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Current Affairs MCQs for Practice – 10 Jan 2022

Question-1

‘Gavialis gangeticus’ is the scientific name of which reptile?Mukul Rohatgi

a)     Gharial

b)    Saltwater crocodile

c)     Gangetic alligator

d)    Mugger crocodile

Ans- a

Explanation-

Recent News: What has enthused wildlife experts is the prospect of reintroducing the gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) in the area to be added to Orang.

Question-2

After more than two years, India is set to start export of ________ to the United States under a new framework agreement signed between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare of India.

a)     Guava

b)    Mangoes

c)     Kashmiri apples

d)    Turmeric

Ans- b

Explanation-

India did not export mangoes to the U.S. for two and a half years as the U.S. phytosanitary inspectors did not visit during 2020 and 2021.

Question-3

In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?

a)     Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey

b)    Australia, Canada, Malaysia and New Zealand

c)     Brazil, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam

d)    Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea

Ans- a

Explanation-

• Recently, India joined the G20 ‘Troika’ and with this India has started the procedure for taking over the G20 presidency next year.
• As a Troika member, India will work closely with Indonesia and Italy to ensure consistency and continuity of the G20’s agenda.
• India will assume the G20 presidency on 1st December 2022 from Indonesia, and will convene the G20 Leaders’ Summit for the first time in India in 2023.

Question-4

Which of the following countries are members of NATO?

1.   North Macedonia

2.   Turkey

3.   Spain

4.   Canada

5.   Italy

6.   Slovakia

Select the correct option using the codes given below:

a)     1, 2, 4 and 5 only

b)    2, 3, 4 and 5 only

c)     1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only

d)    1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Ans- c

Explanation-

Recently Russian President Vladimir Putin warned NATO against deploying its troops and weapons to Ukraine, saying it represents a red line for Russia and would trigger a strong response. Putin said that NATO’s eastward expansion has threatened Russia’s core security interests. He expressed concern that NATO could eventually use the Ukrainian territory to deploy missiles capable of reaching Moscow in just five minutes.

Question-5

Global Nutrition Report is released by which of the following?

a)     World Health Organization

b)    CARE International

c)     United Nations Children's Fund

d)    International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Ans- a

Explanation-

Recently annual Global Nutrition Report 2021 was released by WHO stating that India has made no progress on anaemia and childhood wasting.

Question-6

With reference to Doyang River, consider the following statements:

1.   Also known as Dzu River, it is one of the most important river in the Nagaland.

2.   It drains into DhansiriRiver which is a tributary of BrahmaputraRiver.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a)     1 only

b)    2 only

c)     Both 1 and 2

d)    Neither 1 nor 2

Ans- c

Explanation-

• There has been rising demand by the Land Owners of Doyang against the privitisation of Doyang Hydro Electric Plant (DHEP) of Nagaland.
• Nagaland has also been in news due to recently discontent about the power sharing 2015 Framework Agreement signed between the Centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) for finalizing the Naga Peace Accord. It is now turning out to be the key stumbling block in reaching an agreement between the two sides and finding a permanent solution to the longstanding Naga issue.

Question-7

With reference to Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) Scheme, consider the following statements:

1.   It aims to enhance global competitiveness of MSMEs byhandholding theirmanufacturing processes on quality and environment aspects. 

2.   Financial assistance is provided under the scheme to entitiesfor the activities to be carried out for ZED certification.

3.   Quality Council of India (QCI) has been appointed as the National Monitoring & Implementing Unit (NMIU) for implementation of ZED.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a)     1 and 2 only

b)    2 and 3 only

c)     1 and 3 only

d)    1, 2 and 3

Ans- d

Explanation-

According to the recent data, as many as 23,948 Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) had registered with intent to adopt the principle of the Zero Defect Zero Effect Scheme (ZED).

Question-8

Which of the following statement regarding cotton cultivation is incorrect?

a)     It is a subtropical crop and requires long frost free period for its growth.

b)    Though a light well drained soil is ideally suited for its growth, it can also be cultivated under irrigated conditions.

c)     Gujarat is the leading cotton growing state in India followed by Maharashtra.

d)    India has higher yield per Kg/Hectare in comparison to world average.

Ans- d

Explanation-

Recently trade body Cotton Association of India (CAI) has expressed concerns of India losing its competitiveness to China, Pakistan and Bangladesh in the international market and demanded scraping of import duty on cotton as India requires such ELS and contamination-free sustainable cotton not produced in our country to cater to the international demand..

Question-9

Which of the following is not an example of capital expenditure?

a)     Construction of dam

b)    Payment of wages

c)     Expenditure on accusation of land

d)    Creation of seaport

Ans- b

Explanation-

Crisil’s recent report highlighted the increase in the Central Capex beyond the pre-pandemic trendline. Central Capex grew 31 per cent over the last fiscal and is set to overshoot by 12 per cent pre-pandemic trend level.
State Capex is typically 1.4 times higher than Central Capex, thereby playing the predominant role in infrastructure building.

Question-10

With reference to ground water in India, consider the following statements:

1.   Irrigation sector is the major consumer of groundwater resource in India.

2.   Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), established under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, is responsible for management and development of ground water in India.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a)     1 only

b)    2 only

c)     Both 1 and 2

d)    Neither 1 nor 2

Ans- a

Explanation-

• Recently, an analysis of water level data done by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) indicates that about 33% of the wells monitored have registered decline in ground water levels in the range of 0 – 2 metres.
• Moreover, a decline of more than 4.0 m has also been observed in a few pockets of metro cities like New Delhi, Chennai, Indore, Madurai, Vijayawada, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, and Lucknow, etc.

Source: The Hindu / The Indian Express/ PIB