counterweight to China, which has built Karachi port in Pakistan. (c) India Ports Global Limited is the special purpose vehicle created to operate and develop the Chabahar Port. (d) The 2026-27 budget has not allocated any funds for the Chabahar Port. Which of the above statements are correct ?
1. (a), (b), (c) and (d)
2. (b), (c) and (d)
3. (a), (c) and (d)
4. (a), (b) and (c)
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) (a), (c) and (d)
Chabahar in Iran gives India a route to Afghanistan that bypasses Pakistan, and India Ports Global Limited is the SPV running it; the official key also accepts that the 2026-27 budget made no allocation for it. Statement (b) is wrong because the Chinese-built port that Chabahar counterbalances is Gwadar, not Karachi, so the answer is option (3).
MPSC 2026, question 87प्रश्न 87
Who among the following became the 38th President of Chile ?
1. Gabriel Boric
2. Sebastian Pinera
3. Jose Antonio Kast Rist
4. Ricardo Lagos
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) Jose Antonio Kast Rist
Jose Antonio Kast won Chile's 2025 presidential election and took office in March 2026 as the 38th President, succeeding Gabriel Boric. So the answer is option (3).
MPSC 2026, question 88प्रश्न 88
Select the correct statements from the following about PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana. (a) The Union Cabinet approved the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana on 16th July, 2025. (b) The scheme identifies 100 districts based on low productivity, low cropping intensity and less credit disbursement. (c) The scheme will be governed through a four-tier implementation structure.
1. Only (a), (b)
2. Only (b), (c)
3. Only (a), (c)
4. All of the above
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) Only (a), (b)
The Union Cabinet approved the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana on 16 July 2025 for 100 districts chosen for low productivity, low cropping intensity and low credit disbursement. The official MPSC key gives option (1), treating the four-tier statement (c) as incorrect.
MPSC 2026, question 89प्रश्न 89
Match the pairs : (Nobel Prize, 2025) 'A' : 'B' (a) Discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit : (i) Maria Carina Machado (b) The development of metal-organic frameworks : (ii) Fred Ramsdell (c) Discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance : (iii) Richard Robson (d) Promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela : (iv) John Clarke
1. (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
2. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
3. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
4. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
The 2025 Nobel Prizes went to John Clarke (Physics, macroscopic quantum tunnelling in circuits), Richard Robson (Chemistry, metal-organic frameworks), Fred Ramsdell (Medicine, peripheral immune tolerance) and Maria Corina Machado (Peace, democratic rights in Venezuela). This is option (2).
MPSC 2026, question 90प्रश्न 90
Select the correct and incorrect statement/s from the following : (a) The 31st National Children's Science Congress (NCSC) was held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh from 3rd to 6th January, 2026. (b) The 31st National Children's Science Congress (NCSC) was held on theme "Understanding ecosystem for Health and Wellbeing".
1. (a) is correct, (b) is incorrect
2. (b) is correct, (a) is incorrect
3. Both (a) and (b) are correct
4. Both (a) and (b) are incorrect
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) (b) is correct, (a) is incorrect
The 31st National Children's Science Congress had the focal theme Understanding Ecosystem for Health and Wellbeing. The official MPSC key gives option (2), treating the venue and dates in statement (a) as incorrect.
MPSC 2026, question 91प्रश्न 91
Which of the following is proposed as third new district of Goa by Chief Minister of Goa ?
1. Kushavati
2. Cana Cona
3. Dharbandora
4. Sanguem
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) Kushavati
Goa's government announced Kushavati, carved out of South Goa and covering talukas such as Dharbandora, Sanguem, Quepem and Canacona, as the state's third district. So the answer is option (1).
MPSC 2026, question 93प्रश्न 93
During which tenure did Shri. Suresh Kalmadi hold the presidency of the 'Asian Athletics Association' ?
1. 1990 to 2000
2. 1992 to 2008
3. 1996 to 2012
4. 2000 to 2013
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) 2000 to 2013
Suresh Kalmadi was President of the Asian Athletics Association from 2000 to 2013. So the answer is option (4).
MPSC 2026, question 94प्रश्न 94
Women Technology Parks (WTPs) have been set up in which of the following states to promote gender equality and empower women through science and technology based solutions. (a) Gujarat (b) Tamilnadu (c) Sikkim (d) Maharashtra (e) Uttar Pradesh
1. Only (b), (c), (e)
2. Only (a), (d), (e)
3. Only (a), (c), (d)
4. All of the above
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) All of the above
Under the Department of Science and Technology's programme for women, Women Technology Parks have been set up across many states. The official MPSC key gives option (4), that all five listed states have them.
