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Current Affairs MCQs for Practice – 17 Jan 2022

Question-1

An undersea volcano erupted close to which Pacific island, sending tsunami waves across the region?

a)     Kiribati

b)    Samoa

c)     Fiji

d)    Tonga

Ans- d

Explanation-

An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.

Question-2

India is the second largest sugar producer in the world after which country?

a)     USA

b)    Brazil

c)     Guyana

d)    Malaysia

Ans- b

Explanation-

India is the second-largest sugar producer in the world after Brazil and it is estimated that more than 5 crore people depend on the cultivation of sugarcane alone for their livelihood.

Question-3

Rickets is a condition associated with the deficiency of which vitamin?

a)     None of the above

b)    Vitamin C

c)     Vitamin E

d)    Vitamin D

Ans- d

Explanation-

Vitamin D deficiency is often associated with rickets. In rickets, the bone tissue does not correctly mineralise calcium and phosphorus, leading to softening of bones resulting in skeletal deformities.

Question-4

Which Indian state has the largest forest cover?

a)     Madhya Pradesh

b)    Maharashtra

c)     Odisha

d)    Arunachal Pradesh

Ans- a

Explanation-

Madhya Pradesh had the largest forest cover, followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra. The top five States in terms of forest cover as a percentage of their total geographical area were Mizoram (84.53%), Arunachal Pradesh (79.33%), Meghalaya (76%), Manipur (74.34%) and Nagaland (73.90%).

Question-5

With which country did India kick off talks for free trade agreement?

a)     The U.K

b)    U.A.E

c)     The U.S

d)    Japan

Ans- a

Explanation-

Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and U.K. Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan kicked off talks for an ambitious, comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday. Mr. Goyal said the negotiations are expected to be completed within a year.

Question-6

Arrange the following countries from North to South:
1. Kenya
2. Ethiopia
3. Tanzania
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a)              1 2 3

b)             2 1 3

c)              1 3 2

d)             3 2 1

Ans- b

Explanation-

Ethiopia – Kenya – Tanzania 

Kenya was in news recently. The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has signed a Joint Development Agreement with Africa50 to develop the Kenya Transmission Project. 

Question-7

Justice Tarkunde Committee sometimes in news is associated with?

a)     Digital Surveillance

b)    Electoral reforms

c)     Disinvestment

d)    Unemployment and public welfare

Ans- b

Explanation-

Jayprakash Narayan on behalf of the Citizens For Democracy had appointed Tarkunde Committee to study and report on scheme for electoral reforms in 1974.  

Question-8

With reference to hate speech, consider the following:
1. K Viswanathan Committee recommended a stricter law to curb online hate speech.
2. India has a specialized legislation to govern hate speech.
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

Question-9

Consider the following statements regarding Toycathon 2021:

1.   It aims to crowd-source innovative toys and games ideas.

2.   It is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Textile Ministry, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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-

Toycathon 2021

·      The Prime Minister of India urged people to be “vocal for local toys”, while interacting with the participants at the Toycathon 2021.

Ministry:

·       It was a joint initiative by the Ministry of Education, WCD (Women and Child Development) Ministry, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Textile Ministry, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and All India Council for Technical Education.

• It was launched on 5th January 2021 to crowd-source innovative toys and games ideas.

Aim:

·       To conceptualize innovative toys based on the Indian value system which will inculcate positive behaviour and good value among the children.

• To promote India as a global toy manufacturing hub (Atmanirbhar Bharat).

Question-10

Bhasha Sangam under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative is launched by:

a)     Ministry of education

b)    Ministry of culture

c)     Ministry of foreign affairs

d)    Niti aayog

Ans- a

Explanation-

Ministry of Education launched Bhasha Sangam under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) to commemorate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat was announced in 2015 on the occasion of the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel under which every State and UT would be paired with another State/UT for a time period, during which they would carry out engagement with one another in the spheres of language, literature, cuisine, festivals, cultural events, tourism etc.

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