Current Affairs Questions
GDP Deflator
Consider the following statements with respect to GDP Deflator:
- GDP Deflator is better indicator to capture inflation compared to Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- GDP Deflator details are released annually with the GDP estimates
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both II and II
D
None
Inflation
Which of the following are the cost push factors of inflation?
- Increase in income of workers i.e. salary increase
- High Fiscal Deficit
- Uncertain weather conditions
- Increase in population
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
I, II, IV
B
I, III, IV
C
II, III, IV
D
I, II, III
No-confidence Motion
Consider the following statements with reference to ‘No-confidence Motion’:
- It can be introduced by any member in any House of the Parliament.
- It needs the support of 50 members in Rajya Sabha and 100 members in Lok Sabha for its introduction.
- It can be moved against an individual minister too.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
I, II, III
B
I and III
C
I and II
D
None of the above
Parker Solar Probe
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Parker Solar Probe’:
- It is a joint initiative by NASA, European Space Agency and Italy to study the Sun's atmosphere.
- This is the 1st mission by NASA, ESA and Italy to study the Sun's atmosphere.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both I and II
D
Neither I nor II
Moth Species
Consider the following statements with reference to Moth species and choose the correct statement/s
- Recently found moth species ‘Apatani Glory’ has been found in Western Ghats.
- Moth species are generally indicator species.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both I and II
D
Neither I nor II
Nabakalebar Festival
Which of the following statements is/are true about ‘Nabakalebar Festival’?
- This is associated with ‘Black Pagoda’ temple of India.
- It is an ancient ritual related to replacement of old set of idols with the new one.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
Both I and II
B
Only I
C
Only II
D
Neither I nor II
India And Its Neighbourhood
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Duqm Port - Oman
- Mattala Airport - Sri Lanka
- Trincomalee - Sri Lanka
- Assumption Island - Seychelles
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
I and II only
B
I and IV only
C
I and III only
D
I, II, III, IV
Cryptojacking
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to ‘Cryptojacking’?
- It is using someone's computer to store and do the transactions with crypto currency.
- It is using someone’s computer to mine the crypto currency.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both I and II
D
Neither I nor II
Commission For Agricultural Costs And Prices (CACP)
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)?
- It decides the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
- It is a statutory body.
- At present it covers 10 kharif crops and 10 rabi crops.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
Only II
B
I, II, III
C
I, III
D
None of the above
GST Council
Consider the following statements vis-a-vis ‘GST Council’:
- GST Council is a statutory body dealing with deciding the taxes and their rates.
- States will have 1/3rd voting rights and Centre will have (2/3rd)
- Any decisions of the GST Council are taken by more than 50% of the votes cast.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
Only I
B
I, II and III
C
I, III
D
None
GDP Deflator
Consider the following statements with respect to GDP Deflator:
- GDP Deflator is better indicator to capture inflation compared to Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- GDP Deflator details are released annually with the GDP estimates
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A |
Only I
|
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B |
Only II
|
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C |
Both II and II
|
|
D |
None
|
Inflation
Which of the following are the cost push factors of inflation?
- Increase in income of workers i.e. salary increase
- High Fiscal Deficit
- Uncertain weather conditions
- Increase in population
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A |
I, II, IV
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|
B |
I, III, IV
|
|
C |
II, III, IV
|
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D |
I, II, III
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No-confidence Motion
Consider the following statements with reference to ‘No-confidence Motion’:
- It can be introduced by any member in any House of the Parliament.
- It needs the support of 50 members in Rajya Sabha and 100 members in Lok Sabha for its introduction.
- It can be moved against an individual minister too.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A |
I, II, III
|
|
B |
I and III
|
|
C |
I and II
|
|
D |
None of the above
|
Parker Solar Probe
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Parker Solar Probe’:
- It is a joint initiative by NASA, European Space Agency and Italy to study the Sun's atmosphere.
- This is the 1st mission by NASA, ESA and Italy to study the Sun's atmosphere.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A |
Only I
|
|
B |
Only II
|
|
C |
Both I and II
|
|
D |
Neither I nor II
|
Moth Species
Consider the following statements with reference to Moth species and choose the correct statement/s
- Recently found moth species ‘Apatani Glory’ has been found in Western Ghats.
- Moth species are generally indicator species.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A |
Only I
|
|
B |
Only II
|
|
C |
Both I and II
|
|
D |
Neither I nor II
|
Nabakalebar Festival
Which of the following statements is/are true about ‘Nabakalebar Festival’?
- This is associated with ‘Black Pagoda’ temple of India.
- It is an ancient ritual related to replacement of old set of idols with the new one.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A |
Both I and II
|
|
B |
Only I
|
|
C |
Only II
|
|
D |
Neither I nor II
|
India And Its Neighbourhood
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Duqm Port - Oman
- Mattala Airport - Sri Lanka
- Trincomalee - Sri Lanka
- Assumption Island - Seychelles
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A |
I and II only
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B |
I and IV only
|
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C |
I and III only
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D |
I, II, III, IV
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Cryptojacking
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to ‘Cryptojacking’?
- It is using someone's computer to store and do the transactions with crypto currency.
- It is using someone’s computer to mine the crypto currency.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A |
Only I
|
|
B |
Only II
|
|
C |
Both I and II
|
|
D |
Neither I nor II
|
Commission For Agricultural Costs And Prices (CACP)
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)?
- It decides the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
- It is a statutory body.
- At present it covers 10 kharif crops and 10 rabi crops.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A |
Only II
|
|
B |
I, II, III
|
|
C |
I, III
|
|
D |
None of the above
|
GST Council
Consider the following statements vis-a-vis ‘GST Council’:
- GST Council is a statutory body dealing with deciding the taxes and their rates.
- States will have 1/3rd voting rights and Centre will have (2/3rd)
- Any decisions of the GST Council are taken by more than 50% of the votes cast.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A |
Only I
|
|
B |
I, II and III
|
|
C |
I, III
|
|
D |
None
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