UPSC 2021: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Jan 16 – Jan 22 with Multiple Choice Questions and answers for IAS Exam Preparation other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
UPSC Exam Preparation: This week’s GK and current affairs quiz from Jan 16 – Jan 22 for UPSC Prelims Exam preparation. Test your general knowledge on current affairs now with our weekly GK and current affairs quiz for UPSC Civil Services Exam and other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
Mock test practice is the sure-shot way to increase your speed in answering questions. The UPSC prelims exam is more about speed, accuracy and analytical thinking rather than about remembering a lot of facts. So, take our quizzes every week and improve your knowledge, speed, and also assess your own preparation levels. The quiz covers a lot of subjects like polity, history, geography, economics, current affairs, science & technology, government schemes, etc.
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following statement/s is/are correct?
- The Competition Act, 2002 prohibits anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position by enterprises and regulates mergers and acquisition.
- The objectives of the Act are sought to be achieved through the Competition Commission of India which has been established as a statutory authority.
- It is the duty of the Commission to eliminate practices having an adverse effect on competition, promote and sustain competition, protect the interests of consumers and ensure freedom of trade in the markets of India.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyWhich of the following statement/s is/are incorrect?
- NASA’s InSight lander mission is a robotic lander designed to study the deep interior of the moon.
- India’s ISRO has worked with NASA to place one of its payloads on the mission.
- NASA’s InSight lander has ended its portion of the mission.
Options:
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Statements 1 and 2 are only incorrect. ISRO has nothing to do with the mission. It is NASA’s mission and it deals with Mars and not the Moon.
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Statements 1 and 2 are only incorrect. ISRO has nothing to do with the mission. It is NASA’s mission and it deals with Mars and not the Moon.
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following statement/s is/are correct?
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considered to be one of the Bretton Woods institutions.
- It plays a central role in the management of balance of payments difficulties of a country and in dealing with international financial crises.
- It issues and maintains a supplementary foreign exchange reserve asset known as Special drawing rights (SDRs).
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following islands is not a part of the South China Sea?
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Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands are not a part of the South China Sea. They are a part of the East China Sea.
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Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands are not a part of the South China Sea. They are a part of the East China Sea.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Category: Art and CultureThiruvalluvar is widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu. What was his contribution?
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He contributed to Tamil literature as a poet and a philosopher.
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He contributed to Tamil literature as a poet and a philosopher.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Category: HistoryIndigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of [UPSC 2020]
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Its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions. Also read about the Indigo Rebellion.
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Its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions. Also read about the Indigo Rebellion.
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following statements is/are correct?
- Kerala has become the 8th State in the country to successfully undertake “Ease of Doing Business” reform.
- The reform is stipulated by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
- Once the reform is undertaken the State becomes eligible to mobilise additional financial resources through Open Market Borrowings.
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Correct
Statements 1 and 3 only are correct. The reforms are stipulated by the Dept. of Expenditure.
Incorrect
Statements 1 and 3 only are correct. The reforms are stipulated by the Dept. of Expenditure.
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following statements is/are correct?
- During the British Rule, the only way for an inter-religious union to be solemnised was via Act III of 1872.
- Getting married under this act required a public renunciation of one’s religion.
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Both are correct.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are requirements under the Special Marriage Act, 1954?
- A notification announcing the marriage needs to be displayed at a prominent place by the marriage officer.
- An application for marriage can be made only in a place where at least one of the parties resides.
- If either of the parties is not a permanent resident of the place the marriage officer has to inform the court in the district within whose limits that party is a permanent resident.
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All the statements are correct.
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All the statements are correct.
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following statement(s) regarding Tejas is/are correct?
- Tejas is a single-engined, light weight supersonic fighter.
- Tejas is primarily designed for ‘air combat’ and ‘offensive air support’.
- The capability of Air to Air Refueling (AAR) is missing in Tejas.
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the role of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)?
- To deal with policy matters concerning foreign affairs that have internal or external security implications.
- To consider all cases involving capital expenditure of more than rupees one thousand crore in respect of Department of Defence Production & Department of Defence Research and Development.
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Both statements are correct.
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Both statements are correct.
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: Current AffairsParler, recently seen in news is:
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A social networking site popular with the right-wing in the US.
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A social networking site popular with the right-wing in the US.
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyIn India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the context of [UPSC Prelims 2020]
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Digital security infrastructure
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Digital security infrastructure
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Category: Current AffairsIn India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under “IAEA Safeguards” while others are not?
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements regarding Khadi Prakritik paint:
1. It is India’s first cow dung paint developed by Khadi and Village Industries.
2. It has anti-fungal & anti-bacterial properties and is odourless.
3. Production of Khadi Prakritik Paint is aligned with the vision of increasing farmers’ income.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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All of the statements are correct.
Incorrect
All of the statements are correct.
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: International RelationsIndia and Vietnam are members of which of the following organisations?
1. Mekong – Ganga Cooperation
2. BIMSTEC
3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
4. ASEANOptions:
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Only 1 is the correct answer. India and Vietnam are both members of the Mekong – Ganga Cooperation.