MPSC 2026, question 95प्रश्न 95
The flagship priorities of the Brazil's BRICS Chairship, 2025 includes the following : (a) Global Health Cooperation (b) Climate change (c) Promotion of women's emancipation (d) Reform of the Multilateral System (e) Trade, Investment and Finance
1. Only (a), (c), (d)
2. Only (b), (d), (e)
3. Only (a), (b), (e)
4. All of the above
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) Only (a), (b), (e)
Brazil's 2025 BRICS chairship named global health cooperation, climate change, and trade, investment and finance among its flagship priorities. The official MPSC key gives option (3).
MPSC 2026, question 96प्रश्न 96
Which of the following statement/s given is/are correct ? (a) The National Institutional Ranking Framework provides a methodology to rank educational institutions across the country. (b) The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched in 2020. (c) The ranking is based on five parameters. (d) Indian Institute of Technology Madras tops in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) category.
1. (a), (b) & (c)
2. (a), (b) & (d)
3. (b), (c) & (d)
4. (a), (c) & (d)
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) (a), (c) & (d)
NIRF provides a common method to rank Indian higher education institutions on five broad parameters, and IIT Madras topped its Sustainable Development Goals category. NIRF was launched in 2015, not 2020, so the answer is option (4).
MPSC 2026, question 97प्रश्न 97
How many gold, silver and bronze Medals India secure at the 'World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026' New Delhi ?
1. Gold - 64, Silver - 69, Bronze - 75
2. Gold - 75, Silver - 69, Bronze - 64
3. Gold - 75, Silver - 64, Bronze - 69
4. Gold - 69, Silver - 75, Bronze - 64
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) Gold - 75, Silver - 69, Bronze - 64
The official MPSC key gives option (2): India won 75 gold, 69 silver and 64 bronze medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 in New Delhi.
MPSC 2026, question 98प्रश्न 98
Arrange the classical languages of India in an appropriate order as per their recognition. (a) Telugu (b) Sanskrit (c) Pali (d) Odia (e) Tamil
1. (d), (e), (a), (b), (c)
2. (a), (e), (b), (c), (d)
3. (b), (a), (e), (d), (c)
4. (e), (b), (a), (d), (c)
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) (e), (b), (a), (d), (c)
Tamil was declared a classical language in 2004, Sanskrit in 2005, Telugu in 2008, Odia in 2014 and Pali in 2024. That order is (e), (b), (a), (d), (c), option (4).
MPSC 2026, question 99प्रश्न 99
Which state has became the First Indian State to Constitute its 8th State Pay Commission, ahead of the January 1, 2026 expiry of the 7th Pay Commission ?
1. Nagaland
2. Meghalaya
3. Manipur
4. Assam
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) Assam
Assam set up its 8th State Pay Commission before the 7th Pay Commission period ended on 1 January 2026, becoming the first state to do so. So the answer is option (4).
MPSC 2026, question 100प्रश्न 100
Which of the following statement/s are correct ? (a) The Global Multidimensional poverty index report is released by World Bank. (b) The 2025 report is focused on the relationship between poverty & climate change. (c) The 2025 report examines four key climate hazards : high heat, drought, flood & air pollution. (d) The report states that poverty in South Asia has greatly increased.
1. (a), (b), (c) and (d)
2. (a), (b) and (c)
3. (b), (c) and (d)
4. (b) and (c)
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) (b) and (c)
The Global MPI is published by UNDP and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, not the World Bank. Its 2025 edition focused on poverty and climate change, examining high heat, drought, floods and air pollution, and it did not report a large rise in South Asian poverty, so the answer is option (4).
MPSC 2025, question 38प्रश्न 38
What is India's position in the Sustainable Development Goals Index released in 2020 ?
1. 117th
2. 17th
3. 40th
4. 125th
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) 117th
In the Sustainable Development Report 2020 (SDG Index) by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, India was ranked 117th out of 193 countries.
MPSC 2025, question 86प्रश्न 86
Which of the following statement is correct ? A. The applications for the Sixth National Water Awards sought on 15 November 2024. B. National Water Awards are given under nine categories. C. Ministry of Jal Shakti has been organising the National Water Awards since year 2016.
1. A, B and C are correct
2. A, B and C are incorrect
3. A and B are correct
4. B and C are correct
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) A, B and C are incorrect
The Ministry of Jal Shakti itself was created only in 2019, and the present series of National Water Awards began in 2018, so statement C cannot be right. The official MPSC key gives option (2), treating all three statements as incorrect.
MPSC 2025, question 87प्रश्न 87
Arrange the following countries in ascending order according to ranking of Global Peace Index 2024. A. Ireland B. Austria C. Iceland D. New Zealand
1. A, B, C, D
2. C, A, B, D
3. C, B, A, D
4. B, C, D, A
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
MPSC dropped this question from evaluation.MPSC ने इस प्रश्न को मूल्यांकन से हटा दिया।
MPSC cancelled this question. In the Global Peace Index 2024 by the Institute for Economics and Peace, Iceland was ranked the most peaceful country, followed by Ireland, Austria and New Zealand.
