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Practice Questions - Current Affairs 06-05-2023

Weekly Current Affairs Practice

Practice Questions - Current Affairs 06-05-2023


Q 1. Report On Currency and Finance (RCF) has been released by:

  1. Reserve Bank of India
  2. NITI Aayog
  3. Ministry of Finance
  4. PM Economic Advisory Council

Q 2. With reference to the CU-Chayan Portal, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a common platform for listing jobs vacancies across all Central and State Universities.
  2. CU-Chayan Portal is launched by the Ministry of Education.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q 3. Kalesar National Park is located in which of the following States?

  1. Haryana
  2. Himachal Pradesh
  3. Uttarakhand
  4. Uttar Pradesh

Q 4. Reporters Without Borders releases World Press Freedom Index on the basis of which of the following categories?

  1. Political
  2. Legislative
  3. Economic
  4. Sociocultural
  5. Safety of journalists

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 5 only
  2. 2, 3 and 4 only
  3. 4 and 5 only
  4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q 5. The term 'Mar del Plata Action Plan' was recently mentioned in the news, is related to:

  1. Water Management
  2. Heavy Metal Pollution
  3. Plastic Pollution
  4. e-Waste

Q 6. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Zafar Mahal?

  1. It was originally built by Akbar.
  2. Zafar Mahal is made out of red sandstone.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only 
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2 
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q 7. With reference to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), consider the following statements: 

  1. IFAD is an international financial institution and specialized United Nations (UN) agency based in Rome.
  2. It was one of the major outcomes of the 1974 World Food Conference.
  3. India is a member of International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only 
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 3 only 
  4. 1,2 and 3

Q 8. With reference to 'fly ash' produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction.
  2. Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement concrete.
  3. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only and does not contain any toxic elements.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1 and 2 
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3 
  4. 3 only

Q 9. Which of the following  are the application of “Diethylene glycol (DEG)” ?

  1. Hydraulic brake fluids
  2. cosmetics
  3. Lubricants

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Q 10. ‘Fit for 55 package’  was recently mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of:

  1. World Economic Forum
  2. ASEAN Countries
  3. European Union
  4. Shanghai Corporation Organization

Q 11. Propiconazole, Emamectin,  and  Quinalphos are related to:

  1. pesticides for crop protection in Tea plantations 
  2. preservatives in processed foods
  3. fruit-ripening agents
  4. moisturising agents in cosmetics

Q 12. Which of the following are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?

  1. Carbon monoxide
  2. Methane
  3. Ozone
  4. Sulphur dioxide

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2, 3 and 4 only
  3. 1 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q 13. Which one of the following best describes the term "Bluewashing"? 

  1. The practice of using misinformation that overstates a company's commitment to responsible social practices.
  2. The process of cleaning clothes with blue dye to make them appear brighter. 
  3. The act of promoting ocean conservation through educational programs and initiatives. 
  4. The use of blue light to reduce stress and improve mental well-being. 

Q 14. With reference to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), consider the following statements: 

  1. It was created using domestically developed methods using cooking oil and oil-rich seeds from plants.
  2. The use of this fuel helps in improving air quality and enhancing energy security.
  3. Its use causes lesser sulphur emissions into the environment than other conventional fuels.  

Which of the statements given above are correct? 

  1. 1 and 2 only 
  2. 2 and 3 only 
  3. 1 and 3 only 
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Q 15. Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct?

  1. A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament.
  2. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not
  3. The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and send it for consideration within 14 days.
  4. The President cannot return a Money Bill to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration.

Q 16. ‘Wagner group’, recently in news, is:

  1. a voluntary export control regime
  2. an intergovernmental organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy
  3. world's largest international police organization
  4. a Russian paramilitary organization

Q 17. Which one of the following countries is not a member of the Price Cap Coalition? 

  1. Australia
  2. USA
  3. Canada
  4. India

Q 18. Similipal Tiger Reserve is located in which of the following states?

  1. Maharashtra
  2. Odisha
  3. Uttar Pradesh
  4. Sikkim

Q 19. With reference to National Medical Devices Policy, 2023, consider the following statements: 

  1. It aims to place the medical devices sector on an accelerated path of growth with a patient-centric approach to meet the evolving healthcare needs of patients.
  2. Policy is expected to help the Medical Devices Sector grow from present $11 Bn to $25 Bn by 2030.
  3. The policy envisages the creation of a dedicated Export Promotion Council for the medical sector.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 1 and 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1 only

Q 20. ‘Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India’ report is recently released by:

  1. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
  2. The Food Corporation of India
  3. The Food and Agriculture Organization 
  4. NITI Aayog 

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