Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (12 February 2022)

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

Date: 12 February 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Chardham Project:

1. The project involves developing and widening 900-km of national highways connecting the holy Hindu pilgrimage sites of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
2. The highways built under the project can act as the strategic feeder roads which connect to the India-China border.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • The project involves developing and widening 900-km of national highways connecting the holy Hindu pilgrimage sites of; Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
  • The project has strategic significance and can act as the strategic feeder roads which connect the India-China border with the Army camps in Dehradun and Meerut where missile bases and heavy machinery are located.

Q2. With of which of the following countries does Gaza Strip share boundaries ?

(I) Egypt
(II) Israel
(III) Dead Sea
(IV) Mediterranean Sea
(V) Jordan

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) I, III and V only
(B) II and IV only
(C) I, II and III only
(D) I, II and IV only

Answer: (D)

Explanation: It borders Egypt-southwest and Israel-east & north, along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean sea.

Q3. What is Pegasus that is often mentioned in the news?

a) Malware
b) Secret Intelligence unit
c) Mini satellite meant for spying
d) None of the above

Answer: (D)

Explanation: Pegasus is spyware developed by the Israeli cyber-arms company NSO Group that can be covertly installed on mobile phones running most versions of iOS and Android. Pegasus is reportedly able to exploit all iOS versions up to 14.6, through a zero-click iMessage exploit.

Q4. In the context of the Constitution of India which of the following explicitly talk about Education?

1) Fundamental Rights
2) Directive Principles
3) Fundamental Duties
4) Schedule VII

A) 1 & 2 only
B) 1 & 3 only
C) 2 & 3 only
D) All of the above

Answer: (D)

Explanation: Refer to Art 21A ,Art 41 ,Art 45 , Art 51A(k), Sch VII

Q5. Consider the following statements about Financial Literacy in India:

1. Niti Aayog has been conducting Financial Literacy Week (FLW) every year to propagate financial education messages on a particular theme across the country.
2. In comparison to BRICS economies, the financial literacy rate of India is the lowest.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of these

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been conducting Financial Literacy Week (FLW) every year since 2016 to propagate financial education messages on a particular theme across the country.
  • In comparison to BRICS economies, the financial literacy rate of India is the lowest.

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding SEZ Special Economic Zone:

1. There is a need to obtain import license or permission to import goods in Special Economic Zone.
2. The Board of Approval is the apex body and is headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Finance.

Select the correct options:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Both are incorrect

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • There is no need to obtain any import license or permission to import goods in Special Economic Zone.
  • The Board of Approval is the apex body and is headed by the Secretary, Department of Commerce (Ministry of Commerce and Industry).

Q7. Consider the following statements with respect to MILAN 2022 Naval exercise

1. It will be the largest multilateral exercise in the Indian Ocean Region.
2. The theme of the Milan exercise is ‘Camaraderie–Cohesion–Collaboration’.
3. Major navies including United States, Russia and China will be participating in the exercise.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are Correct:

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • Exercise Milan scheduled to be held from February 25 to March 4 for which 46 countries have been invited, will be the largest multilateral exercise in the Indian Ocean region.
  • The theme of the Milan exercise is ‘Camaraderie–Cohesion–Collaboration’, which aims to promote collective responsibilities of maritime security for ensuring safe and secure seas.
  • China has not been invited to the exercise.