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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.
| 251. |
Multidimensional poverty index includes :a. Healthb. Educationc. Living StandardSelect the correct answer from the codes given below : |
| A. | Only (a) is correct |
| B. | Only (b) and (c) are correct |
| C. | Only (a) and (b) are correct |
| D. | (a), (b) and (c) are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 252. |
As per Trends in international arms transfers 2019 report, what is the rank of India in terms of world’s largest arms importer during the period 2015-19? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 253. |
According to a World Bank report, coronavirus pandemic could push how many million people into extreme poverty by the end of 2021? |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 100 |
| C. | 150 |
| D. | 200 |
| E. | 250 |
| Answer» D. 200 | |
| 254. |
As per the report titled Suicide worldwide in 2019, one in how many people, died by suicide in 2019? |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 75 |
| C. | 100 |
| D. | 125 |
| E. | 150 |
| Answer» D. 125 | |
| 255. |
According to Corruption Perception Index - 2015, issued by Transparency International (Berlin) on 27th January 2016, what is the place of India amongst the 168 countries of the world? |
| A. | 72nd |
| B. | 76th |
| C. | 85th |
| D. | 94th |
| Answer» C. 85th | |
| 256. |
According to the Global Nutrition Report 2020, India is among how many countries which are likely to miss global nutrition targets by 2025? |
| A. | 55 |
| B. | 66 |
| C. | 77 |
| D. | 88 |
| E. | 99 |
| Answer» E. 99 | |
| 257. |
According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme implementation data, retail inflation (CPI) inched up to how much percent in February 2021? |
| A. | 2.03 |
| B. | 4.03 |
| C. | 5.03 |
| D. | 6.03 |
| E. | 7.03 |
| Answer» D. 6.03 | |
| 258. |
As per new research from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), which country is the world's second-largest arms producer? |
| A. | China |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Poland |
| D. | USA |
| E. | Japan |
| Answer» B. Germany | |
| 259. |
As per the Global Assessment, up to ________ million of Earth’s estimated eight million plants, insect and animal species are at risk of extinction within decades. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 1.5 |
| C. | 1.8 |
| D. | 2 |
| E. | 2.3 |
| Answer» B. 1.5 | |
| 260. |
As per the RBI’s survey released in April 2021, consumer confidence fell to how much in March 2021 from 55.5 in January 2021? |
| A. | 54.9 |
| B. | 53.1 |
| C. | 52.8 |
| D. | 51.5 |
| E. | 50.4 |
| Answer» C. 52.8 | |
| 261. |
As per the data released by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute on 11 March 2019, which country has become the largest arms importer? |
| A. | India |
| B. | Saudi Arabia |
| C. | Pakistan |
| D. | Iran |
| E. | Iraq |
| Answer» C. Pakistan | |
| 262. |
35% Indian Children Suffer from stunting, 17% suffer from wasting, 33% are under weight and 2% are Overweight. These figures are observation of which of the following reports? |
| A. | UNICEF State of the World's Children Report 2019 |
| B. | 4th National Family Health Survey 2015 - 16 |
| C. | Global Hunger Report 2019 |
| D. | Economic Survey 2018 -19 |
| Answer» B. 4th National Family Health Survey 2015 - 16 | |
| 263. |
In May 2017, the Base year of All India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has been revised to _______. |
| A. | 2011-12 |
| B. | 2015-16 |
| C. | 2016-17 |
| D. | 2012-13 |
| Answer» B. 2015-16 | |
| 264. |
A record ________ people climbed Everest in May 2019, capping a deadly traffic-clogged season. |
| A. | 655 |
| B. | 735 |
| C. | 885 |
| D. | 925 |
| E. | 995 |
| Answer» D. 925 | |
| 265. |
According to United Nation's E-Government Index, 2018 India ranks at which place? |
| A. | 90th |
| B. | 95th |
| C. | 96th |
| D. | 99th |
| Answer» D. 99th | |
| 266. |
According to Young Lives, which state ranks second in the list of states where child marriages among girls between the age of 15 and 19 are performed? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Tripura |
| E. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» E. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 267. |
