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Current Affairs MCQs for Practice – 04 Jan 2022

Question-1

What is the income criterion for the ‘Economically Weaker Sections’ quota?

a)     ₹5 lakh

b)    ₹6 lakh

c)     ₹8 lakh

d)    ₹7 lakh

Ans- c

Explanation-

A government committee report in the Supreme Court has said that “income” is a “feasible criterion” for defining the “Economically Weaker Sections” (EWS) in society, and the annual family income of ₹8 lakh is a “reasonable” threshold to determine EWS in order to extend reservation in admissions and jobs.

Question-2

India accounts for how much of the total childbirths in the world?

a)     A third

b)    A fourth

c)     A sixth

d)    A fifth

Ans- d

Explanation-

India accounts for a fifth of the total childbirths in the world, with a maternal mortality rate of 113 per 1,00,000 live births. 

Question-3

The Election Commission of India has how many members?

a)     Five

b)    Two

c)     Three

d)    Four

Ans- c

Explanation-

All indications are that elections to five State Assemblies — Goa, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab — will be held on time, regardless of the rising new wave of COVID-19. The three-member Election Commission of India (ECI) has visited four States over the past weeks to assess the preparedness, which is usually one of the last steps before the announcement of the poll schedule.

Question-4

The presidency of the EU Council rotates among the member states every 6 months. Which country’s turn at the rotating presidency started on January 01?

a)     Sweden

b)    Spain

c)     France

d)    Germany

Ans- c

Explanation-

The giant blue flag was raised in place of a French flag on New Year’s Eve to mark France’s turn at the rotating presidency of the EU Council. The arch, a monument to war dead, and other landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Pantheon are also being illuminated with blue lights for the remainder of this week.

Question-5

Over 200 Hindu pilgrims from India, the U.S. and the Middle East prayed at which 100-year-old temple in Pakistan, a year after the temple was demolished by a mob belonging to a radical Islamist party?

a)     Multan Sun temple

b)    Lad Khan temple

c)     Hinglaj Mata temple

d)    Maharaja Paramhans Ji temple

Ans- d

Over 200 Hindu pilgrims from India, the U.S. and the Middle East prayed at the 100-year-old renovated Maharaja Paramhans Ji temple in Pakistan recently amidst tight security, a year after the temple was demolished by a mob belonging to a radical Islamist party.

Question-6

The Centre is expected to clear a ₹6,000-crore worth, 35-km elevated road that will run over nine corridors used by the animals of ______________________ national park.

a)     Gir Forest National Park

b)    Anshi National Park

c)     Kaziranga National Park

d)    Guindy National Park

Ans- c

Explanation-

The Assam government is awaiting the Centre’s clearance for an elevated road over nine corridors used by the animals of the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve usually during high floods. The 35-km elevated road will run along an existing arterial highway.

Question-7

Which of the following technology areas are included under Cyber Physical Systems?

1. Internet of Things (IoT)
2. Big Data
3. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a)     1 and 2 only

b)    2 and 3 only

c)     1 and 3 only

d)    1, 2 and 3

Ans- D

Explanation-

·      Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) are a new class of engineered systems that integrate computation and physical processes in a dynamic environment. 

·      It encompasses the technology areas of Cybernetics, the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI) among others. 

Question-8

Gender Development Index (GDI) is published by which of the following organizations?

a)     WB

b)    UNDP

c)     IMF

d)    WEF

Ans- b

Explanation-

The GDI measures gender gaps in human development achievements by accounting for disparities between women and men in three basic dimensions of human development—health, knowledge and living standards using the same component indicators as in the HDI. 

Question-9

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was sometimes seen in news. The Abhiyan is related to which of the following?

a)     It is a campaign to make vulnerable districts to achieve ODF status and help them to maintain that.

b)    It is a campaign to promote ecofriendly practices in urban areas.

c)     It is launched in most vulnerable districts in terms of usage of drugs and aims to make India Drugs-Free.

d)    It is a campaign to promote reading habits among school children.

Ans- c

Explanation-

‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ or a ‘Drugs-Free India Campaign’ was launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The campaign was launched across 272 districts of the country found to be most vulnerable in terms of usage of drugs in the country.    The focal points of the Campaign are preventive, mass education and sensitization, capacity building of service providers, positive partnership with educational institutions, and augmentation of treatment, rehabilitation and counselling facilities. 

Question-10

What are the advantages of Genetically Modified crops?

1. Crop Protection.
2. Increase yield and income.
3. Increase species diversity.
4. Food Security.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a)     1 and 3 only

b)    1 and 2 only

c)     1, 2 and 3 only

d)    1, 2 and 4 only

Ans- d

Explanation-

Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct.  Crop Protection: The initial objective for developing GM plants was to improve crop protection. GM crops have improved resistance to diseases, pest, insects and herbicides. They also have improved tolerance to cold/heat, drought and salinity.  Food security: Given the increased growth of global population and increased urbanisation, GM crops offer one of the promising solutions to meet the world’s food security needs.  GM crops reduce species diversity. For example, Insect-resistant plants might harm insects that are not their intended target and thus result in destruction of that particular species. 

Source- The Hindu Newspaper/ The Indian Express/ Down to Earth /PIB