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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.
| 151. |
In May 2021, which of the following released a report titled ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat'? |
| A. | NITI Aayog |
| B. | Mastercard |
| C. | FICCI |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| E. | Both 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. Both 1 and 3 | |
| 152. |
As per the data given in a research report by Colliers, which of the following cities are among top five technology centres in the Asia Pacific? |
| A. | Beijing |
| B. | Shenzhen |
| C. | Pune |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 153. |
As per the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the global economy is expected to suffer how many trillions (in dollar) in losses due to COVID-19? |
| A. | 3.2-6.2 |
| B. | 4.5-7.5 |
| C. | 5.8-8.8 |
| D. | 6.1-9.1 |
| E. | 7.9-10.9 |
| Answer» D. 6.1-9.1 | |
| 154. |
According to a survey by global consulting leader Mercer, which city is India's most expensive city and among the top 20 costliest cities surveyed in Asia for expatriates? |
| A. | New Delhi |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Pune |
| D. | Bengaluru |
| E. | Lucknow |
| Answer» C. Pune | |
| 155. |
National Crime Records Bureau has released the annual Crime in India Report 2017. Which of these states topped the list? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| E. | West Bengal |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra | |
| 156. |
Indian firms were the worst hit by cyber-attacks among Asia-Pacific nations and stood at which rank globally in ransom payouts? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 157. |
India ranked ________ in the Start-up Ecosystem Ranking for 2019. |
| A. | 23 |
| B. | 43 |
| C. | 25 |
| D. | 17 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 158. |
As per international Energy Agency, as of January 2020, India's rank in the world in terms of crude oil refining capacity is: |
| A. | 4th |
| B. | 1st |
| C. | 2nd |
| D. | 3rd |
| Answer» B. 1st | |
| 159. |
As per the analysis by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the global economy could shrink by up to how much per cent in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, a reversal from the previous forecast of 2.5% growth? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 1.3 |
| C. | 1.5 |
| D. | 1.9 |
| E. | 2.3 |
| Answer» B. 1.3 | |
| 160. |
A clinical study circulated by which of the following claims strong evidence that prompt preventive blood-thinning drugs may reduce the risk of death in COVID-19 patients? |
| A. | The American Journal of Medicine |
| B. | Nature Reviews Immunology |
| C. | British Medical Journal |
| D. | Pediatric Research |
| E. | European Journal of Epidemiology |
| Answer» D. Pediatric Research | |
| 161. |
According to World Bank, ________ retained its position as the world's top recipient of remittances with its diaspora sending a whopping USD 79 billion back home in 2018. |
| A. | USA |
| B. | India |
| C. | Singapore |
| D. | Malaysia |
| E. | China |
| Answer» C. Singapore | |
| 162. |
According to JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated), India’s cold chain sector is expected to grow at over how much percent CAGR by 2025? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 35 |
| E. | 40 |
| Answer» B. 25 | |
| 163. |
As per the database titled International Migrant Stock 2019, which of the following was the leading country of origin of international migrants in 2019 ? |
| A. | Mexico |
| B. | India |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | China |
| Answer» C. Bangladesh | |
| 164. |
According to the 'Political Leaders Position and Action on Air Quality in India 2014-2019' report, the air quality in ________ is ranked third on the WHO's list of 15 most polluted cities in the world. |
| A. | Mathura |
| B. | Agra |
| C. | Varanasi |
| D. | Bareilly |
| E. | Hapur |
| Answer» D. Bareilly | |
| 165. |
As per the report titled Global Economic Prospect, India's economy will shrink by 3.2% in the FY20. Which of the following has released the report? |
| A. | IMF |
| B. | WEF |
| C. | RBI |
| D. | World Bank |
| E. | INSEAD |
| Answer» E. INSEAD | |
| 166. |
Justice J.S.Verma Committee’s Report, 2013 deals with |
| A. | Centre-State relations |
| B. | Change in law pertaining to offenses against women |
| C. | The Fundamental Rights |
| D. | Rights of children |
| Answer» C. The Fundamental Rights | |
| 167. |
In May 2019, Delhi's air quality was recorded in the ________ category, but the pollution level is expected to reduce due to thunderstorms, as per SAFAR. |
