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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.
| 401. |
In October 2020, which country has knocked off Japan for the strongest passport in the world according to the latest Global Passport Index? |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | New Zealand |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | France |
| E. | Poland |
| Answer» C. Japan | |
| 402. |
As per the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019 Mid-year Update, India's economy is projected to grow at ________% in the fiscal year 2020. |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 7.1 |
| C. | 7.2 |
| D. | 7.3 |
| E. | 7.4 |
| Answer» C. 7.2 | |
| 403. |
According to a report by the Public Affairs Centre (PAC), which state has been named the best-governed state in the country? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Telangana |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Kerala |
| E. | Jharkhand |
| Answer» E. Jharkhand | |
| 404. |
As per a research published in which of the following journals, an inflammatory syndrome in children, believed to be linked to COVID-19, could damage their heart to such an extent that some kids may need lifelong monitoring and interventions? |
| A. | National Medical Journal of India |
| B. | Indian Journal of Medical Sciences |
| C. | EClinicalMedicine |
| D. | Molecular Systems Biology |
| E. | Lancet Global Health |
| Answer» D. Molecular Systems Biology | |
| 405. |
As per a survey by TimesJobs, how many HR managers in 10 HR managers say their organisations will continue to work virtually even when the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 7 |
| E. | 8 |
| Answer» D. 7 | |
| 406. |
As per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's (SIPRI) report, India is the world’s ________ biggest military spender in 2018. |
| A. | 2nd |
| B. | 3rd |
| C. | 4th |
| D. | 5th |
| E. | 6th |
| Answer» D. 5th | |
| 407. |
According to a recent report published in South Asia Journal, what is the rank of Chennai in terms of maximum CCTV coverage per square kilometre and per 1,000 population? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 408. |
A report titled ‘Sand and Sustainability: finding new solutions for environmental governance of global sand resources’ was released by the United Nations Environment Programme. India ranked at what position in the report? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 3 |
| E. | 1 |
| Answer» B. 5 | |
| 409. |
India has been ranked at the ________ position in the latest edition of the World Bank's annual Human Capital Index 2020. |
| A. | 113th |
| B. | 114th |
| C. | 115th |
| D. | 116th |
| E. | 117th |
| Answer» E. 117th | |
| 410. |
In October 2019, IMF downgraded global growth in 2019 to ________%, the slowest since the global financial crisis. |
| A. | 3.4 |
| B. | 3.2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 2.8 |
| E. | 2.6 |
| Answer» D. 2.8 | |
| 411. |
Domestic rating agency ICRA has forecast how much per cent GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2020-21? |
| A. | 1.5 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 2.5 |
| D. | 3 |
| E. | 3.5 |
| Answer» C. 2.5 | |
| 412. |
Barring which of the following countries, India was the only country to record positive GDP growth figures in the December 2020 quarter? |
| A. | China |
| B. | Turkey |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 413. |
A study in Spain has shown that high doses of calcifediol, significantly reduced the need for ICU treatment of hospitalised COVID-19 patients. Calcifediol is an activated form of which Vitamin? |
| A. | Vitamin E |
| B. | Vitamin B |
| C. | Vitamin D |
| D. | Vitamin A |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. Vitamin A | |
| 414. |
According to property consultant Cushman & Wakefield, which country has topped in the list of most-suitable locations for global manufacturing among 48 countries in terms of cost competitiveness and operating conditions? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | Indonesia |
| D. | China |
| E. | Singapore |
| Answer» E. Singapore | |
| 415. |
According to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) 2017, released by the World Economic Forum, among the 136 economies across the world, India ranked |
| A. | 50th |
| B. | 40th |
| C. | 30th |
| D. | 20th |
| Answer» C. 30th | |
| 416. |
India was ranked at what position in the Startup Ecosystem Ranking for 2019? |
| A. | 17 |
| B. | 15 |
| C. | 20 |
| D. | 35 |
| E. | 25 |
| Answer» B. 15 | |
