Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (27 January 2022)

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

Date: 27 January 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements

1. The United States has become the world’s top gas producer, delivering as much as 50 percent more than second-place Russia
2. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a natural gas that is cooled down to liquid form and shrunk to 1/600th of its original volume.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) Neither

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • United States has emerged as an energy superpower. It’s now the world’s biggest oil producer, pumping almost twice as much as the runner-up, Saudi Arabia.
  • The United States has become the world’s top gas producer, delivering as much as 50 percent more than second-place Russia.
  • In 2022, the U.S. will become the world’s largest exporter of LNG.
  • Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a natural gas that is cooled down to liquid form and shrunk to 1/600th of its original volume.
  • The liquid is often exported in huge ships containing heavily insulated tanks that keep the gas in a liquid state at approximately -162 Celsius and further regasified.

Q2. Which of the following organizations brings out the Index known a ‘Corruption Perceptions Index'?

a) Reporter without Border
b) United Nations Convention against Corruption
c) World Economic Forum
d) Transparency International

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an index which ranks countries "by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys."
  • The CPI generally defines corruption as an "abuse of entrusted power for private gain". The index is published annually by the non-governmental organisation Transparency International since 1995.

Q3. Consider the following statements about Aganwadi:

1. Anganwadi is a government-sponsored child-care and mother-care development programmes in India.
2. Anganwadi worker work under the direct employment of centre government.

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: (A)

Explanation:

  • Anganwadi is a government-sponsored child-care and mother-care development programmes in India.
  • The state says anganwadi workers are not government employees but workers engaged under the ICDS scheme, and hence entitled only to an honorarium. It is not a government job. But anaganwadi comes under the government. These workers who work in anganwadi are paid monthly from local head of panchayat.

Q4. Consider the following statements about Hyperloop Technology:

1. Hyper loop is an ultra-high-speed ground transportation system for passenger and cargo.
2. Hyperloop is not operational anywhere in the world as yet.
3. The first hyperloop train in India is expected to run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad and is expected to be built by 2023.

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

a) 1 and 2only
b) 2 and 3only
c) 1,2 and 3
d) None of these

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • Hyper loop is an ultra-high-speed ground transportation system for passenger and cargo.
  • Hyperloop is not operational anywhere in the world as yet.
  • The first bullet train is expected to run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad and is expected to be built by 2023 at a cost of about $12 billion.

Q5. Consider the following statements about Bio-pesticides.

1. Environment protection Act 1986 is the only legislation in India which governs the import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution, and use of all types of insecticides, including bio pesticides.
2. Canola oil and baking soda are an example of bio pesticides.

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:

  • The Insecticide Act (1968) (amended in 2000) is the only legislation under the Indian Government which governs the import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution, and use of all types of insecticides, including bio pesticides.
  • Canola oil and baking soda have pesticidal applications and are considered bio pesticides.

Q6. Which among the following events happened the earliest?

A. Nationalisation of Banks in India
B. Merger of Railway Budget with Union Budget
C. Establishment of Planning Commission
D. LPG reforms in the country

Answer: (C)

Explanation: Planning Commission was established on 15th March, 1950

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding the Food Processing Sector in India:

1. India is the world's second largest producer of fruits & vegetables but hardly 2% of the produce is processed.
2. Food Processing Sector is included in 13 strategic sectors chosen under the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme.

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:

  • India is the world's second largest producer of fruits & vegetables but hardly 2% of the produce is processed.
  • Food Processing Sector is included in 13 strategic sectors chosen under the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme.