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Recent MCQs

Operation Desert Fox is the name of:

  1. Barbed wire fencing fixed to demarcate Indo-Pak borders in Rajasthan/ Gujarat
  2. A satellite launched by NASA to collect information regarding magnetic force of sun
  3. Air strikes launched by US/UK on Baghdad during December, 98
  4. An operation launched by USA commando unit against LTTE in Ceylon
Current Affairs

The mascot of the 19th Commonwealth Games, to be held in 2010 in New Delhi, is

  1. Shera
  2. Chital
  3. Cheetah
  4. Bhaloo
Current Affairs

Who among the following is the youngest (17 years old) doctor of Indian origin, in the world who received his medical degree from Mount Sinai, New York?

  1. Jyper Sikdar
  2. Balamyrali Ambati
  3. Suchita Shah
  4. Arvind Mohan
Current Affairs

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): The UnionBudget 2020-21 has focused on Rural Development with aim of doubling farmer income.
Reason (R): The 16 Action points announced in the budget is centred around agriculture, irrigation and rural development.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false but (R) is true
Current Affairs

For the revision of the pay scale of central Government employee, sixth pay commission has been constituted which of the following one is the Chairman of this Commission.

  1. A. Radharaman
  2. B.N Krishnav
  3. R.H Dholakia
  4. Virrupa Maithili
Current Affairs

In Assembly elections of Uttar Pradesh held in Feb. 2002 the position of elected MLAs of main political parties has been: Samajvadi - B.S.P. - B.J.P. - Congress Party

  1. 141 99 97 27
  2. 142 102 92 23
  3. 143 98 88 25
  4. 145 101 94 26
Current Affairs

"Stri Shakti Puraskar" is given to woman for:

1. excellence in athletics
2. outstanding performance in games
3. courage and enterprise for betterment of women
4. contribution to the nation and the people

Select your answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 3 and 4
  4. 1 and 4
Current Affairs

Which one of the following days was not a shahi Snan (Royal Bath) day during the Kumbh held in Allahabad in 2013?

  1. Basant Panchami
  2. Maha Shivaratri
  3. Makar Sankranti
  4. Mauni Amavasya
Current Affairs

Consider the following statements:

1) According to a survey conducted by Uttar Pradesh Planning Department recently. Lucknow has been found to be the most development.
2) As per recent study conducted in 20 states by the "Centre for Media Studies", corruption in 2005 in India is less than what it was in 2002.
3) As per targets set for Bharat Nirman Yojna, houses to be constructed for the rural poor would not even meet 50% of the shortage of rural houses.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:

  1. l and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. all the three
Current Affairs

Where was the first world summit on social development under the aegis of UNESCO held?

  1. London
  2. New York
  3. Paris
  4. Copenhagen
Current Affairs

What has been the theme of the 2017 World Population Day?

  1. Be counted: Say what you need
  2. Investing in teenage girls
  3. Vulnerable population in emergency
  4. Family planning: Empowering people, Developing Nations
Current Affairs

Which of the following is not a new scheme announced for the development of urban infrastructure?

  1. Swachcha Bharat Mission
  2. Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana
  3. Smart City Scheme
  4. Digital India Scheme
Current Affairs

Consider the following statements regarding Taj Mahal:

1. The inaugural of Taj Mahotsava was the show of U.P. Government.
2. It is listed as a World Heritage Monument.
3. All the functions have to be away from the main complex because of security concerns.
4. Taj is a victim of environmental pollution.

Select the correct answer from the code below:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 1, 2 and 3
  3. 2, 3 and 4
  4. All the four
Current Affairs

Which of the following countries has made it mandatory to blend ethanol with gasoline?

  1. China
  2. U.K.
  3. Switzerland
  4. Brazil
Current Affairs

Who out of the following became the first lady President of South Korea in Feb, 2013?

  1. Park Jong-sun
  2. Park Geun-Hye
  3. Kang ji-won
  4. Kim Soon-ja
Current Affairs

Who among the following was the winner of Miss World - 2021, which was held in March 2022 in Puerto Rico ?

  1. Olivia Yace
  2. Karolina Bielawska
  3. Sri Saini
  4. Toni-Ann Singh
Current Affairs

Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Social Security Programme) - List-II (Beneficiary’s Contribution)

A. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana - 1. Beneficiary’s choice
B. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana - 2. ₹55-₹200 per month
C. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana - 3. ₹436 per year
D. Atal Pension Yojana - 4. 20 per year

Codes:
ABCD

  1. 2 3 4 1
  2. 2 4 1 3
  3. 1 2 3 4
  4. 3 2 1 4
Current Affairs

First ever containership from Kolkata Port to Agartala was sent through which one of the following Ports of Bangladesh in July 2020 ?

  1. Benapole
  2. Maloti
  3. Payra
  4. Chattogram
Current Affairs

The Supreme Court has recently held unconstitutional Illegal Migrants Determination Act, 1983 on the ground of violation of moral obligation of Centre under:

  1. Art. 355
  2. Art. 356
  3. Art. 256
  4. Art. 257
Current Affairs

The fast distance of Mumbai to Gorakhpur railway route is

  1. Via Agra
  2. Via Allahabad
  3. Via Jhansi
  4. Via Delhi
Current Affairs

Before being elected as US President Barack Obama was Senator from

  1. Colorado
  2. Florida
  3. Georgia
  4. Illinois
Current Affairs

The Indian citizen who has been honoured with Ramon Magasaysay award for the year 2009 is:

  1. Bhimsen Joshi
  2. Deep Joshi
  3. Indira Sinha
  4. Pankaj Srivastava
Current Affairs

Who of the following received Lachchu Maharaj Award for Kathak Dance at its ceremony in September, 2009?

  1. Madhuri Dixit
  2. Rekha
  3. Kumkum Dhar
  4. Asha Parekh
Current Affairs

The host country of the 9th BRICS summit is:

  1. China
  2. Russia
  3. Brazil
  4. South Africa
Current Affairs