| 417. |
According to a study conducted by Queen Mary University in 2019, scientists have unveiled a newly discovered species of a pterosaur from the ________ group. |
| A. | Saurischia |
| B. | Azhdarchid |
| C. | Ornithischia |
| D. | Ankylosaurian |
| E. | Liaoningosaurus |
| Answer» C. Ornithischia | |
| 418. |
In June 2020, what is the rank of Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. among India's Top 100 Great Places to Work? |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 24 |
| D. | 27 |
| E. | 31 |
| Answer» D. 27 | |
| 419. |
As per the Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, manufacturing activity slowed to a six-month low of ________ in March 2019. |
| A. | 52.6 |
| B. | 52.9 |
| C. | 53.1 |
| D. | 53.8 |
| E. | 54.6 |
| Answer» B. 52.9 | |
| 420. |
According to the Agriculture Ministry, what is the rank of India in the number of organic farmers? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 421. |
India ranks at the 54th spot among how many countries and territories tracked by leading international property consultancy Knight Frank in terms of appreciation in residential real estate prices? |
| A. | 56 |
| B. | 60 |
| C. | 64 |
| D. | 68 |
| E. | 72 |
| Answer» B. 60 | |
| 422. |
In June 2020, Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) downgraded the Government of India’s foreign-currency and local-currency long-term issuer ratings to which of the following? |
| A. | Aa1 |
| B. | Baa1 |
| C. | Baa3 |
| D. | Caa2 |
| E. | Ca |
| Answer» D. Caa2 | |
| 423. |
According to research published in the Nature Climate Change journal, there are around how many polar bears left in the wild? |
| A. | 15,000 |
| B. | 18,000 |
| C. | 21,000 |
| D. | 25,000 |
| E. | 27,000 |
| Answer» E. 27,000 | |
| 424. |
According to the 'Brand Finance Global 500 2019' report, what is the rank of Tata group in the list of top 100 most valuable brands? |
| A. | 56 |
| B. | 62 |
| C. | 78 |
| D. | 86 |
| E. | 92 |
| Answer» E. 92 | |
| 425. |
As per the 'India Innovation Index 2019', which of the following states is the most innovative major state in India? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» E. | |
| 426. |
As per the World Economic Outlook report released on 21 January 2019, India's economy is projected to grow at ________% in 2019. |
| A. | 7.2 |
| B. | 7.3 |
| C. | 7.4 |
| D. | 7.5 |
| E. | 7.6 |
| Answer» E. 7.6 | |
| 427. |
As per the “Digital Quality of Life Index 2020”, India has occupied which rank in terms of e-infrastructure? |
| A. | 75 |
| B. | 77 |
| C. | 79 |
| D. | 81 |
| E. | 83 |
| Answer» D. 81 | |
| 428. |
As per the ranking was undertaken by Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018, which district is the third cleanest in India? |
| A. | Kannur |
| B. | Varanasi |
| C. | Pedapalli |
| D. | Aurangabad |
| Answer» D. Aurangabad | |
| 429. |
According to World Meteorological Organisation, at least one or more months during the next five years will be how much degrees Celsius warmer than pre-industrial levels? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 1.5 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 2.5 |
| E. | 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 | |
| 430. |
Government data reviewed by Reuters showed that India's thermal coal imports rose ________% to nearly 200 million tonnes in 2019. |
| A. | 9.2 |
| B. | 10.4 |
| C. | 11.8 |
| D. | 12.6 |
| E. | 13.4 |
| Answer» E. 13.4 | |
| 431. |
According to a report published by Amnesty International, worldwide, at least 483 executions were carried out in 2020, the lowest tally recorded in how many years? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 12 |
| E. | 14 |
| Answer» D. 12 | |
| 432. |
Domestic credit rating agency Crisil has cut its FY22 growth estimate for India to how much percent from the earlier 11 per cent? |
| A. | 10.5 |
| B. | 10.0 |
| C. | 9.5 |
| D. | 9.0 |
| E. | 8.5 |
| Answer» D. 9.0 | |
| 433. |
In World Bank's Doing Business Report (DBR, 2019) what is the rank of India? |
| A. | 72nd |
| B. | 82nd |
| C. | 77th |
| D. | 91st |
| Answer» D. 91st | |
| 434. |
As per the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2019 Update, India's growth forecast for the current fiscal is ________%. |
| A. | 6.7 |
| B. | 6.6 |
| C. | 6.5 |
| D. | 6.4 |
| E. | 6.3 |
| Answer» D. 6.4 | |
| 435. |
As per a report, at least half of India's 1.3 billion people are likely to have been infected with the new coronavirus by which month? |
| A. | December 2020 |
| B. | January 2021 |
| C. | February 2021 |
| D. | March 2021 |
| E. | April 2021 |
