BPSC CCE Prelims
Current Affairs Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
Solved Previous Year Questions (PYQs) for Current Affairs in BPSC CCE Prelims in English & Hindi Medium.
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Who was the foreign Chief Guest in the Republic Day parade in 2021?
Detailed Explanation:
The 2021 Republic Day parade had no foreign Chief Guest due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and logistical constraints, marking a rare departure from the traditional practice of inviting a distinguished foreign dignitary.
None of the leaders mentioned—Boris Johnson, Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama, or Sheikh Hasina—attended as Chief Guest in 2021. The parade proceeded with domestic dignitaries only.
Therefore, Option 5 (None of the above/More than one of the above) is the correct answer.
Who is the Permanent Representative of India in the UN?
Detailed Explanation:
T. S. Tirumurti served as India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2020 to 2021. He was succeeded by Ruchira Kamboj in 2022, making her the first woman to hold this position.
Tarun Bajaj was Revenue Secretary, Ajay Seth is Economic Affairs Secretary, and Harsh Vardhan Shringla served as Foreign Secretary—none held the UN Permanent Representative role during the question's relevant timeframe.
Therefore, based on the options given and the timeframe referenced, Option 2 is the correct answer.
The ‘Digital India Award, 2020’ was given to the Bihar Government for
Detailed Explanation:
The Bihar Government received the Digital India Award 2020 for its innovative mobile application that provided critical services to migrant workers and citizens stranded outside Bihar during the COVID-19 lockdown. The app facilitated registration, tracking, and coordination for their safe return.
Options 1, 2, and 3 relate to general IT initiatives but were not the specific reason for this award. The recognition was exclusively for the state's pandemic-response digital solution.
Therefore, providing services to stranded people during COVID-19 lockdown was the awarded initiative, making Option 4 the correct answer.
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From which district of Bihar was the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan launched by the Prime Minister in 2020?
Detailed Explanation:
The Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 June 2020 from Telihar village in Khagaria district, Bihar. This scheme aimed to provide employment and livelihood opportunities to migrant workers returning to their home states during the COVID-19 pandemic, covering 116 districts across 6 states.
The campaign focused on executing infrastructure and livelihood projects in rural areas, utilizing the skills of returning migrants.
Therefore, Khagaria is the correct district, making Option 4 the correct answer.
Pattiseema Project is associated with the integration of which of the following rivers?
Detailed Explanation:
The Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project (also known as Polavaram-Pattiseema Link) was launched in 2015 to divert 80 TMC of surplus Godavari water into the Krishna delta through a 24-km canal and lift infrastructure near Polavaram in Andhra Pradesh.
It addresses water scarcity in drought-prone Krishna basin districts and supports irrigation in the delta region; the other river pairs listed are not connected by this project.
Therefore, Pattiseema integrates Krishna and Godavari, making Option 2 the correct answer.
In the recent Union Budget, the FM has increased the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector from the existing one to
Detailed Explanation:
The Union Budget 2021-22 raised the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 49% to 74%, allowing greater foreign participation while retaining Indian management and control safeguards.
This policy change aimed to boost capital inflow, improve insurance penetration, and align with broader economic liberalization measures in the financial sector.
Therefore, 74% is the updated FDI limit, making Option 3 the correct answer.
As per the Union Budget, 2021, the fiscal deficit is estimated to be how much percent of the GDP in 2021-22
Detailed Explanation:
The Union Budget 2021-22 projected a fiscal deficit of 6.8% of GDP for FY 2021-22, a reduction from the revised estimate of 9.5% for FY 2020-21.
This consolidation reflected the government's strategy to manage pandemic-related expenditures while initiating fiscal recovery through increased capital expenditure and disinvestment targets.
Therefore, 6.8% is the correct fiscal deficit estimate, making Option 4 the correct answer.
The second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) is to be implemented during which time period?
Detailed Explanation:
Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen Phase II was launched in 2020-21 with a duration of five years, extending until 2024-25. The mission focuses on sustaining Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status and improving solid and liquid waste management in rural areas.
This phase builds upon the achievements of SBM-G Phase I (2014-2019), which achieved universal sanitation coverage across rural India.
Therefore, the implementation period 2020-21 to 2024-25 makes Option 3 the correct answer.
With reference to the Bare Necessities Index (BNI), consider the following statements
- The economic survey has come up with the Bare Necessities Index at rural and urban levels.
- The BNI has been created for all States for 2018 only.
- The BNI is based on 26 indicators
- The BNI consists of six dimensions
Which of the above statements are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
The Bare Necessities Index (BNI) was introduced in Economic Survey 2020-21 to measure access to basic amenities at household level.
- Statement 1 is Correct: BNI was computed separately for rural and urban areas across all states and UTs.
- Statement 3 is Correct: The index is based on 26 indicators covering water, sanitation, housing, micro-environment, and other necessities.
- Statement 2 is Incorrect: BNI was created for 2012 and 2018, not 2018 alone, to track progress.
- Statement 4 is Incorrect: BNI comprises five dimensions (water, sanitation, housing, micro-environment, other facilities), not six.
- Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct, making Option 1 the correct answer.
According to the Census of India, 2011 which Scheduled Tribe is largest in India?
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.
Choose the correct statement related to the National Pension Scheme (NPS).
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.
Which of the following is not included in the priorities of India Budget 2022-23?
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.
What was the Tax-GDP ratio in the financial year 2021-22 in India?
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.
What was India's share in World Exports by commodity divisions and groups in 2018?
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.
What was the total production of wheat in India as per the 4th advance estimates in the year 2020-21?
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.