MPSC 2025, question 88प्रश्न 88
Gukesh D. is one of the most outstanding chess player of the country. His achievements are, A. Gold medal in FIDE World Chess Championship held in Singapore in 2024. B. Gold medal in FIDE 45th Chess Olympiad (Open Team) held in Singapore in 2024. C. Gold Medal in FIDE 45th Chess Olympiad (Individual) held in Budapest in 2024. Consider the above statements and select the correct statements.
1. Only A, B
2. Only B, C
3. Only A, C
4. All of the above
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) Only A, C
Gukesh won the FIDE World Championship match in Singapore in December 2024. The 45th Chess Olympiad of 2024 was held in Budapest, not Singapore, where he won individual board gold, so B is wrong and A and C are correct.
MPSC 2025, question 89प्रश्न 89
Identify the correct statement/s : A. January 22 is celebrated as 'National Girl Child Day' in India. B. National Girl Child Day celebrated from 2008 to spread awareness about girl child rights. C. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme launched in 2015.
1. Only A, B
2. Only B, C
3. Only A, C
4. All of the above
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) Only B, C
National Girl Child Day is observed on 24 January, not 22 January, so A is wrong. It has been observed since 2008 to raise awareness of girls' rights, and the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was launched in January 2015, so only B and C are correct.
MPSC 2025, question 90प्रश्न 90
Match the pairs (BRICS Summits) : A : B A. 16th BRICS Summit : i. New Delhi B. 15th BRICS Summit : ii. Beijing C. 14th BRICS Summit : iii. Johannesburg D. 13th BRICS Summit : iv. Kazan
1. A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii
2. A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv
3. A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i
4. A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
The 16th BRICS Summit was held at Kazan, Russia (2024), the 15th at Johannesburg, South Africa (2023), the 14th was hosted by China from Beijing (2022) and the 13th by India from New Delhi (2021). So A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i.
MPSC 2025, question 91प्रश्न 91
Which of the following items will receive free of cost to the beneficiaries of Akshay Anna Yojana ? A. Rice B. Sugar C. Red chilli powder D. Turmeric E. Jowar
1. Only A, B, C
2. Only C, D, E
3. Only A, B, E
4. All of the above
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) All of the above
The official MPSC key gives option (4), meaning that rice, sugar, red chilli powder, turmeric and jowar are all supplied free under the Akshay Anna Yojana as framed in the question.
MPSC 2025, question 92प्रश्न 92
Identify the correct statements regarding Bhagwan Birsa Munda Road Linking Scheme. A. This scheme was started by Maharashtra Government. B. This scheme was only launched to connect the tribal villages. C. This scheme was made to connect tribal areas with primary health centres and Ashram schools through main roads. D. This scheme was discontinued by Govt. of Maharashtra in January 2025.
1. A, B
2. B, C
3. A, B, C
4. A, C and D
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) A, B, C
The Bhagwan Birsa Munda Jodrasta scheme is a Maharashtra Government scheme to link tribal villages and hamlets, including their primary health centres and Ashram schools, to main roads. It was not discontinued, so A, B and C are correct.
MPSC 2025, question 93प्रश्न 93
Which party has won in the General elections of Maldives held in April 2024 ?
1. People's National Congress
2. Maldives National Congress
3. Awami League
4. Democratic Party
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) People's National Congress
In the Maldivian parliamentary election of 21 April 2024, President Mohamed Muizzu's People's National Congress won a large majority in the People's Majlis. The Awami League is a party of Bangladesh.
MPSC 2025, question 97प्रश्न 97
The President of India Draupadi Murmu inaugurated Kaushal Bhawan the new building at the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship, on 24th January, 2024 at
1. New Delhi
2. Hyderabad
3. Bengaluru
4. Lucknow
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) New Delhi
Kaushal Bhawan, the new headquarters building of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on 24 January 2024.
MPSC 2025, question 98प्रश्न 98
Select the correct statement/s from the following : A. A key highlight of the Union Budget 2025 - 26 is the launch of a Nuclear Energy Mission, which is focused on research and development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). B. To facilitate the implementation of the Nuclear Energy Mission, amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act will be taken up by the Parliament. C. These Amendments are expected to encourage foreign sector investments in nuclear power projects.
1. Only A, B
2. Only B, C
3. Only A, C
4. All of the above
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) All of the above
The Union Budget 2025-26 announced a Nuclear Energy Mission for research and development of Small Modular Reactors and proposed amending the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act to open the sector to private and foreign participation. So all three statements are correct.
Practise this topic:इस टॉपिक का अभ्यास: Budget and Fiscal Terms
MPSC 2025, question 99प्रश्न 99
Select the correct statement/s from the following : A. INS Vikrant officially joined the Indian Navy's Western Naval Command in August 2024. B. INS Vikrant (INS - I) is an aircraft carrier in service with the Indian Navy. It is the first ship of its kind to be built in Tamil Nadu.
