Current Affairs MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams
Date: 30 March 2022
Q1. Consider the following applications of 5G technology:
1. Additive Manufacturing
2. Augmented and Virtual Reality
3. Internet of Things (IoT)
4. Autonomous Vehicles
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
a) 1,2 and 3 only
b) 2,3 and 4 only
c) 1,3 and 4 only
d) All of these
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Q2. Which of the following organisations releases the ‘Sustaining Global Value Chains’ report?
a) World Trade Organization
b) World Bank
c) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
d) International Labour Organization
Answer: (C)
Explanation: In a new report by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on Sustaining Global Value Chains (GVCs) pathways for India to better integrate with GVCs are explored.
Q3. Consider the following statements about Chambal river.
1. The Chambal River is located in northern India and flows through three
Indian states Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
2. The main tributaries of Chambal include the Banas and Mej rivers on the left
and the Parbati, Kali Sindh and Shipra rivers on the right.
3. It rises in the old Vindhya Range and flows in northeastern direction.
4. It is the biggest tributary of the Yamuna River.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1,2 and 4
d. All of the above
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
- The Chambal River is located in northern India and flows through three Indian states: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The Chambal also forms part of the Rajasthan-Madhya Pradesh boundary.
- About 885 km (550 miles) long, it rises in the old Vindhya Range and flows in northeastern direction.
- There, it becomes the second biggest tributary of the Yamuna River, which is the largest tributary of the Ganges.
- It rises in the old Vindhya Range and flows in northeastern direction.
Q4. Colombo Security Conclave, a trilateral maritime security grouping is among Sri Lanka and__________?
1. India
2. Maldives
3. China
4. Russia
Choose the correct choice from the options given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 2 and 3 only
Answer: (A)
Explanation: Colombo Security Conclave, a trilateral maritime security grouping of India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, where intelligence sharing is also a part of this trilateral security cooperation.
Q5. With reference to Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) Consider the following Statements -
1. ETPBS is developed by Bharat Electronics Limited and
Electronics Corporation of India Limited.
2. Class of Electors who are eligible for ETPBS includes the wife and children
of a Service Voter who ordinarily resides with him.
Select the correct Statement(s) using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
- ETPBS is developed by Election Commission of India with the help of Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), for the use of the Service Voters.
- Class of Electors who are eligible for ETPBS
- Service Voters, other than those who opt for proxy voting (Classified Service Voters).
- The wife of a Service Voter who ordinarily resides with him.
- Overseas Voters
Q6. Consider the following statements:
1. According to recent data, the share of agriculture in GDP increased to
around 20% percent in 2020-21 from 17.8 per cent in 2019-20.
2. The last time the contribution of the agriculture sector in GDP was at 20 per
cent was in 2003-04.
3. India ranks 2nd in the world in agriculture production.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
- According to recent data, the share of agriculture in GDP increased to around 20% percent in 2020-21 from 17.8 per cent in 2019-20.
- The last time the contribution of the agriculture sector in GDP was at 20 per cent was in 2003-04.
- India ranks 2nd in the world in agriculture production.
Q7. Which of the following SDGs cater to sustainable Cities and Communities?
A) SDG 9
B) SDG 11
C) SDG 10
D) SDG 8
Answer: (B)
Explanation: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
