Current

Affairs
MCQ
(Consolidation)

January 2021
(Part-II)

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1. Consider the following statements: 3. Mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother, while
1. Oman shares its land borders with UAE, Yemen and nuclear DNA is inherited from both parents.
Saudi Arabia only. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2. Al Najah is the Army Exercise between India and Oman. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
7. Consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The Open Skies Treaty between two countries provides
2. Consider the following statements about Thiruvalluvar: rights for airlines to offer international passenger and
cargo services.
1. The classic Tamil language text Thirukkural was written
by Thiruvalluvar. 2. Open Sky agreement allows a member State to
undertake surveillance on any part of the host nation.
2. Valluvar kottam temple in Chennai is built in the
memory of Thiruvalluvar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding
the different shapes of economic recovery?:
3. Consider the following statements:
(a) In Z-shaped the economic disruption lasts for a small
1. The Nagi-Nakti Bird Sanctuaries is located in BIhar.
period wherein more than people’s incomes, it is their
2. The Kalrav bird festival was recently held at the Nagi- ability to spend is restricted.
Nakti bird sanctuaries.
(b) In V-shaped the incomes and jobs are permanently
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? lost, and the economic growth recovers gradually.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) In U-shaped the economy after falling, struggles around
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 a low growth rate for some time, before rising gradually
to usual levels.
4. Consider the following statements: (d) In K-Shaped after a recession, different parts of the
1. The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana aims to boost economy recover at different rates, times, or
research and development in the 2G Ethanol. magnitudes.

2. In India, the current permissible level of blending is

9. Consider the following statements regarding Semeru
20% of ethanol with gasoline.
volcano:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is a part of the Island arcs formed by the subduction
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only of the Indo-Australian plate below Sunda Plate.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. It is prone to seismic upheaval due to its location on
the Pacific’s Ring of Fire.
5. Which of the following reports are published by the United Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. Emission Gap Report
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Global Environment Outlook
3. Invest into Healthy Planet 10. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding
Select the correct answer using the code given below: the ‘Western disturbances’?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) It is an extra-tropical storm originating in the
Mediterranean region.
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) It is associated with rainfall, snowfall and fog in
6. With reference to Mitochondria, which of the following northern India.
statements are correct? (c) It is important for the development of the Kharif crop
1. Mitochondrial DNA is the small circular chromosome. in the Northern subcontinent.

2. The mitochondria produce cellular energy in the form (d) It travels from the western to the eastern direction on
of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). high-altitude westerly jet streams.
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11. Consider the following statements about Rare Diseases: 16. Consider the following statements about Bandipur Tiger
1. More than half of the rare diseases are genetic in origin Reserve:
and hence mainly impact children. 1. It is located at the tri-junction area of states of
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
2. Lysosomal storage disorder is a metabolic disease
caused by excessive release of enzymes. 2. It is located between river Kabini in the north and
Tungabhadra in the south.
3. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic
disorder caused by alterations of protein in the body. 3. The Bandipur tiger reserve has the single largest Asiatic
Elephant population in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
12. Consider the following statements about the Indian Star
17. Consider the following statements with respect to Shadow
Tortoise:
entrepreneurships:
1. It is found in Central and Southern part of India only.
1. These are the businesses that sell legitimate goods and
2. It is protected under Schedule 1 of the Wild Life services but are not registered with the government.
Protection Act 1972
2. The unlicensed taxicab services and e-pharmacies are
3. It is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List. examples of shadow entrepreneurship.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? 3. India and Indonesia have the highest number of
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only shadow entrepreneurs.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
13. With reference to the Bad Bank, consider the following (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
statements:
1. These are the banking institutions which are facing 18. Consider the following pairs:
balance sheet problems. Military Exercise Country
2. The banks are restricted from getting involved in 1. Ex Desert Knight-21 India and France
lending and taking deposits.
2. Varuna India and Russia
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. Mitra Shakti India-Sri Lanka
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
14. With reference to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC),
consider the following statements:
19. Consider the following statements:
1. The CVC was set up on the recommendations of the K.
1. Carbon sequestration is the temporary storage of
Santhanam Committee.
carbon in plants, soils, geologic formations, and the
2. The CVC is an investigating agency under the Union ocean.
Home Ministry.
2. The dumping of iron in the ocean helps in CO2
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? absorption.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
15. With reference to Indian Railway Finance Corporation
(IRFC), consider the following statements: 20. Which of the following statements are correct about Guru
1. It is the dedicated market borrowing arm of the Indian Gobind Singh?
Railways. 1. He founded the principles of Khalsa.
2. It could lease the railway infrastructure assets. 2. He fought against the Mughals in the battle of Muktsar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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21. Which of the following is not a ballistic Missiles of India? 2. The scope of the pardoning power of the President is
1. Shaurya 2. BrahMos wider than that of the Governor.
3. Prithvi 4. NAG Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 and 2
(c) 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
27. With reference to AstroSat, consider the following
statements:
22. Consider the following statements regarding the E-Waste
1. It is the first dedicated Indian astronomy mission.
Management Rules, 2016:
1. Producers have been made responsible for the 2. It enables the simultaneous multi-wavelength
collection of E-waste and for its exchange. observations of various astronomical objects with a
single satellite.
2. Deposit Refund Scheme has been introduced to
promote recycling of electrical and electronic Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
equipment . (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
28. Consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Angiogenesis is the process through which new blood
vessels are formed from pre-existing vessels.
23. With reference to the Government borrowings, consider
the following statements: 2. Angiogenesis inhibitors are unique cancer-fighting
agents.
1. Seventh schedule of the Indian Constitution gives
powers of raising foreign loans to both Centre and Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
State. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. State Governments need to obtain the consent of the (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Centre for raising fresh loans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 29. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Chandra and Bhaga river.
2. The Bhaga river originates from Surya taal lake situated
24. Consider the following statements: west of the Bara-lacha la pass in Himachal Pradesh.
1. Article 110 of the Constitution deals with Money Bills. 3. The Ratle hydroelectric project is proposed to be built
on the Bhaga River.
2. Money bills can be introduced in both Lok Sabha and
Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Money bills can be amended or rejected by the Rajya (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
Sabha. (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only 30. Consider the following statements:
1. The summoning of Parliament is specified in Article 85
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
of the Constitution.