| A. | Good |
| B. | Satisfactory |
| C. | Moderate |
| D. | Very poor |
| E. | Severe |
| Answer» E. Severe | |
| 168. |
India slipped down ten places to be ranked ______ in the annual Global Competitiveness Index 2019. |
| A. | 68th |
| B. | 75th |
| C. | 55th |
| D. | 58th |
| Answer» B. 75th | |
| 169. |
India secured what position in the Doing Business Report released by the World Bank? |
| A. | 63 |
| B. | 77 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 110 |
| E. | 54 |
| Answer» B. 77 | |
| 170. |
In Swachh Survekshan 2020, what was the rank of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation in the ‘Best Mega City in Citizen Feedback’ category? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 171. |
Consider the following consume price indices.I. Consumer Price Index for Industrial WorkersII. Consumer Price Index for Agricultural LabourersIII. Consumer Price Index for Rural LabourersIV. Consumer Price Index for Urban Non-Manual Employees Which of the above indices is/are compiled by Central Statistical Organization (CSO)? |
| A. | III and IV Only |
| B. | I, II and III Only |
| C. | IV Only |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» D. I, II, III and IV | |
| 172. |
As per the latest list by Fortune, the PM of which country tops the Greatest Leaders list, for the role he/she played to tackle Covid from spreading in the country? |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | Brazil |
| C. | New Zealand |
| D. | Singapore |
| E. | Japan |
| Answer» D. Singapore | |
| 173. |
According to an annual report on internet trends by venture capitalist Mary Meeker, India retained its _______ position in the global users of internet. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 174. |
In which year was the term 'Gross Happiness Index' coined by the fourth king of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck? |
| A. | 1989 |
| B. | 1982 |
| C. | 1964 |
| D. | 1972 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 175. |
As per the 'Affordable Housing: The Blue-Eyed Boy of Indian Real Estate' report, released in March 2019, affordable housing units cost between ________. |
| A. | ₹5 lakh - ₹15 lakh |
| B. | ₹10 lakh - ₹20 lakh |
| C. | ₹20 lakh - ₹30 lakh |
| D. | ₹25 lakh - ₹35 lakh |
| E. | ₹40 lakh - ₹50 lakh |
| Answer» D. ₹25 lakh - ₹35 lakh | |
| 176. |
According to RBI data, bank credit rose by how much percent to ₹107.75 lakh crore in the fortnight ended February 26, 2021? |
| A. | 5.98 |
| B. | 6.63 |
| C. | 7.13 |
| D. | 8.23 |
| E. | 9.11 |
| Answer» C. 7.13 | |
| 177. |
In March 2020, Global agency OECD has lowered its India's GDP growth forecast for 2020 to how much per cent? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 5.1 |
| C. | 5.2 |
| D. | 5.3 |
| E. | 5.4 |
| Answer» C. 5.2 | |
| 178. |
India has been ranked ______ out of 102 countries in an environmental impact survey done in 2017 by Money Super Market that ranks the countries in terms of the human impact on the environment per person. |
| A. | 75th |
| B. | 44th |
| C. | 62nd |
| D. | 39th |
| Answer» B. 44th | |
| 179. |
India’s rank in the ‘Global Environment Performance Index’, 2018 was 177 among 180 nations. Identify correct statements in this regard:(a) It was released by ‘Down to Earth’ Magazine.(b) It was compiled by ‘State of India’s Environment’ 2018(c) ‘State of India’s Environment’ covers diverse subjects from air pollution to environmental crimes.(d) The top five countries of the index in terms of green rankings are Switzerland, France, Denmark, Malta, and Sweden.Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | (a), (b), (c), (d) |
| B. | (a), (b), (c) only |
| C. | (b), (c), (d) only |
| D. | (a), (d) only |
| Answer» B. (a), (b), (c) only | |
| 180. |
As per the World Population Review report, which country has emerged as the world's fifth largest economy in 2019? |
| A. | UK |
| B. | France |
| C. | India |
| D. | USA |
| E. | China |
| Answer» D. USA | |
| 181. |
As per a report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban Development, released in March 2020, out of 4,320 cities declared ODF, how many cities have been certified as ODF+? |
| A. | 1.034 |
| B. | 1,276 |
| C. | 1,480 |
| D. | 1,602 |
| E. | 1,890 |
| Answer» C. 1,480 | |
| 182. |
According to the 2019 UNDP figures India's HDI figure stands at 0.647. With that HDI, India ranks in which position? |
| A. | 128 |
| B. | 129 |
| C. | 130 |
| D. | 131 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 183. |
According to new research from Rhodium Group, China emitted how much per cent of the world's greenhouse gases in 2019? |
| A. | 13 |
| B. | 19 |
| C. | 23 |
| D. | 27 |
| E. | 31 |
| Answer» E. 31 | |
