01 - May - 2023 Current Affairs MCQ in English

01 – May – 2023 Current Affairs MCQ in English

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What was the main reason behind the creation of NATGRID?

To improve road safety by tracking traffic violations

To keep track of individuals who have defaulted on their loans

Toprovideintelligenceandlawenforcementagencieswithreal-timedataonsuspects

To monitor social media activities of individuals

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Which countries does INSTC pass through besides India and Iran?

United States, Canada, Mexico

Afghanistan,Armenia,Azerbaijan,Russia,CentralAsiaandEurope

China, Japan, South Korea

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What is SECURE, as elaborated by India during the SCO meeting?

S – Social security for all; E – Employment generation for all; C – Cultural integration; U – Urban development; R – Renewable energy

S-Securityofcitizens;E-Economicdevelopmentforall;C-Connectingtheregion;U-Unitingthepeople;R-RespectforSovereigntyandIntegrity;E-Environmentalprotection

S – Sustainable development; E – Education for all; C – Climate action; U – Unity in diversity; R – Responsible governance; E – Energy security

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How many star ratings will the proposed water fixture rating system have?

3, 4 and 5

2,3and4

4, 5 and 6

1, 2 and 3

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Which index was compiled using firm level survey findings?

IndiaManufacturingInnovationIndex(IMII)

India Innovation Index (III)

India Development Index (IDI)

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Which of the following sources will NOT be used by NATGRID to collate information?

Passports

Airports

Hospitals

Banks

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What is stubble burning?

Burning of rice husks

Burningofwheatstraw

Burning of coconut shells

Burning of sugarcane residue

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What is the scheme for tackling stubble burning called?

Scheme for Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization

None of the above

NationalPolicyonBiofuels

Scheme for Promotion of Crop Diversification

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What is the penalty for stubble burning according to NGT?

Rs 7,500 to Rs 15,000

Rs5,000toRs7,500

Rs 2,500 to Rs 5,000

Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000

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What is the significance of BRICS for India?

Decreased dependence on China

Opportunities for intra-BRICS trade

ParticipationinaWesterngrouping

Balance in West-East partnerships

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What is de-dollarization?

The process of adopting USD

The process of abandoning USD

The process of reducing reliance on USD

TheprocessofincreasingUSDusage

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Which of the following weapons systems is NOT found on Project 15B ships?

Long-rangeSurface-to-AirMissiles(SAM)

Anti-gravity propulsion system

BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles

Indigenous torpedo tube launchers

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Which state ranked highest on NMIS score?

TamilNadu

Maharashtra

Karnataka

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Which Indian states are promoting crop diversification to tackle stubble burning?

Punjab and Haryana

Bihar and Jharkhand

GujaratandMaharashtra

Tamil Nadu and Kerala

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What is Project 15B?

A railway project to improve connectivity between major cities in India

Anavalprogramtobuildguidedindigenousmissiledestroyers

A space mission to explore the surface of Mars

A government initiative to build 15 smart cities in India

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Which of the following agencies will have access to NATGRID database?

ISRO, DRDO, HAL, BARC

UIDAI, NSDL, BSE, LIC

CBI, ED, IB, DRI

RBI,SEBI,CAG,TRAI

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How many components did NMIS 2021-22 have?

One

Two

Three

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What is the concern raised against NATGRID?

Possible violations of privacy and leakage of confidential personal data

Inadequate security measures to

Lackoftransparencyinthedatacollectionprocess

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What is Bharat Tap?

A new type of tap that conserves water

Amobileapplicationforbookingrailwaytickets

A government scheme to provide free Wi-Fi in rural areas

A collaborative effort to drive water efficiency in India

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What is the purpose of the proposed star rating system for water fixtures?

Toencourageconsumerstomaketherightdecisionswhilepurchasingelectricalappliances

To empower consumers to make the right decisions while purchasing sanitary equipment

To promote the use of plastic water bottles

To improve the quality of tap water in India

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Which sectors were covered in the Sectorial System of innovation survey?

Banking,finance,insurance,healthcare,andeducation

Food & beverage, textiles, automotive, pharmaceutical, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, and construction

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What is the maximum speed of Project 15B ships when fully loaded?

20knots

40 knots

30 knots

10 knots

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What are the barriers to innovation highlighted by NMIS 2021-22?

Access to 4.0 technologies, no clear national innovation strategy, high cost, restricted finance

Political instability, corruption, bureaucratic inefficiencies, weak governance

Lackofskilledmanpower,inadequateinfrastructure,lowconsumerdemand,regulatoryissues

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What is INSTC?

5G mobile technology

Multi-mode transport project

Space exploration mission

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What is hate speech defined as by the Law Commission?

A criticism of a particular religion

An expression of political disagreement

A protest against government policy

Anincitementtohatredagainstagroup

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Which pollutants are released during stubble burning?

CO2, CO, SOx, and PM10

CO2,CO,SOx,andPM2.5

CO, CH4, NOx, and PM2.5

CO2, CH4, NOx, and PM10

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Which pollutants are not released during stubble burning?

None of the above

CO2 and PM2.5

SOx and CH4

COandNOx

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Which organization collaborated with DST for NMIS 2021-22?

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

World Health Organization (WHO)

UnitedNationsIndustrialDevelopmentOrganization(UNIDO)

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Which countries have expressed interest in joining BRICS?

Australia and New Zealand

SaudiArabiaandUAE

Canada and Mexico

Japan and South Korea

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Which states had the lowest NMIS scores?

Gujarat,Rajasthan,Haryana,Punjab

North-eastern states (excluding Assam), Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand

Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha

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