1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) Only A
INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, was built at Cochin Shipyard in Kerala, not in Tamil Nadu, so statement B is wrong. The official MPSC key gives option (1), only A.
MPSC 2025, question 100प्रश्न 100
Chief Justice of India, Bhushan Gawai which is not true about him ?
1. He was born on 24th November 1960.
2. He practiced in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law.
3. He was appointed as Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor for Nagpur Bench in January 2005.
4. He was elevated as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India in May 2019.
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) He was appointed as Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor for Nagpur Bench in January 2005.
Justice B. R. Gavai, born on 24 November 1960, practised mainly in constitutional and administrative law and became a Supreme Court judge in May 2019. He was appointed Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor at the Nagpur Bench in January 2000, not 2005, so statement (3) is not true.
MPSC 2024, question 5प्रश्न 5
Noted Warali painter Jivya Soma Mhase was honored with which of the following awards ? (a) Padma Bhushan (b) Padma shri (c) Shilpguru (d) National award for tribal arts
1. (a) and (d) are correct
2. Only (a) is correct
3. (b), (c) and (d) are correct
4. Only (d) is correct
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) (b), (c) and (d) are correct
Jivya Soma Mhase, the Warli artist from Thane district, received the National Award for Tribal Art (1976), the Shilp Guru award (2002) and the Padma Shri (2011); he did not receive the Padma Bhushan. So option (3) is correct.
MPSC 2024, question 45प्रश्न 45
When was the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign launched for the protection and empowerment of the girl child as per the last revised statistics of child sex Ratio in India ?
1. 22 January 2016
2. 22 January 2018
3. 22 January 2015
4. 25 January 2015
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) 22 January 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme at Panipat, Haryana, on 22 January 2015, in response to the falling child sex ratio. So option (3) is correct.
MPSC 2024, question 86प्रश्न 86
Karpoori Thakur was recently in news. Which of the following is not true about him ?
1. He is also known as 'Jan Nayak'.
2. He was First non-congress Chief Minister of Bihar.
3. He was born in 1924, in a village in Samastipur District.
4. He won State Assembly election in 1952 from Samastipur Constituency.
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) He won State Assembly election in 1952 from Samastipur Constituency.
Karpoori Thakur, popularly called Jan Nayak and awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024, was born in 1924 at Pitaunjhia (now Karpoori Gram) in Samastipur district. In 1952 he won the Bihar Assembly seat from Tajpur, not Samastipur, so the official MPSC key marks statement (4) as not true.
MPSC 2024, question 87प्रश्न 87
Which is the India's rank in global hunger Index 2023 ?
1. 100
2. 111
3. 101
4. 123
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) 111
In the Global Hunger Index 2023, India was ranked 111th out of 125 countries. So option (2) is correct.
MPSC 2024, question 88प्रश्न 88
Consider the correct statements given below : (a) The interior design of Lok Sabha in the new Parliament is based on the theme of National Animal Lion. (b) The design of Rajya Sabha is based on the theme of India's National Flower Lotus. (c) The new Parliament building was inaugurated on 28th May, 2023. (d) The historic Ashok Chakra has been installed beside the speaker of Lok Sabha.
1. Statements (b), (c) are correct.
2. Statements (a), (b), (c) are correct.
3. Statements (b), (c), (d) are correct.
4. (a), (b), (c), (d) are correct.
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) Statements (b), (c) are correct.
In the new Parliament building, inaugurated on 28 May 2023, the Rajya Sabha chamber follows the lotus theme, while the Lok Sabha follows the theme of the national bird, the peacock, not the lion. The object installed beside the Speaker's chair is the historic Sengol, not an Ashoka Chakra, so only (b) and (c) are correct.
MPSC 2024, question 89प्रश्न 89
Identify the correct statements regarding Asian Games - 2023. (a) This competition was held in Hangzhou, China. (b) Shooter Lovelina Borgohain played a role of flag bearer for India at the time of inauguration. (c) India got 4th position with 28 gold medals. (d) India got total 107 medals in this competition.
1. (a), (b), (c)
2. (a), (b), (d)
3. (b), (c), (d)
4. (a), (c), (d)
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) (a), (c), (d)
The 19th Asian Games were held in Hangzhou, China, where India finished fourth with 28 gold medals and a record total of 107 medals. Lovlina Borgohain, a flag bearer with Harmanpreet Singh, is a boxer, not a shooter, so statement (b) is wrong.
MPSC 2024, question 90प्रश्न 90
Select the correct statements : (a) The Nobel Peace Prize, 2023 was awarded to Narges Mohammadi. (b) Narges Mohammadi is a champion of equality and women's rights. (c) In 2004, Narges Mohammadi joined the Defenders of Human Right Center founded by Shirin Ebadi.
