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Current Affairs MCQs for Practice – 12 Jan 2022

Question-1

Gap junction delta 2b sometimes seen in news is a?

a)     A specific type of protein found in Zebrafish

b)    Gap between two electrons in a semiconductor

c)     Cold fusion nuclear reactor developed by China

d)    Deepest point in Pacific Ocean

Ans- a

Question-2

With reference to India’s aircraft carriers, consider the following statements:

1. INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier.
2. Presently, the Indian Navy operates a single aircraft carrier, INS Vishal, bought from Russia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a)     1 only

b)    2 only

c)     Both 1 and 2

d)    Neither 1 nor 2

Ans- a

Explanation-

Statement 1 is correct: INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier (IAC-1). 

Statement 2 is incorrect: Currently, the Indian Navy operates a single aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, which was bought from Russia. 

Question-3

Arrange the following countries from North to South:

1. Mexico
2. EL Salvador
3. Guatemala

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a)     1 2 3

b)    3 2 1

c)     1 3 2

d)    3 1 2

Ans- c

Explanation-

The correct order from North to South is: Mexico – Guatemala – El Salvador 

El Salvador has been in news since it adopted Bitcoin as legal tender. Moreover, Yucatan peninsula was also in news recently wrt Mayan civilization.

Question-4

With reference to Smart Cities Mission, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
2. There is no standard definition or template of a smart city.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a)     1 only

b)    2 only

c)     Both 1 and 2

d)    Neither 1 nor 2

Ans- c

Explanation-

What is the Smart Cities Mission? 

The Smart Cities Mission was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2015. 

Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme. 

Question-5

With reference to Mahakali River, consider the following statements:
1. The river originates in Chemayungdung glacier near Mansarovar lake.
2. Mahakali Treaty signed between India and Nepal recognizes the Mahakali River as a boundary river between the two countries.
3. It joins Ghaghra River, a tributary of the Ganges.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a)     1 only

b)    2 only

c)     Both 1 and 2

d)    Neither 1 nor 2

Ans- c

Explanation-

Statement 1 is incorrect: The river originates at Kalapani in the Himalayas in the Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand.  Statement 2 and 3 are correct.

Question-6

Hyderabad Declaration was recently seen in news. It is related to which of the following?

a)     Climate change

b)    e-Governance

c)     E-mobility

d)    Infrastructure

Ans- b

Explanation-

In the 24th National Conference on e-Governance the ‘Hyderabad Declaration’ on e-Governance was adopted. The declaration aims to bring citizens and governments closer through digital platforms and transform citizen services through the use of technology.

Question-7

With reference to Mediation, consider the following statements:
1. It is a way of resolving conflicts where two or more parties decide to reach an agreement with the support of a third, neutral party.
2. India has a standalone legislation that facilitate mediation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a)     1 only

b)    2 only

c)     Both 1 and 2

d)    Neither 1 nor 2

Ans- a

Explanation-

Statement 1 is correct.  Statement 2 is incorrect: In India, though mediation finds legitimacy in some specific laws such as the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Companies Act, 2013, the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019; there is no standalone legislation as yet. 

Question-8

With reference to CVC, consider the following statements:
1. It is a constitutional body.
2. It works under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a)     1 only

b)    2 only

c)     Both 1 and 2

d)    Neither 1 nor 2

Ans- d

Explanation-

Statement 1 is incorrect: Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an apex Indian governmental body created in 1964 to address governmental corruption. In 2003, the Parliament enacted a law conferring statutory status on the CVC.  Statement 2 is incorrect: The CVC is not controlled by any Ministry/Department. It is an independent body which is only responsible to the Parliament. 

Question-9

With reference to Red Sanders, consider the following statements:
1. It is classified as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red list.
2. It is listed under Appendix II of CITES and thus banned from international trade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a)     1 only

b)    2 only

c)     Both 1 and 2

d)    Neither 1 nor 2

Ans- b

Explanation-

Statement 1 is incorrect: The species is endemic to a distinct tract of forests in Andhra Pradesh. It was classified as ‘near threatened’ in 2018 and has now joined the ‘endangered’ list once again in 2021.  Statement 2 is correct: It is listed under Appendix II of CITES and is banned from international trade. The harvest of the tree is also restricted at the state level, but despite this illegal trade continues. 

Question-10

Jallikattu Festival, belongs to which of the Indian state:

a)     Andhra Pradesh

b)    Kerala

c)     Tamil Nadu

d)    Karnataka

Ans- c

Source: The Hindu / The Indian Express/ TOI/ HT/PIB