25. Which of the following is correct about India Innovation 2. Three compulsory Parliament sessions in a year is
Index Report? mandated by the Constitution.
1. India Innovation Index Report is released by NITI Aayog. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. This index has been developed on the lines of the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Global Innovation Index. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Number of Internet subscribers is one of the
parameters considered in measurement of this index. 31. Consider the following statements about Smart Anti Airfield
Weapon (SAAW):
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. It is indigenously developed by the Defence Research
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only and Development Organisation (DRDO).
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. The weapon is designed to strike ground targets.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
26. Consider the following statements:
1. The President cannot exercise his power of pardon (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
independent of the government. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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32. Consider the following statements: 37. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding
1. Exercise Kavach is a bi-lateral military exercise of Indian the President’s veto power?
Airforce and Royal Australian Air Force. (a) The President has the power to either sign off or
2. The Andaman and Nicobar command is the first withhold his consent on a bill under Article 111.
integrated theatre command in India. (b) The President cannot exercise his suspensive veto in
3. Exercise Sea-Vigil and TROPEX are biennial coastal relation to Money Bill.
security exercises.
(c) The President cannot exercise any veto power in
Which of the statements given above is/ are not correct? relation to constitutional amendment bills.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (d) The bill is kept pending by the President for an
(c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only indefinite period by exercising absolute veto.

33. Consider the following statement regarding Sree Narayana 38. Consider the following statements:
Guru: 1. In a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) each partner is
1. He was a proponent and re-evaluators of Advaita responsible or liable for another partner’s misconduct
Vedanta. or negligence.
2. He provided the impetus for Vaikom agitation which 2. In a partnership firm every partner is not liable jointly
was aimed at temple entry. for all acts of the firm done while he is a partner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
34. With reference to the National Centre for Polar and Ocean
Research (NCPOR), consider the following statements: 39. With reference to the Green Bonds, consider the following
statements:
1. It was established as an autonomous Research and
Development Institution of the Ministry of Earth 1. It is a debt instrument with which capital is being raised
Sciences. to fund green projects.
2. It is designated as a nodal body to coordinate among 2. The green bonds have been crucial in increasing
various scientific bodies to promote domestic scientific financing to sunrise sectors.
research capacities in the Arctic.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
40. Consider the following statements:
35. With reference to Subhas Chandra Bose, consider the
following statements: 1. ShramShakti portal aims to collect data related to tribal
migrant workers and link them with the existing welfare
1. He opposed Motilal Nehru Report on the issue of
schemes.
dominion status for India.
2. He opposed the suspension of the Civil Disobedience 2. Pradhan Manti Van Dhan Yojana aims to strengthen
Movement. the Self help groups into Tribal Producer Companies.
3. He won the congress presidential elections at Haripura Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
in 1938. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 41. Which of the following reports are released by the United
Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD):
36. Consider the following statements: 1. Investment Trends Monitor Report
1. Risa is a handwoven cloth worn by tribals communities 2. Global Financial Stability Report
of Tripura
3. Technology and Innovation Report
2. Garia Puja is celebrated as a harvest festival by the
ethnic tribes in Tripura . 4. The Least Developed Countries Report
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 no 2 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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42. Consider the following statements about Green Tax: 3. India is not a signatory to the Budapest convention on
1. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will levy cybercrime.
a green tax on transport vehicles older than eight years. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
2. CNG-vehicles, tractors and harvesters will be charged (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
comparatively lower green tax.
(c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 48. Which of the following statements about Govind Ballabh
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Pant are correct?
1. He participated in the Non-Cooperation movement as
43. Consider the following statements: well as Salt march during the Civil Disobedience
1. The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) is a Movement.
statutory body under the Ministry of Railways. 2. He was against a separate electorate for minorities.
2. The RLDA has approved the redevelopment of New Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Delhi Railway Station under Transit-Oriented
Development (TOD) concept. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
49. With reference to the International Energy Agency (IEA),
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 consider the following statements:
1. The IEA is an autonomous organisation established in
44. Consider the following statements : the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-
1. The World Economic Outlook Report is released by the operation and Development (OECD).
International Monetary Fund (IMF).
2. The Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP) was
2. The IMF was set up after the Second World War to launched by the IEA in 2017.
assist in the reconstruction of war-ravaged countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

