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This section includes 629 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 451. |
How many educational institutes from India feature in the top 200 list of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2021? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 452. |
Fitch Solutions has cut India's economic growth forecast for the financial year 2020-21 to how much per cent? |
| A. | 1.6 |
| B. | 1.8 |
| C. | 2.0 |
| D. | 2.2 |
| E. | 2.4 |
| Answer» C. 2.0 | |
| 453. |
According to Care Ratings, due to lower demand of petroleum products, India’s crude oil import is likely to fall by how much per cent in FY 21? |
| A. | 6.8 |
| B. | 7.5 |
| C. | 8.9 |
| D. | 9.7 |
| E. | 10.6 |
| Answer» D. 9.7 | |
| 454. |
How many Indians are among the individuals who have been named in the 'World's 100 Most Influential People in Climate Policy for 2019'? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 7 |
| C. | 11 |
| D. | 15 |
| E. | 23 |
| Answer» C. 11 | |
| 455. |
In its Global Economic Outlook, Fitch Ratings said India's GDP growth will slip to ________ per cent for the year April 2020 to March 2021. |
| A. | 0.6 |
| B. | 0.8 |
| C. | 1.0 |
| D. | 1.2 |
| E. | 1.4 |
| Answer» C. 1.0 | |
| 456. |
As per the Fitch Solutions, India's fiscal deficit in 2020-21 may shoot up to how much per cent of the GDP from 3.5 per cent government estimate as a fallout of the Covid-19 economic stimulus package? |
| A. | 4.1 |
| B. | 4.8 |
| C. | 5.5 |
| D. | 6.2 |
| E. | 6.9 |
| Answer» E. 6.9 | |
| 457. |
As per LinkedIn’s third Workforce Confidence Index, ________ in 10 Indian professionals will increase their time spent on online learning. |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 7 |
| E. | 8 |
| Answer» D. 7 | |
| 458. |
India’s online video market is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of how much per cent between 2020 and 2025 to $4.5 billion? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 24 |
| D. | 26 |
| E. | 28 |
| Answer» E. 28 | |
| 459. |
As per the third advanced estimate of horticultural crops, the production of fruits and vegetables would go up marginally to ________ million tonnes (mt) in 2018-19. |
| A. | 297.43 |
| B. | 300.76 |
| C. | 308.12 |
| D. | 313.85 |
| E. | 327.31 |
| Answer» E. 327.31 | |
| 460. |
According to the SBI Ecowrap report released in April 2020, India's GDP growth may fall to how much per cent in FY21 owing to coronavirus crisis? |
| A. | 0.9 |
| B. | 1.1 |
| C. | 1.3 |
| D. | 1.5 |
| E. | 1.7 |
| Answer» C. 1.3 | |
| 461. |
As per a report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, India accounted for how much per cent of the share of global arms exports during 2016-20? |
| A. | 0.1 |
| B. | 0.2 |
| C. | 0.3 |
| D. | 0.4 |
| E. | 0.5 |
| Answer» C. 0.3 | |
| 462. |
Care Ratings has revised India's GDP growth forecast for the current financial year to (-) how much per cent as economic activity continues to be under restriction due to the lockdown? |
| A. | 6.4 |
| B. | 5.8 |
| C. | 5.2 |
| D. | 4.6 |
| E. | 4.0 |
| Answer» B. 5.8 | |
| 463. |
Highest Tobacco producing state in India - |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 464. |
In NITI Aayog's Health Index, 2019, Bihar scored |
| A. | 30.12 |
| B. | 30.13 |
| C. | 32.11 |
| D. | 32.12 |
| E. | None of the above / More than one of the above |
| Answer» D. 32.12 | |
| 465. |
As per the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects report 2019, India's GDP growth is expected to accelerate to ________% in 2019-20. |
| A. | 7.4 |
| B. | 7.5 |
| C. | 7.6 |
| D. | 7.7 |
| E. | 7.8 |
| Answer» D. 7.7 | |
| 466. |
As per the data revealed in the ‘Digital in India’ report by the Internet & Mobile Association of India, as of November 2019, there were ________ per cent more internet users in rural areas than in urban areas. |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 12 |
| E. | 14 |
| Answer» D. 12 | |
| 467. |
In the rankings issued by the international wrestling federation in September 2019, what is the rank of Deepak Punia in 86kg category? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 468. |
As per the latest subscribers data by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, the industry-active subscribers rose how many mn to 979 mn in January? |
| A. | 1.2 |
| B. | 2.2 |
| C. | 3.3 |
| D. | 4.1 |
| E. | 5.2 |
| Answer» D. 4.1 | |
| 469. |