1. Only (a), (b)
2. Only (b), (c)
3. Only (a), (c)
4. All of the above
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) Only (a), (b)
The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize went to the jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women and for human rights. She did work with Shirin Ebadi's Defenders of Human Rights Center, but she joined it in 2003, not 2004, so the official MPSC key treats (c) as wrong and accepts only (a) and (b).
MPSC 2024, question 92प्रश्न 92
Select the correct statements (Padma Awards 2024) : (a) 30 of the awardees in it are women. (b) 6 Padma Vibhushan award were declared. (c) 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri awards were declared.
1. Only (a), (b)
2. Only (b), (c)
3. Only (a), (c)
4. All of these
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) Only (a), (c)
The Padma Awards 2024 list had 132 awards: 5 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri, with 30 women among the awardees. Since there were 5, not 6, Padma Vibhushan awards, only (a) and (c) are correct.
MPSC 2024, question 93प्रश्न 93
Bar Council of India's 'International Lawyers Conference 2023' was inaugurated in which City ?
1. New Delhi
2. Mumbai
3. Kolkata
4. Bengaluru
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bar Council of India's International Lawyers' Conference 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in September 2023. So option (1) is correct.
MPSC 2024, question 94प्रश्न 94
Match the country and the Operations undertaken to protect Indian Nationals Abroad. A (Operations) : B (Country) (a) Operation Ajay : (i) Ukraine (b) Operation Ganga : (ii) Israel (c) Operation Devishakti : (iii) Sudan (d) Operation Kaveri : (iv) Afghanistan
1. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
2. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
3. (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
4. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
Operation Ajay (2023) brought Indians back from Israel, Operation Ganga (2022) from Ukraine, Operation Devi Shakti (2021) from Afghanistan and Operation Kaveri (2023) from Sudan. This is option (3).
MPSC 2024, question 95प्रश्न 95
Recently, Odisha Chief Minister has launched Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana. What is/are the primary objective/s of the scheme ? (a) To promote higher education for girls. (b) Improve maternal and child nutrition in the State. (c) To provide employment opportunities for adolescent girls. (d) Boosting agricultural production in rural area.
1. Only (a) is correct.
2. Only (b) is correct.
3. (a) and (d) are correct.
4. (c) and (d) are correct.
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) Only (b) is correct.
As its name (pushti means nutrition) suggests, the Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana of Odisha aims to improve the nutrition of mothers and children in the state. So only (b) is correct.
MPSC 2024, question 96प्रश्न 96
Match the following pairs : (A) : (B) (a) Dr. Nitin Karmalkar Committee : (i) For implementation of National Education Policy - 2020 in Maharashtra (b) Nitin Karir Committee : (ii) To enquire the incident which happened during the distribution of Maharashtra Bhushan Award (c) Sunil Pawar Committee : (iii) To study why the rates of onion collapse. (d) Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee : (iv) To make the syllabus for pre-primary to degree according to National Education Policy - 2020
1. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
2. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
3. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
4. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
Maharashtra set up the Dr. Nitin Karmalkar committee to plan the implementation of NEP 2020 in the state, the Nitin Karir committee to inquire into the heatstroke deaths at the 2023 Maharashtra Bhushan award ceremony, and the Sunil Pawar committee to study the fall in onion prices. Dr. K. Kasturirangan heads the national steering committee that prepares the curriculum frameworks under NEP 2020, which gives option (1).
MPSC 2024, question 97प्रश्न 97
Identify the correct statements regarding the Chief Minister Solar Agricultural Channel Scheme. (a) This Scheme was started in June 2017, when Devendra Fadanvis was Chief Minister. (b) The main purpose of this Scheme is to provide supply of electricity to farmers through the agricultural feeder. (c) The government has decided to pay ₹ 50,000 per acre as rent to the farmers under this Scheme. (d) Solar panels are set up on government land up to ten kilometres from the 33 kV substation.
1. (a), (d) are correct
2. (a), (b), (c) are correct
3. (a), (b) are correct
4. (a), (c), (d) are correct
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) (a), (b) are correct
The Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana was launched in Maharashtra in June 2017 under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to supply daytime solar power to farmers through agricultural feeders, so (a) and (b) are correct. The official MPSC key treats the lease-rent and distance details in (c) and (d) as wrong and gives option (3).
MPSC 2024, question 99प्रश्न 99
Identify the correct statements regarding M.S. Swaminathan. (a) He was resident of Tamil Nadu. (b) He was educated from Oxford University. (c) He was Scientist of Agriculture department. (d) He was Member of Rajya Sabha for some time. (e) He was awarded by Raman Magsaysay award.