According to the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which city recorded highest number of cases during the year 2019? |
| A. | Bengaluru |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Kolkata |
| D. | Delhi |
| E. | Lucknow |
| Answer» E. Lucknow | |
| 268. |
As per a UN report, the ________ Bhopal gas tragedy is among the world's 'major industrial accidents' of the 20th century. |
| A. | 1962 |
| B. | 1978 |
| C. | 1984 |
| D. | 1992 |
| E. | 1996 |
| Answer» D. 1992 | |
| 269. |
As per RBI, what is the projected Gross Domestic Product growth rate for the current fiscal year? |
| A. | 3.1 |
| B. | 5.3 |
| C. | 7.7 |
| D. | 9.5 |
| E. | 11.3 |
| Answer» E. 11.3 | |
| 270. |
As per a survey titled 'Swachh Survekshan League 2020' (Quarter 1 and Quarter 2), which of the following cities secured first rank among the cities with more than 10 lakh population ? |
| A. | Rajkot |
| B. | Nasik |
| C. | Indore |
| D. | Surat |
| Answer» D. Surat | |
| 271. |
According to the data released by the commerce ministry in February 2020, which country has surpassed China to become India's top trading partner? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | France |
| E. | Russia |
| Answer» B. Japan | |
| 272. |
According to the World Banks Doing Business Report, 2018, India’s ranking has improved in 2018 as compared to 2017 in which of the following areas?1. Paying taxes2. Resolving insolvency3. Starting a business4. Getting electricitySelect the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 273. |
According to William Reed Business Media, which of the following was named the World’s Best Bar in November 2020? |
| A. | Dante |
| B. | Connaught |
| C. | The Clumsies |
| D. | Floreria Atlantico |
| E. | Coa |
| Answer» C. The Clumsies | |
| 274. |
As per the NITI Aayog report titled ‘Healthy States, Progressive India’, released in 2019, ______ is ranked first among the Union Territories. |
| A. | Lakshadweep |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Chandigarh |
| D. | Puducherry |
| Answer» D. Puducherry | |
| 275. |
According to the Morningstar Women Fund Managers’ report, how many women fund managers oversee around ₹4.11 trillion rupees as open and close end assets? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 40 |
| E. | 50 |
| Answer» D. 40 | |
| 276. |
As per the World Economic Situation and Prospects, the UN slashed India’s projected growth rate to how much per cent in 2020? |
| A. | 0.6 |
| B. | 0.8 |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | 1.2 |
| E. | 1.4 |
| Answer» E. 1.4 | |
| 277. |
According to Indian Bureau of Mines Report 2018, which among the following is the largest mica producing state in India? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» B. Bihar | |
| 278. |
'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news are related to |
| A. | Constitutional Reforms |
| B. | Ganga Action Plan |
| C. | Linking of rivers |
| D. | Protection of Western Ghats |
| Answer» E. | |
| 279. |
As per the fifth serological survey completed in Delhi, how many per cent of people have antibodies against COVID? |
| A. | 47.46 |
| B. | 51.5 |
| C. | 56.13 |
| D. | 59.12 |
| E. | 63.9 |
| Answer» D. 59.12 | |
| 280. |
As per the Global Trade Update report, India’s exports declined how much per cent on-year for the quarter ended 30 Sept 2020? |
| A. | 5.9 |
| B. | 6.1 |
| C. | 6.3 |
| D. | 6.5 |
| E. | 6.7 |
| Answer» C. 6.3 | |
| 281. |
Examine the following pairs:IndexDeveloped byA. Physical Quality of Life IndexMorris David MorrisB. Gender Inequality IndexUN Human Rights Council C. Human Development IndexWorld Health OrganisationD. Multi-dimensional Poverty IndexOxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative and UN Development Programme.Choose the correct pairs/answer: |
| A. | A & B only |
| B. | B & C only |
| C. | A, C & D only |
| D. | A & D only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 282. |
According to the ICRA report, Housing finance companies are expected to report a ________% credit growth in FY19. |
| A. | 5-7 |
| B. | 8-10 |
| C. | 13-15 |
| D. | 18-20 |
| E. | 22-24 |
| Answer» D. 18-20 | |
| 283. |
President, Ram Nath Kovind, presented the India Rankings awards to the top ________ institutions in different categories at a function held in New Delhi in April 2019. |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 8 |
| E. | 9 |
