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Practice Questions - Current Affairs 26-08-2023

Weekly Current Affairs Practice

Practice Questions - Current Affairs 26-08-2023


Q 1. Consider the following statements:

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is the world's largest government-funded health insurance scheme.
  2. The funding structure for PM-JAY is equally shared between the central government and states/Union Territories (UTs).
  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana beneficiaries are identified on the basis of latest National Family Health Survey.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Q 2. With reference to the Belem Declaration, consider the following statements:

  1. Belem declaration has been released during the Amazon Summit organized by United Nation Environment Programme.
  2. The declaration highlights the critical aspects of biodiversity conservation and Indigenous engagement in the Amazon region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q 3. Consider the following statements:

  1. Mission Indradhanush is a special drive to expand full immunization coverage in India.
  2. The Mission Indradhanush (MI) initiative, operate under the Universal Immunization Program (UIP), focuses on low-immunization areas.
  3. India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) provides free vaccines against 12 life threatening diseases

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Q 4. Consider the following statements

Statement-I: Ghana is a country in West Africa, situated on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea.

Statement-II: Ghana is the largest producer of gold in the world.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Q 5. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Athidhi Portal?

  1. It is a user-friendly web portal to expedite the registration for migrant workers in all states of India.
  2. Portal will issue a Unique ID and ensure social security to each worker.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q 6. Consider the following statements

Statement-I: There is no specific legislative process defined in the Constitution for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner.

Statement-II: Article 321 of the Constitution vests the "superintendence, direction, and control of elections" in an Election Commission.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Q 7. Aceh Province was recently mentioned in the news, it is located in:

(a) Indonesia

(b) Syria

(c) Iran

(d) Afghanistan

Q 8. Which of the following is/are the features of Unified Payment Interface?

  1. Conversational Payments with Artificial Intelligence.
  2. Offline Transactions with Near Field Communication
  3. The transaction limit for small-value offline digital payments is 1000 rupee.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Q 9. Consider the following statements

Statement-I: Deflation is the economic term used to describe the drop in prices for goods and services.

Statement-II: Deflation slows down economic growth by causing businesses to cut jobs, freeze hiring, and offer discounts to maintain sales.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Q 10. With reference to the Soil Health Card Scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. The Soil Health Card portal has been integrated with a Geographic Information System (GIS) to map test results.
  2. Soil Resource Information is same as Soil Health Cards.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q 11. Consider the following statements:

  1. Mushkbudji is a short, bold aromatic rice cultivated in the elevated regions of the Haryana and Punjab.
  2. Mushkbudji is a vitamin A rich and iron fortified variety of rice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q 12. Consider the following statements:

  1. Elephant is a key stone species and they help maintain biodiversity of the ecosystems.
  2. Asian elephants are listed as “Endangered" on the IUCN Red List of threatened species
  3. In Asian elephants’ female tusk are larger than the male tusk.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Q 13. Consider the following statements

Statement-I: Investor Education Protection Fund (IEPF) has been established under the Companies Act, 1956.

Statement-II: Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority is entrusted with the responsibility of administration of the Investor Education Protection Fund (IEPF).

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Q 14. Consider the following statements:

  1. Kirti Chakras is the highest peacetime gallantry award in India.
  2. It conferred for exceptional acts of bravery and sacrifice recognizing outstanding courage and selflessness in adverse situations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q 15. Consider the following statements:

  1. Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in an octagonal lattice
  2. Graphene is impermeable to gases, even those as light as hydrogen and helium.
  3. Graphene conducts electricity better than copper.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Q 16. Consider the following statements

Statement-I: Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan aims at providing strategic funding to higher education institutions throughout the country.

Statement-II: Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan provide Aid to state government for gender inclusion.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Q 17. Consider the following statements:

  1. Red rice is a traditional variety that thrives without chemicals and fertilizers.
  2. It is red in color due to the presence of a component called anthocyanin.
  3. It is rich in micronutrients like iron and zinc, Vitamin A and antioxidants.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Q 18. Consider the following statements:

  1. Vishwakarma Yojana aims to benefit individuals skilled in traditional craftsmanship, especially from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community.
  2. Under this scheme, the artisans and craftspeople will be provided recognition through PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q 19. Consider the following statements:

  1. The State Governments have the authority to declare drought-affected regions.
  2. The notification of drought is valid for six months unless de-notified earlier.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q 20. Consider the following statements

Statement-I: Climate termination refers to periods of significant and often rapid climate change that mark the transition between glacial and interglacial periods.

Statement-II: Termination level transitions refers to rapid changes in Earth’s climate which marks the end of a glacial period and the onset of a warmer interglacial period.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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