| 184. |
In May 2020, who has become the world's highest-paid female athlete? |
| A. | Serena Williams |
| B. | Maria Sharapova |
| C. | Naomi Osaka |
| D. | P. V. Sindhu |
| E. | Lolo Jones |
| Answer» D. P. V. Sindhu | |
| 185. |
India's rank in Human Development Index, 2018 is |
| A. | 128th |
| B. | 129th |
| C. | 130th |
| D. | 131st |
| Answer» D. 131st | |
| 186. |
A study by the scientists National Academy of Sciences in ________ was conducted, which showed that new information acts on the brain's reward system in the same way as money or food. |
| A. | San Diego |
| B. | Fresno |
| C. | Los Angeles |
| D. | Oakland |
| E. | San Francisco |
| Answer» D. Oakland | |
| 187. |
India's rank has slipped by two places to 117 on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted as a part of the 2030 agenda. Which of the following states in India are the least prepared to meet the SDGs by 2030? |
| A. | Jharkhand and Bihar |
| B. | Gujarat and Rajasthan |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Telangana and Chhattisgarh |
| E. | Punjab and Haryana |
| Answer» B. Gujarat and Rajasthan | |
| 188. |
As per the report released by Association of Mutual Funds in India, which of the following has claimed the top spot in April 2019? |
| A. | SBI Mutual Fund |
| B. | HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd |
| C. | ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund |
| D. | Birla Sun Life Asset Management |
| E. | IDFC Mutual Fund |
| Answer» C. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund | |
| 189. |
As per the Asian Development Bank (ADB), India’s economy may contract by how much per cent in the current fiscal year FY 2020-21? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» E. 5 | |
| 190. |
As per a report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the coronavirus pandemic has led to how much per cent drop in global trade in the first quarter of 2020? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 191. |
New satellite data shows that the Greenland ice sheet lost a record amount of 532 billion tonnes of ice in 2019, which is double the annual average since ________. |
| A. | 2001 |
| B. | 2002 |
| C. | 2003 |
| D. | 2004 |
| E. | 2005 |
| Answer» D. 2004 | |
| 192. |
According to Investment bank Goldman Sachs, Indian economy will undergo a deeper recession in FY21 with a contraction of how much per cent against its earlier estimate of 11.8% dip? |
| A. | 16 |
| B. | 15.2 |
| C. | 14.8 |
| D. | 13.4 |
| E. | 12.6 |
| Answer» D. 13.4 | |
| 193. |
As per the Sample Registration System (SRS) bulletin based on data collected for 2018, which state has the worst infant mortality rate in the country? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| E. | Haryana |
| Answer» E. Haryana | |
| 194. |
According to the Swachh Bharat 2015 survey, which is the cleanest city of India?A. ChennaiB. DelhiC. AhmedabadD. Mysore |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | C |
| D. | D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195. |
As per ‘India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017’, the state of ______ has the largest area covered under permanent forest. |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Mizoram |
| Answer» D. Mizoram | |
| 196. |
As per data revealed by UBS Evidence Lab, download speeds in Mumbai have been how much per cent slower on an average, against that in other large global cities such as New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai and Wuhan? |
| A. | 70 |
| B. | 75 |
| C. | 80 |
| D. | 85 |
| E. | 90 |
| Answer» E. 90 | |
| 197. |
As per the TeamLease Services' biannual 'Employment Outlook' report, the logistics sector is likely to add ________ new jobs between April and September of this fiscal. |
| A. | 123,000 |
| B. | 129,000 |
| C. | 135,000 |
| D. | 149,000 |
| E. | 163,000 |
| Answer» E. 163,000 | |
| 198. |
Punjab has achieved the first rank in the operationalisation of health and wellness centres as per the latest ranking of states released by the Union Government. In which year was the scheme launched in the state? |
| A. | 2020 |
| B. | 2019 |
| C. | 2018 |
| D. | 2017 |
| E. | 2016 |
| Answer» C. 2018 | |
| 199. |
How many cities have bagged five-star rating in the garbage-free cities survey in the country for the year 2019-2020? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| E. | 7 |
| Answer» E. 7 | |
| 200. |
According to 'The Banker's Top 500 Banking Brands 2020' report, which bank has topped the list of 'Highest increase in brand value' among global banks? |
| A. | Axis Bank |
| B. | RBL Bank |
| C. | ICICI Bank |
| D. | IndusInd Bank |
| E. | Bank of India |
| Answer» E. Bank of India | |