1. (a), (b), (c), (e)
2. (a), (c), (d), (e)
3. (b), (c), (d), (e)
4. (a), (b), (c), (d)
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) (a), (c), (d), (e)
M. S. Swaminathan, the agricultural scientist behind India's Green Revolution, was from Tamil Nadu, was a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha (2007-13) and won the first Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 1971. He did his PhD at Cambridge, not Oxford, so (b) is wrong and option (2) is correct.
MPSC 2024, question 100प्रश्न 100
Which of the following countries are included in the Five Eyes Alliance ? (a) America (b) Britain (c) New Zealand (d) Australia (e) France (f) Germany
1. (a), (b), (c), (d)
2. (a), (b), (c), (e)
3. (a), (b), (e), (f)
4. (a), (b), (c), (d), (e)
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) (a), (b), (c), (d)
The Five Eyes is an intelligence-sharing alliance of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. France and Germany are not members, so of the listed countries (a), (b), (c) and (d) are correct.
MPSC 2023, question 86प्रश्न 86
In which State was the 10th International Tourism Mart organized in November 2022 ?
1. Maharashtra
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Mizoram
4. Assam
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) Mizoram
The 10th International Tourism Mart, held to promote tourism in the North-East, took place at Aizawl in Mizoram in November 2022. So option (3).
MPSC 2023, question 87प्रश्न 87
Choose the correct option considering the following statements. a. Ramesh Bais is appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra. b. Earlier he was the Governor of Tripura State. c. He belongs to Chhattisgarh State.
1. Only a is correct
2. a and b both are correct
3. a and c both are correct
4. a, b and c are correct
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) a, b and c are correct
Ramesh Bais, a politician from Raipur in Chhattisgarh, became Governor of Maharashtra in February 2023; he had earlier been Governor of Tripura and then Jharkhand. All three statements are correct, option (4).
MPSC 2023, question 88प्रश्न 88
Examine the following statements regarding the 'Nutrition Promotion Campaign' of the United Nations. A. Afshan Khan was nominated as the co-ordinator of this Campaign. B. Antony Blinken was nominated as the co-ordinator of this Campaign. C. To eradicate malnutrition by 2030 is the objective of this Campaign. D. This campaign is implemented in countries suffering with malnutrition in the world. Identify the correct statements from the above.
1. A and B are correct
2. C and D are correct
3. A, C and D are correct
4. A, B and D are correct
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) A, C and D are correct
The UN's Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, which works in countries with high malnutrition and aims to end malnutrition by 2030, is coordinated by Afshan Khan, appointed by the UN Secretary-General. Antony Blinken is the US Secretary of State, so B is wrong and option (3) is correct.
MPSC 2023, question 89प्रश्न 89
In the Budget 2023 of Maharashtra State, which Corporations was announced to be established ? A. Raje Umaji Naik Economic Development Corporation. B. Marathwada Milk Development Corporation. C. Jagadjyoti Mahatma Basaveshwar Economic Development Corporation. D. Saint Kashiba Gurav Youth Economic Development Corporation.
1. Only A and D
2. Only A, C and D
3. Only B, C and D
4. Only B and C
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) Only A, C and D
Maharashtra's 2023-24 budget announced several new community economic development corporations, including the Raje Umaji Naik, Jagadjyoti Mahatma Basaveshwar and Sant Kashiba Gurav Youth corporations. A Marathwada Milk Development Corporation was not among them, so the official MPSC key gives option (2).
MPSC 2023, question 90प्रश्न 90
Which of the following city was the host of '5th ASEAN-India Business Summit' in 2023 ?
1. New Delhi
2. Dhaka
3. Kuala Lumpur
4. Singapore city
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) Kuala Lumpur
The 5th ASEAN-India Business Summit was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in March 2023. So option (3).
MPSC 2023, question 91प्रश्न 91
The Shrine of Sammed Shikharji has been in news for the past few days. Identify the correct statements about this pilgrimage site. A. It is the pilgrimage site of Jain community. B. This pilgrimage site is at Girdhi in the Jharkhand State. C. This pilgrimage site is at Aravali Mountain in Rajasthan. D. It is the pilgrimage site of Hindu community.
1. Only A and C are correct
2. Only A and B are correct
3. Only B and C are correct
4. Only C is correct
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) Only A and B are correct
Sammed Shikharji, on Parasnath hill in Giridih district of Jharkhand, is the holiest Jain pilgrimage site, where 20 of the 24 Tirthankaras are believed to have attained nirvana. It was in the news in early 2023 over a plan to develop it for tourism, so option (2).
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MPSC 2023, question 92प्रश्न 92
Which Mission did India conduct to aid earthquake affected in 'Turkey' ?
1. Operation Rahat
2. Operation Hamdard
3. Operation Dost
4. Operation Sakha
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) Operation Dost
After the February 2023 earthquake in Turkey and Syria, India sent NDRF teams, an army field hospital and relief material under 'Operation Dost'. So option (3).