50. With reference to the appointment of judges in India,

45. With reference to Padma Awards, consider the following
consider the following statements:
statements:
1. The judges of Supreme Court and High court are
1. Padma Bhushan is highest in the hierarchy of Padma
Awards. appointed on the recommendation of the National
Judicial Appointments Commission.
2. The Padma Awards Committee is constituted by the
Prime Minister every year. 2. The Chief Justice of the High Court is appointed by the
president in consultation with the Chief Justice of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? and the Governor of the State.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. On the Presidential reference the individual opinion of
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Chief Justice of India is final.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
46. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
1. Barasingha is found exclusively in Kanha Tiger Reserve.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Barasingha is the state animal of Madhya Pradesh.
3. Barasingha is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List. 51. Consider the following statements about India Justice
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Report 2020:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only 1. It ranks the states on the basis of Judiciary, Police,
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Prisons and Legal Aid.
2. Tamil Nadu has the highest percentage of women police
47. With reference to cyber crimes, consider the following officers.
statements: 3. Sikkim has the highest percentage of women HC Judges
1. Spoofing attacks are designed to gain access to or while Bihar has no women judges in High Courts.
damage one’s computer and gather personal
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
information.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
2. The International Telecommunication Union is a UN
specialised agency that deals with cyber security issues. (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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52. With reference to Geographical Indication (GI) tag, consider 56. Consider the following statements about Future Investment
the following statements: Initiative Forum:
1. GI is governed by the WTO’s agreement on Trade- 1. It is described as Davos in the Desert.
Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). 2. It is organised by the World Economic Forum.
2. The registration of a geographical indication in India is Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
valid for a period of 10 years only.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 57. Consider the following statements about Covid-19
Performance Index:
53. Consider the following statements: 1. It is released by the World Health Organization.
1. Kala Utsav is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture. 2. New Zealand is the best performing nation.
2. Kala Utsav aims at showcasing the talent of school Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
students at national, state and district level. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana is an initiative for promoting (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
arts by the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? 58. The ‘Great Reset Initiative’ recently seen in the news is
launched by?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) World Economic Forum’s (WEF)
(c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) United Nations
54. With which of the following organisations/ movements was (c) World Health organisation
Lala Lajpat Rai associated? (d) World Bank
1. Servants of People Society
2. Hindu Relief Movement 59. Which of the following countries/ organization will
participate in the West Asia Peace Conference?
3. All India Trade Union Congress
1. Palestine 2. Egypt
4. Hindu Mahasabha
3. United Nations 4. Russia
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

55. With reference to the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, 60. Consider the following statements:
consider the following statements:
1. The Nilgiri Elephant Corridor is situated on a plateau
1. The bonds are issued by the Reserve Bank of India on connecting the Western and the Eastern Ghats.
behalf of the Central Government.
2. Some of the tributaries of the river Cauvery have their
2. The gold bonds are sold only to resident Indian entities. catchment areas within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answers
1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (d) 6. (d) 7. (d) 8. (b) 9. (c) 10. (c)
11. (c) 12. (a) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15. (c) 16. (c) 17. (d) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20. (c)
21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25. (d) 26. (c) 27. (c) 28. (c) 29. (a) 30. (a)
31. (c) 32. (a) 33. (c) 34. (c) 35. (d) 36. (c) 37. (d) 38. (d) 39. (c) 40. (c)
41. (c) 42. (a) 43. (c) 44. (c) 45. (b) 46. (d) 47. (a) 48. (c) 49. (c) 50. (b)
51. (d) 52. (c) 53. (c) 54. (d) 55. (c) 56. (b) 57. (a) 58. (a) 59. (d) 60. (c)