Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (14 June 2022)

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

Date: 14 June 2022

Q1. Which of the following countries are part of both West Asia and the Gulf Cooperation Council?

1. Qatar
2. Oman
3. Kuwait
4. Iraq
5. Yemen

Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2, and 3 only
c) 1, 2, and 5 only
d) 1, 3, 4, and 5 only

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The GCC was formed in 1981 after an agreement amongst the member countries i.e., Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • West Asia is the westernmost subregion of the larger geographical region of Asia, as defined by some academics, UN bodies, and other institutions.
  • West Asia includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cyprus, Georgia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

Q2. Which of the following organisation publishes the Ease of Living index in India?

a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
b) NITI Aayog
c) TERI
d) National Housing Bank

Answer: (A)

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. In this economy, temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees.
2. It generally uses digital platforms to connect freelancers with customers to provide short-term services or asset-sharing.

Which type of economy do these features refer to:

a) Command economy
b) Socialist Economy
c) Mixed Economy
d) Gig Economy

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • In a gig economy, temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend to hire independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees. A gig economy undermines the traditional economy of full-time workers who often focus on their career development.
  • The gig economy uses digital platforms to connect freelancers with customers to provide short-term services or asset-sharing.
  • Examples include ride-hailing apps, food delivery apps, and holiday rental apps.

Q4. Consider the following statements about State Food Safety Index:

1. The report has been prepared by the NITI Aayog to measure the performance of States on food safety.
2. It is biennial report which was started in 2018-19.

Which of the above given statements is/ are correct?

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • The index was developed by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) in 2018-19 to measure the performance of states on five significant parameters of Food Safety.
  • The parameters include Human Resources and Institutional Data, Compliance, Food Testing – Infrastructure and Surveillance, Training & Capacity Building and Consumer Empowerment.

Q5. Consider the following statements about MTCR:

1. Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is a multilateral export control regime for nuclear weapons and chemical weapon only.
2. Currently, India is the member of the Missile Technology Control Regime.
3. It is not a legally-binding treaty.

Which of the above given statements is/ are correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is a multilateral export control regime.
  • It is an informal and voluntary partnership among 35 countries to prevent the proliferation of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology capable of carrying greater than 500 kg payload for more than 300 km.
  • The members are thus prohibited from supplying such missiles and UAV systems that are controlled by the MTCR to non-members.
  • The decisions are taken by consensus of all the members.
  • It is not a legally-binding treaty. Hence, no punitive measures could be taken against non-compliance to the guidelines of the regime.
  • India was inducted into the Missile Technology Control Regime in 2016 as the 35th member.