According to a study conducted by BSIP, Lucknow and Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi, people living during the Harappan civilization around 4,000 years ago in which state, have been found consuming, multigrain 'laddoos'? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Haryana |
| E. | Odisha |
| Answer» D. Haryana | |
| 470. |
In September 2019, India's Sumit Nagal jumped 15 places to achieve a career-high ranking of ________ in the latest ATP rankings. |
| A. | 172 |
| B. | 165 |
| C. | 159 |
| D. | 143 |
| E. | 127 |
| Answer» D. 143 | |
| 471. |
Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) released a report titles 'Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region;. Which of the following statements are true?1. It is a first ever attempt to document and assess climate change in different parts of India.2. It highlights the observed and projected changes in various climatic dimensions over the Indian region, their impacts and various policy actions to deal with the regional climate change.3. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) is located at Coimbatore.Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 472. |
According to a survey by Knight Frank released in August 2020, what is the rank of Bengaluru globally in terms of annual price appreciation of luxury residential properties? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 23 |
| C. | 26 |
| D. | 29 |
| E. | 32 |
| Answer» D. 29 | |
| 473. |
According to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Department, which state has topped the country with 76.6% Covid -19 vaccination? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Kerala |
| E. | Gujarat |
| Answer» B. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 474. |
Name a book maintained internationally by an organization which keeps a record of all the endangered animals and plants. India also maintains it for plants and animals in India. |
| A. | Primitive Books |
| B. | Vintage Book |
| C. | Extinct book |
| D. | Red Data Book |
| Answer» E. | |
| 475. |
As per a report by UN Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD), global foreign direct investment plunged by how much per cent in the first half of 2020 from the same period in 2019? |
| A. | 51 |
| B. | 49 |
| C. | 47 |
| D. | 45 |
| E. | 43 |
| Answer» C. 47 | |
| 476. |
India secured _____ rank on Global Innovation Index 2017 |
| A. | 75th |
| B. | 60th |
| C. | 100th |
| D. | 80th |
| Answer» C. 100th | |
| 477. |
India is the ______ most vulnerable country to climate change, according to a report of German watch in the Climate Risk Index 2020. |
| A. | Ninth |
| B. | Seventh |
| C. | Fifth |
| D. | Third |
| Answer» D. Third | |
| 478. |
As per the Eurasia Group, what is the rank of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi in terms of geo-political risk of 2020? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 7 |
| E. | 9 |
| Answer» D. 7 | |
| 479. |
India's ranking in the Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking? |
| A. | Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) |
| B. | World Economic Forum |
| C. | World Bank |
| D. | World Trade Organization (WTO) |
| Answer» D. World Trade Organization (WTO) | |
| 480. |
As per a UN policy brief, levels of nitrogen dioxide fell by more than how much per cent during the lockdown in New Delhi? |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 60 |
| C. | 70 |
| D. | 80 |
| E. | 90 |
| Answer» D. 80 | |
| 481. |
According to Container Ports Report, _______ is India's only port to be ranked among world's top 30 ports. |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust |
| B. | Port Blair |
| C. | Panambur Port |
| D. | Tuticorin Port |
| Answer» B. Port Blair | |
| 482. |
According to 'Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) India Index, 2019' recently released by NITI Aayog, which State holds the first position? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» E. | |
| 483. |
In October 2020, Ravi Santhanam has been recognized in the Forbes list of ‘The World’s Most Influential CMOs’. He is the CMO of which of the following? |
| A. | ICICI Bank |
| B. | HDFC Bank |
| C. | SBI |
| D. | Yes Bank |
| E. | PNB |
| Answer» C. SBI | |
| 484. |
According to recent data released by Indian Cellular Association [ICA], India acquired what position in the world in producing mobile phones? |
| A. | First |
| B. | Second |
| C. | Third |