MPSC 2023, question 94प्रश्न 94
Who among the following inaugurated IBA Women's World Boxing Championship, 2023 in New Delhi ?
1. Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
2. Shri Narendra Modi
3. Shri Amit Shah
4. Smt. Jayashree Banerjee
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
The IBA Women's World Boxing Championships 2023 in New Delhi were inaugurated in March 2023 by Anurag Singh Thakur, then Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports. So option (1).
MPSC 2023, question 95प्रश्न 95
Match the following. Winner of Arjun Award 2022 : Sports a. Bhakti Kulkarni : i. Badminton b. Sakshi Kumari : ii. Kabaddi c. Lakshya Sen : iii. Chess (answer order: a b c)
1. i iii ii
2. ii i iii
3. iii ii i
4. i ii iii
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) iii ii i
Among the 2022 Arjuna Award winners, Bhakti Kulkarni is a chess player, Sakshi Kumari a kabaddi player and Lakshya Sen a badminton player. So a-iii, b-ii, c-i, option (3).
MPSC 2023, question 96प्रश्न 96
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) by Government in March 2023 ?
1. Amitava Mukharjee
2. Deepak Mohanty
3. Rajesh Malhotra
4. Supratim Bandopadhyay
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) Deepak Mohanty
Deepak Mohanty, a former RBI Executive Director who was already a whole-time member of PFRDA, was appointed its Chairman in March 2023, succeeding Supratim Bandyopadhyay. So option (2).
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MPSC 2023, question 97प्रश्न 97
Where was the 25th National E-Governance Conference, 2022 held ?
1. Kollam - Kerala
2. Mumbai - Maharashtra
3. Ahmedabad - Gujarat
4. Katra - Jammu Kashmir
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) Katra - Jammu Kashmir
The 25th National Conference on e-Governance was held at Katra in Jammu and Kashmir in November 2022. So option (4).
MPSC 2023, question 98प्रश्न 98
UNESCO has dedicated International Education Day of 2023 to which country's girls and women ?
1. Iran
2. Afghanistan
3. Israel
4. Vietnam
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) Afghanistan
UNESCO dedicated the International Day of Education on 24 January 2023 to the girls and women of Afghanistan, who had been barred from secondary and university education. So option (2).
MPSC 2023, question 99प्रश्न 99
Which country has removed the mention of the British Monarchy from its currency notes in 2023 ?
1. Australia
2. New Zealand
3. Switzerland
4. Canada
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) Australia
In February 2023 the Reserve Bank of Australia announced that its new 5-dollar note would carry an Indigenous design instead of the British monarch's portrait. So option (1).
MPSC 2023, question 100प्रश्न 100
Match the pairs about 'Padma Shri' Award, 2023. Person : Field a. Ramesh Patange : i. Science and Engineering b. Dr. Mahendra Pal : ii. Literature and Education c. Uma Shankar Pande : iii. Art d. Parshuram Khune : iv. Social Work (answer order: a b c d)
1. ii iii i iv
2. iii ii iv i
3. i iv iii ii
4. ii i iv iii
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) ii i iv iii
In the 2023 Padma Shri list, writer Ramesh Patange was honoured for literature and education, Dr. Mahendra Pal for science and engineering, Uma Shankar Pandey for social work and Zadipatti theatre artist Parshuram Khune for art. So a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii, option (4).
MPSC 2022, question 29प्रश्न 29
Which of the following statement/s is/are applicable to the web based utility - BhoomiRashi ? (a) It was launched on 1st April, 2018. (b) It has been launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. (c) It has been introduced to fully digitize and automate the entire process of land acquisition.
1. Only (a) and (b)
2. Only (b) and (c)
3. Only (a) and (c)
4. All of the above
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) All of the above
BhoomiRashi is the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways portal, launched on 1 April 2018, that digitises and automates the land acquisition process for national highways. All three statements hold, option (4).
MPSC 2022, question 33प्रश्न 33
Name the online platform launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to support women entrepreneurs.
1. One Stop Centre Scheme
2. SWADHAR Scheme
3. Mahila E-Haat
4. Digital India
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) Mahila E-Haat
Mahila E-Haat, launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, is an online marketing platform for women entrepreneurs and self-help groups. One Stop Centres and Swadhar deal with women in distress. Option (3).
MPSC 2022, question 71प्रश्न 71
Choose the appropriate option among the following statements : (a) Crimea was a part of Ukraine till 2014. (b) Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. (c) NATO consists of 30 member countries.
1. (a) and (b) are correct
2. Only (c) is correct
3. (a), (b) and (c) are correct
4. (a) and (c) are correct
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) (a), (b) and (c) are correct
Crimea was part of Ukraine until Russia annexed it in March 2014, and at the time of the exam (2022, before Finland joined in 2023) NATO had 30 members. All three are correct, option (3).
