Current Affairs Mcqs – 2nd October 2022

In which district Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme was first launched?

Options:

A. Villupuram

B. Thanjavur

C. Vellore

D. Krishnagiri

Answer: d

Explanation:

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme was launched by Tamilnadu CM MK Stalin in Samanapalli village in Krishnagiri district to deliver essential healthcare at the doorstep of the people.

Who is the first Mughal emperor to show interest in painting?

Options:

A. Akbar

B. Humayun

C. Shah Jahan

D. Babur

Answer: d

Explanation:

Babur enjoyed the company of artists and writers. He left to his successors a legacy if artistic sensitivity; passion for beautiful artistic objects. Miniature paintings is one of the greatest contributions of Mughals.

Sathanur dam is constructed across which river?

Options

A. Kaveri

B. Vaigai

C. Palar

D. Thenpennai 

Answer: D

Explanation:

Sathanur dam is one of the major dams in Tamilnadu. It is constructed across Thenpennai river also called as Pennaiyar river. It is constructed in 1958. Project was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Tamilnadu K Kamaraj.

Which of the following add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle?

1. Photosynthesis
2. Respiration 
3. Decay of organic matter
4. Volcanic eruption 

Options:

A. 1 and 2

B. 3 and 4

C. and 4

D. All the above

Answer: D

Explanation:

 Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and replaces it with oxygen.

Which of the following countries have dual citizenship?

1. Russia.
2. Sri Lanka.
3. USA
4. UK
5. Switzerland.

 Options:

A. 1, 2 and 4

B. 5 and 4

C. 3 and 5

D. 2 and 5

Answer: C

Explanation:

• Dual citizenship is when a person is a citizen of two   countries at the same time. 
   India does not allow for dual citizenship. (Article 5 to 11 deals with citizenship).

6.Which of the following committee related to panchayat raj.

1. L.M Singhvi committee
2. Raghuram rajan committee
3. Gadgil committee
4. Balwant Rai committee

Options:

A. 1, 3 and 4

B. 2 and 3

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 1 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: 

Balwant rai committee: 

In 1957, GOI appointed to examine the working of community development program (1952).

L.M singhvi committee:

In 1986, Rajiv Gandhi government appointed a committee to prepare a concept paper on ‘ Revitalization of panchayat raj institutions for democracy and development ‘.

Gadgil committee:
In 1988, This committee was appointed to suggest the ways to improve the effectiveness of panchayat raj institutions.

Raghuram Rajan committee:

In 2008, on financial sector reforms.