| Answer» E. 9 | |
| 284. |
As per World Giving Index 2021, what is the rank of India in terms of the most charitable country in the world? |
| A. | 10th |
| B. | 12th |
| C. | 14th |
| D. | 16th |
| E. | 18th |
| Answer» D. 16th | |
| 285. |
As per a report by Oxford Economics, all the top ten fastest-growing cities in the world in 2019-35 will be from India.Which of the following city topped the index? |
| A. | Agra |
| B. | Bengaluru |
| C. | Hyderabad |
| D. | Surat |
| E. | Nagpur |
| Answer» E. Nagpur | |
| 286. |
As per the UN-Habitat's Global Report on Human Settlement 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth rate of urbanization in the last three decades? |
| A. | Asia |
| B. | Europe |
| C. | Latin America and Caribbean |
| D. | North America |
| Answer» B. Europe | |
| 287. |
As per the World Health Organization, nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide will be living with some degree of hearing loss by which year? |
| A. | 2030 |
| B. | 2040 |
| C. | 2050 |
| D. | 2060 |
| E. | 2070 |
| Answer» D. 2060 | |
| 288. |
NITI Aayog will release which edition of the India Innovation Index in a virtual event in January 2021? |
| A. | 1st |
| B. | 2nd |
| C. | 3rd |
| D. | 4th |
| E. | 5th |
| Answer» C. 3rd | |
| 289. |
Moody’s Investors Service has slashed India’s economic growth forecast to ________% for the fiscal year 2019. |
| A. | 5.7 |
| B. | 5.6 |
| C. | 5.5 |
| D. | 5.4 |
| E. | 5.3 |
| Answer» C. 5.5 | |
| 290. |
Digital Economy Report 2019 issued first time by whom? |
| A. | World Bank |
| B. | NITI Aayog |
| C. | World Economic Forum |
| D. | UNCTAD |
| Answer» E. | |
| 291. |
Mukesh Ambani topped the Hurun India Philanthropy List 2018, with the highest contribution of Rs ________ crore between October 2017 and September 2018. |
| A. | 237 |
| B. | 337 |
| C. | 437 |
| D. | 537 |
| E. | 637 |
| Answer» D. 537 | |
| 292. |
As per the United Nations Data, in August 2020, India's population was equivalent to ______ of the total world population. |
| A. | 10.2% |
| B. | 12.4% |
| C. | 19.4% |
| D. | 17.7% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 293. |
In April 2021, who has reclaimed his spot as Asia's richest person? |
| A. | Gautam Adani |
| B. | Mukesh Ambani |
| C. | Zhong Shanshan |
| D. | Colin Huang |
| E. | Pang Kang |
| Answer» C. Zhong Shanshan | |
| 294. |
Fitch lowered India's growth forecast to ________% for the current fiscal from 6.8% projected earlier. |
| A. | 6.7 |
| B. | 6.6 |
| C. | 6.5 |
| D. | 6.4 |
| E. | 6.3 |
| Answer» C. 6.5 | |
| 295. |
How many Indian business schools have been ranked as pioneering B-school in the Positive Impact Rating 2021? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 296. |
India Ratings on 24 Dec 2020, projected how many percent contraction for the economy for 2020-21 as compared to 11.8% Degrowth estimated earlier? |
| A. | 7.5% |
| B. | 7.9% |
| C. | 8% |
| D. | 7.8% |
| E. | 7.2% |
| Answer» E. 7.2% | |
| 297. |
According to the rankings released by US business magazine Forbes, which of the following has become the best employer in the world in 2020? |
| A. | Samsung |
| B. | Amazon |
| C. | IBM |
| D. | |
| E. | Microsoft |
| Answer» B. Amazon | |
| 298. |
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Health in India-2020 Report' released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.1. The report highlighted the health of religious communities in the country.2. Among all the religions, the Zoroastrians were the most susceptible to ailments.3. Women remained more susceptible to suffering than men.4. The report stated that the relationship between health and religion is not important.Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 1 and 3 |
| C. | Only 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | Only 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 299. |
In which of the following global indices released in the year 2019 did India secure the 102nd rank among 117 countries? |
| A. | Global Competitiveness Index |
| B. | Democracy Index |
| C. | Ease of Doing Business |
| D. | Global Hunger Index |
| Answer» E. | |
| 300. |
Fitch Ratings cut India’s economic growth forecast for the next financial year starting April 1 2019, to ________% from its previous estimate of 7%. |
| A. | 6.5 |
| B. | 6.6 |
| C. | 6.7 |
| D. | 6.8 |
| E. | 6.9 |
| Answer» E. 6.9 | |