UPSC Current affairs by Santhosh Rao sir

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Q).Consider the following statements regarding the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 and its recent amendments: 1.   The Act establishes the Civil Registration System (CRS) as the statutory framework for compulsory registration of births and deaths in India. 2.   The 2023 amendment enabled birth certificates to function as a single document for updating records such as Aadhaar, passports, electoral rolls, educational records, and driving licences. 3.   One of the objectives of the 2026 Amendment Bill is to improve the accuracy of demographic and vital statistics while preventing identity-related fraud. 4.   The Amendment Bill mandates judicial approval for all delayed registrations, irrespective of the duration of delay. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1,3 and 4 only C: 1, 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q).With reference to the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, consider the following statements: 1.   The Bill amends Section 13(3) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. 2.   Registration of a birth or death delayed by more than two years will require an order from a First-Class Judicial Magistrate. 3.   Registration delayed between one and two years will continue to be approved by the District Magistrate (DM), Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), or Executive Magistrate. 4.   The Bill abolishes the Civil Registration System (CRS) and replaces it with a judicial registration mechanism. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1,3 and 4 only C: 1, 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q).With reference to the recent migration crisis in Ceuta, consider the following statements: 1.   Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish autonomous cities located on the northern coast of Africa. 2.   They constitute the European Union's only land borders with Africa. 3.   The sudden migrant surge was attributed solely to a ruling of the Spanish Supreme Court that legally permitted all migrants arriving by sea to remain in Spain. 4.   Spain coordinated with Morocco to strengthen border controls and facilitate the return of migrants. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1,2 and 4 only C: 1, 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q).Which of the following best reflects the achievements and challenges associated with the PM-KISAN Scheme? 1.   More than 92% of beneficiaries used the assistance for agricultural activities and farm investments. 2.   Nearly 85% of beneficiaries reported increased agricultural income and reduced dependence on informal credit. 3.   The scheme covers tenant farmers, sharecroppers, and landless agricultural labourers. 4.   Inaccurate land records and delays in Aadhaar-based e-KYC remain significant implementation challenges. Select the correct answer using the code below: #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1,3 and 4 only C: 1, 2 and 4 only D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q).With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme, consider the following statements: 1.   PM-KISAN is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the Government of India. 2.   Eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 annually in three equal installments through the Aadhaar-enabled Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism. 3.   The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development. 4.   The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the scheme from 2026–27 to 2030–31 with a financial outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore. Which of the statements given above are correct? A: 1 and 2 only B: 1,3 and 4 only C: 1, 2 and 4 only D: 1, 2, 3 and 4 #MCQs

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