MPSC 2022, question 72प्रश्न 72
Former JNU Vice Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has been appointed as the Chairperson of which institution ?
1. NCERT
2. UGC
3. UPSC
4. ISRO
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) UGC
M. Jagadesh Kumar, former Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, became Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in February 2022. Option (2).
MPSC 2022, question 73प्रश्न 73
Who amongst the following was chosen as the 'Time Person of the Year, 2021' by the Internationally acclaimed magazine - Time ?
1. Malala Yousafzai
2. Ratan Tata
3. Elon Musk
4. Kamala Harris
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) Elon Musk
Time magazine named Elon Musk, head of Tesla and SpaceX, its Person of the Year for 2021. Option (3).
MPSC 2022, question 74प्रश्न 74
R. Nagaswamy died in January 2022. He was related to the field of ________.
1. Environment
2. Archaeology
3. Painting
4. Acting
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) Archaeology
R. Nagaswamy was a noted archaeologist and epigraphist, the first director of the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology. Option (2).
MPSC 2022, question 75प्रश्न 75
Which country launched the Hwasong-12 mid-range ballistic missile ?
1. China
2. Japan
3. North Korea
4. South Korea
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) North Korea
The Hwasong-12 is an intermediate-range ballistic missile developed and test-fired by North Korea, including a launch in January 2022. Option (3).
MPSC 2022, question 76प्रश्न 76
Find out the incorrect statement from the following about the Yazidi group.
1. It is one of Iraq's oldest minorities.
2. They are concentrated in northern Iraq around Mount Sinjar.
3. This ancient religion is rumoured to have been founded in 11th century by Umayyad Shaikh.
4. This religion has taken some elements from Christianity so they are targeted by Islamic terrorist groups.
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) This religion has taken some elements from Christianity so they are targeted by Islamic terrorist groups.
The Yazidis are an ancient minority living mainly around Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq, and their faith is linked to the 11th to 12th century Sheikh Adi of Umayyad descent. The official MPSC key marks statement (4) as the incorrect one, option (4).
MPSC 2022, question 78प्रश्न 78
Which racing driver won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Tournament held in March 2022 ?
1. Charles Leclerc
2. Max Verstappen
3. Valtteri Bottas
4. Lewis Hamilton
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah on 27 March 2022, ahead of Charles Leclerc. Option (2).
MPSC 2022, question 80प्रश्न 80
Choose the correct option. (a) Deon Lendore of Trinidad and Tobago died in a car accident in January 2022. (b) He won a Bronze medal in the London Olympics, 2012. (c) Deon Lendore was a Chess Player.
1. Only (a) is correct
2. (a) and (b) are correct
3. (a) and (c) are correct
4. All the three statements are correct
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) (a) and (b) are correct
Deon Lendore was a Trinidad and Tobago sprinter (not a chess player) who won bronze in the 4 x 400 m relay at the 2012 London Olympics; he died in a car crash in Texas in January 2022. So (a) and (b), option (2).
MPSC 2022, question 81प्रश्न 81
Which State has signed Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt as the Brand Ambassador for its Golden Jubilee celebrations ?
1. Sikkim
2. Manipur
3. Assam
4. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (4) Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh, which marked 50 years of being named Arunachal Pradesh (1972) in 2022, signed actor Sanjay Dutt as brand ambassador for its golden jubilee celebrations. Option (4).
MPSC 2022, question 82प्रश्न 82
Which of the following UN specialized agencies has completed 100 years of its formation ?
1. International Labour Organization (ILO)
2. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
3. World Health Organisation (WHO)
4. Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (1) International Labour Organization (ILO)
The ILO was created in 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles and marked its centenary in 2019. FAO (1945) and WHO (1948) are younger, while the UPU (1874) is far older than 100 years. The official MPSC key gives option (1).
MPSC 2022, question 83प्रश्न 83
Consider the following statements and choose the appropriate option : (a) Padma Shri Awardee Milena Salvini was born in Italy. (b) She was a famous Kathakali dancer and had established a dance school named 'Centre Mandapa' in Paris. (c) The Indian Government honoured her with Padma Shri Award in 2019.
1. (a) and (b) are correct
2. Only (c) is correct
3. (a), (b) and (c) are correct
4. (a) and (c) are correct
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (3) (a), (b) and (c) are correct
Milena Salvini, born in Italy, was a Kathakali exponent who founded the Centre Mandapa in Paris to promote Indian dance, and she received the Padma Shri in 2019. All three statements are correct, option (3).
MPSC 2022, question 84प्रश्न 84
Which bank has became the first Indian Bank to have an office in Australia's Victoria State ?
1. Dena Bank
2. SBI
3. BOB
4. PNB
Answer and explanationउत्तर और व्याख्या
Answer:उत्तर: (2) SBI
State Bank of India opened a branch in Melbourne in 2022, becoming the first Indian bank with an office in the Australian state of Victoria. Option (2).
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