Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (06 May 2022)


Current Affairs MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams

Date: 06 May 2022


Q1. Consider the following statements about Textiles:

1. India is the second-largest producer of fibre in the world.
2. India hogs more than 41 per cent share in global textile output.

Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • India is the second-largest producer of fibre in the world and the major fibre produced is cotton.
  • China hogs more than 51 per cent share in global textile output, while India’s is just 6.9 per cent.

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the National Judicial Infrastructure Authority of India:

1. NJIAI is thought of as an “umbrella national organization” that would take care of the need for judicial infrastructure.
2. Union Minister of Law will act as patron-in-chief of the governing body of NJIAI.
3. NJIAI is related to upgrading infrastructure of Supreme Court and High Courts only.

Which of the above statements is/ are incorrect?

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • CJI will act as patron-in-chief of the governing body of NJIAI.
  • NJIAI is related to upgrading infrastructure of all the courts in the country.

Q3. Which of the following Organisations released the Export Preparedness Index (2021)?

a) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
b) Department of Economic Affairs
c) NITI Aayog
d) None of above

Answer: (C)

Explanation: NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Institute of Competitiveness, released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2021.

Q4. Arrange the following European countries from north to south.

1. Switzerland
2. Belgium
3. Norway
4. Denmark

Choose the correct option:

a) 1-2-3-4
b) 3-2-4-1
c) 3-4-2-1
d) 3-4-1-2

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. Both President and Governor have the power to pardon the death sentence under central and state laws respectively.
2. In deciding mercy petitions, the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is viewed as the opinion of the council of ministers.
3. American President has the absolute power to grant pardon; such power cannot be questioned or blocked by the court or the congress.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. All the above

Answer: (C)

Explanation: The President can grant pardon in all cases where the sentence given is the sentence of death but the pardoning power of the Governor does not extend to death sentence cases.