| Answer» D. March 2021 | |
| 436. |
As per a report titled --Countdown to 2023: WHO report on global trans-fat elimination 2020, how many countries so far have introduced laws that will protect 3.2 billion people from the harmful substance by the end of 2021? |
| A. | 42 |
| B. | 46 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 58 |
| E. | 64 |
| Answer» E. 64 | |
| 437. |
According to global ranking agency Quacquarelli Symonds, how many Indian universities are among the top 150 best young universities in the world? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 438. |
Consider the following statements with respect to the Export Preparedness Index, 2020:1. It was published by the NITI Aayog in partnership with the Institute of Competitiveness.2. It examines the export ecosystem of Indian States and Union Territories.3. Policy, Business Ecosystem, Export Ecosystem and Export Performance are the four pillars of the Export Preparedness Index.4. Gujarat emerged as the top-performing State in the 'Coastal States' category, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.5. In the category of 'Landlocked States', Madhya Pradesh is the best-performing State. Among 'Himalayan States' and 'City-States' Himachal Pradesh and Delhi are the top-performing States respectively.Which of the above statements are true? |
| A. | Only 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | Only 2, 4 and 5 |
| C. | Only 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | Only 1, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» B. Only 2, 4 and 5 | |
| 439. |
In February 2020, who has become the second richest in India, behind Reliance Industries's Mukesh Ambani? |
| A. | Radhakishan Damani |
| B. | Uday Kotak |
| C. | Gautam Adani |
| D. | Dilip Shanghvi |
| E. | Azim Premji |
| Answer» B. Uday Kotak | |
| 440. |
As per the Gartner 2019 Digital Workplace Survey, which country is the most digitally dexterous country in the world? |
| A. | UK |
| B. | China |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | India |
| E. | USA |
| Answer» E. USA | |
| 441. |
How what percent drop in the FDI has been forecasted by a report from the United Nations Conference on Trade, Investment and Development? |
| A. | 15% |
| B. | 10% |
| C. | 12% |
| D. | 20% |
| E. | 8% |
| Answer» B. 10% | |
| 442. |
CRISIL has reduced India’s GDP growth forecast for fiscal 2021 to how much per cent? |
| A. | 2.5 |
| B. | 3.0 |
| C. | 3.5 |
| D. | 4.0 |
| E. | 4.5 |
| Answer» D. 4.0 | |
| 443. |
As per the UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2019, India received foreign direct investments worth $________ billion in 2018. |
| A. | 34 |
| B. | 36 |
| C. | 42 |
| D. | 46 |
| E. | 50 |
| Answer» D. 46 | |
| 444. |
American brokerage Goldman Sachs expects the Indian economy to contract by how much per cent in FY21? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» E. 6 | |
| 445. |
In May 2020, Global rating agency Moody's has slashed India's GDP growth rate at ________ for the current fiscal- 2020-21. |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | 1 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 3 |
| E. | 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 | |
| 446. |
As per the 'World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2019', the global unemployment levels fell one percentile to a steady ________% in 2018. |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 4.5 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 5.5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» D. 5.5 | |
| 447. |
According to the Sunday Times Rich List, the billionaire Hinduja brothers have been named as the wealthiest people in ________ for a third time. |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | UK |
| E. | Mexico |
| Answer» E. Mexico | |
| 448. |
A recent survey on plastic pollution found an estimated 414 million pieces of plastic on the beaches of remote ________ Islands in the Indian Ocean. |
| A. | Andaman |
| B. | Lakshadweep |
| C. | Simeulue |
| D. | Cocos (Keeling) |
| E. | Mannar |
| Answer» E. Mannar | |
| 449. |
In the year 2017-18, which of the major millet producing states of India is Rajasthan? |
| A. | Third |
| B. | Sixth |
| C. | First |
| D. | Fourth |
| Answer» D. Fourth | |
| 450. |
Consider the following Credit Rating Agencies and arrange them in chronological order:1. CARE2. ICRA3. CRISILSelect the correct answer from the code given below:Codes: |
| A. | 3, 2, 1 |
| B. | 3, 1, 2 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 |
| D. | 1, 3, 2 |
| Answer» B. 3, 1, 2 | |