| D. | Fourth |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Third | |
| 485. |
As per the FutureBrand Index, what is the rank of Mukesh Ambani’s oil-to-telecom conglomerate in terms of biggest brand? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 486. |
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, in November 2020, who passed Bill Gates to become the world’s second-richest person? |
| A. | Elon Musk |
| B. | Warren Buffett |
| C. | Bernard Arnault |
| D. | Larry Ellison |
| E. | Mark Zuckerberg |
| Answer» B. Warren Buffett | |
| 487. |
As per the data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which of the following emerged as the top unified payments interface (UPI) application in December 2020 with 902.03 million transactions accounting for ₹1.82 trillion? |
| A. | PayPal |
| B. | Google Pay |
| C. | Paytm |
| D. | PhonePe |
| E. | Freecharge |
| Answer» E. Freecharge | |
| 488. |
As per a Sero-Prevalence study conducted in Delhi to understand the proportion of the population exposed to corona infection, how much per cent of the people are affected due to coronavirus? |
| A. | 18.46 |
| B. | 20.18 |
| C. | 22.86 |
| D. | 24.57 |
| E. | 26.39 |
| Answer» D. 24.57 | |
| 489. |
According to data released by the UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), which country recorded the highest number of babies born globally on 1 January 2020? |
| A. | Nigeria |
| B. | India |
| C. | Indonesia |
| D. | USA |
| E. | China |
| Answer» C. Indonesia | |
| 490. |
According to the BP Statistical Review, what is the rank of India in terms of growth driver of primary energy consumption in the world? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 491. |
According to the report released by Green Peace India in January, 2020, amongst 287 Indian cities, which of the following is the most polluted city? |
| A. | Raniganj |
| B. | Jharia |
| C. | Bajrang Nagar |
| D. | Sohagpur |
| Answer» C. Bajrang Nagar | |
| 492. |
According to the Rankings given by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) in july 2018. The following states stood first and second positions in "Ease of doing Business", respectively |
| A. | Telangana and Andhra pradesh |
| B. | Hariyana and Telangana |
| C. | Jarkhand and Hariyana |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| Answer» E. | |
| 493. |
In February 2020, which of the following has launched the Ease of Living Index (EoLI) and Municipal Performance Index (MPI) 2019? |
| A. | NITI Aayog |
| B. | Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs |
| C. | RBI |
| D. | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| E. | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Answer» C. RBI | |
| 494. |
In April 2021, which of the following released the Energy Transition Index (ETI)? |
| A. | World Bank |
| B. | World Economic Forum |
| C. | UNICEF |
| D. | UNESCO |
| E. | New Development Bank |
| Answer» C. UNICEF | |
| 495. |
According to a report by the United Nations Population Fund, India’s population grew at an average annual rate of ________% between 2010-2019. |
| A. | 0.5 |
| B. | 0.8 |
| C. | 1.2 |
| D. | 1.4 |
| E. | 1.6 |
| Answer» D. 1.4 | |
| 496. |
According to Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., RBI purchased foreign exchange of how many US dollars (in billions) in the four months to July 2020? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 40 |
| E. | 50 |
| Answer» D. 40 | |
| 497. |
India dethroned ________ to rise to the top of ODI rankings in June 2019. |
| A. | West Indies |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | England |
| D. | Sri Lanka |
| E. | New Zealand |
| Answer» D. Sri Lanka | |
| 498. |
Auckland in New Zealand has been named the most livable city globally by which of the following? |
| A. | International Monetary Fund |
| B. | Economist Intelligence Unit |
| C. | Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development |
| D. | Freedom House |
| E. | World Economic Forum |
| Answer» C. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development | |
| 499. |
How many institutions of the Department of Science & Technology have found their place among the top 30 Indian Institutions in Nature Index 2020 ratings? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 500. |
As per the 2019 Global Hunger Index, India ranks ________ out of 117 qualifying countries. |
| A. | 98 |
| B. | 100 |
| C. | 102 |
| D. | 104 |
| E. | 106 |
| Answer» D. 104 | |