67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022
Current Affairs Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

Detailed Explanation:

Virat Kohli became the first cricketer to score 3000 runs in T20 Internationals, achieving this milestone during the 2nd T20I against England in Ahmedabad (March 2021).

• Record Achievement: Kohli reached this landmark in just 87 T20I innings, showcasing exceptional consistency in the shortest format.
• Therefore, Virat Kohli holds this historic distinction, making Option 4 the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) focuses on water conservation, efficient irrigation, and micro-irrigation through components like Har Khet Ko Pani and Per Drop More Crop.

Under PMKSY, permissible activities include aquifer recharging, rainwater harvesting structures, watershed development, and surface/minor irrigation—but not standalone construction of individual wells.

Therefore, "Construction of well" is incorrect regarding PMKSY, making Option 1 the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation:

The Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) was announced in Union Budget 2022-23 to develop border villages along India's northern frontier with China, covering states like Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Ladakh.

The programme focuses on improving infrastructure (roads, telecom, health, education), creating livelihood opportunities, and promoting border tourism to prevent migration from these strategically important villages.

Therefore, Statement 3 is correct, making Option 3 the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare released the 4th Advance Estimates for 2020-21, recording wheat production at 109.59 million tonnes, which rounds to 109.5 million tonnes.

Options like 209.5, 501.5, and 201.23 million tonnes are factually incorrect and do not align with official agricultural statistics for that year.

Therefore, 109.5 million tonnes is the correct production figure, making Option 4 the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation:

According to the World Trade Organization (WTO) report published in April 2019, India's share in world merchandise exports for the year 2018 was 1.7%.

This figure represents India's contribution to total global exports of physical commodities and places India among the top 20 trading nations globally.

Therefore, 1.7% is the correct share, making Option 4 the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation:

India's Tax-GDP ratio for FY 2021-22 stood at 11.7%, reflecting improved tax collection post-pandemic. Direct taxes contributed 6.1% and indirect taxes contributed 5.6% to GDP.

The total tax revenue was estimated at ₹22.17 lakh crore in Union Budget 2021-22, marking a significant recovery in fiscal health.

Therefore, the Tax-GDP ratio was 11.7%, making Option 1 the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Budget 2022-23 outlined four main priorities: PM Gati Shakti, Inclusive Development, Productivity Enhancement & Investment with Sunrise Opportunities, Energy Transition and Climate Action, and Financing of Investments.

Disinvestment was a fiscal measure and revenue source but was not listed among the budget's thematic priorities. Options 1, 2, and 4 directly match the stated priorities.

Therefore, Disinvestment was not included in the priorities, making Option 3 the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation:

National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a voluntary retirement savings scheme launched in 2004 for government employees and extended to all citizens in 2009. It is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), established under the PFRDA Act, 2013.

IRDA regulates insurance and not pension funds, making Statement 2 incorrect. NPS does not guarantee regular income to all citizens automatically; it is a voluntary contributory scheme, making Statement 1 incorrect.

Therefore, only Statement 3 is correct, making Option 3 the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation:

Census 2011 data identifies Bhil as India's largest Scheduled Tribe, constituting approximately 38% of the total ST population. They are predominantly distributed across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.

Gond is the second-largest tribe (35.6%), followed by Santhal, Kol, and others. Together, the top six tribes represent over 92% of India's ST population.

Therefore, Bhil being the most populous ST as per Census 2011, Option 2 is the correct answer.