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Only 1 is the correct answer. India and Vietnam are both members of the Mekong – Ganga Cooperation.
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: International RelationsWhich of the following statement(s) is/are correct about SAARC?
- The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
- One of the objectives of SAARC is to promote and strengthen collective self- reliance among the countries of South Asia.
- Decisions at all levels are to be taken on the basis of unanimity; and bilateral and contentious issues are excluded from the deliberations of the Association.
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution? [UPSC Prelims 2013]
- National Development Council
- Planning Commission
- Zonal Councils
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1, 2 and 3 are correct. They do not find mention in the Constitution.
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1, 2 and 3 are correct. They do not find mention in the Constitution.
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following are the objectives of organizing the National Youth Parliament Festival?
1. To hear the voice of youth between 18 and less than 25 years of age, who are allowed to vote but cannot stand as a candidate for election, through deliberations in Youth Parliaments at the district level and above.
2. To encourage the youth to engage with public issues.
3. To seek the views of the youth on important legislative matters.
4. To encourage youth to fight against social evils.
Select the correct option from below:
Correct
Statements 1 and 2 only are correct.
Incorrect
Statements 1 and 2 only are correct.
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: SchemesConsider the following statements with respect to PM KISAN scheme:
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Government of India.
2. Under the scheme income support of 6,000/- per year in three equal instalments is provided to small and marginal farmer families having combined landholding/ownership of up to 2 hectares.
3. The task of identifying the farmer families eligible for support as per scheme guidelines has been given to the Gram Panchayats.
4. Retired pensioners whose monthly pension is Rs.10, 000/- or more are not eligible for benefit under the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: G KThe term ‘golden handshake’ is used in the context of:
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Voluntary Retirement Scheme
Incorrect
Voluntary Retirement Scheme
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: PolityWith respect to the Heritage Conservation Committee, consider the following statements:
- It is set up under the chairmanship of Special Secretary / Additional Secretary, Department of Culture as per provisions of Delhi Building Byelaws, 1983 for protection of Heritage Buildings, Heritage Precincts and Natural features in Delhi.
- The list of Heritage Buildings, Heritage Sites including heritage precincts and natural feature areas is prepared by the NDMC, MCD and DDA with the approval of the HCC and supplemented from time to time.
- The heritage buildings are categorized under four grades, I, II, III & IV based on their historic and national importance.
- Any development or re-development or Engineering operation or Additions / Alterations, Repairs, etc. including painting of the Building are allowed only with the prior permission of the concerned local authority.
Correct
Statements 2 and 4 only are correct.
Incorrect
Statements 2 and 4 only are correct.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: SchemesWhich of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding (PM SVANidhi) scheme?
- It is a micro-credit facility that provides street vendors a collateral-free loan of Rs 10,000 with low rates of interest for a period of one year.
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The scheme is part of the AtmaNirbhar Bharat package.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: HistoryWith reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as: [UPSC Prelims 2020]
Correct
Ports handling foreign trade
Incorrect
Ports handling foreign trade
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following national parks and states is/are correctly matched?
- Intanki National Park: Nagaland
- Nokrek National Park: Manipur
- Keibul-Lamjao National Park: Meghalaya
- Manas National Park: Assam
Correct
Only 1 and 4 are correctly matched.
Nokrek National Park is in Meghalaya. Keibul-Lamjao National Park is in Manipur.
Incorrect
Only 1 and 4 are correctly matched.
Nokrek National Park is in Meghalaya. Keibul-Lamjao National Park is in Manipur.
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: International RelationsAbraham Accords were signed between which two countries?
Correct
Israel and the United Arab Emirates
Incorrect
Israel and the United Arab Emirates
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF):
- The initial purpose of the fund was to help people displaced due to the partition of India and Pakistan.
- The resources of the PMNRF are utilized primarily to render immediate relief to families of those killed in natural calamities.
- PMNRF has not been constituted by the Parliament.
- Home Minister is the Chairman of PMNRF.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1, 2 and 3 only are correct.
- PMNRF was established in 1948 by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. The initial purpose of the fund was to help people displaced due to the partition of India and Pakistan.
- The resources of the PMNRF are now utilized primarily to render immediate relief to families of those killed in natural calamities like floods, cyclones and earthquakes, etc. and to the victims of major accidents and riots.
- Assistance from PMNRF is also rendered, to partially defray the expenses for medical treatment like heart surgeries, kidney transplantation, cancer treatment and acid attack, etc.
- The fund consists entirely of public contributions and does not get any budgetary support.
- The corpus of the fund is invested in various forms with scheduled commercial banks and other agencies.
- Disbursements are made with the approval of the Prime Minister.
- PMNRF has not been constituted by the Parliament.
- Prime Minister is the Chairman of PMNRF.
Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 only are correct.
- PMNRF was established in 1948 by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. The initial purpose of the fund was to help people displaced due to the partition of India and Pakistan.
- The resources of the PMNRF are now utilized primarily to render immediate relief to families of those killed in natural calamities like floods, cyclones and earthquakes, etc. and to the victims of major accidents and riots.
- Assistance from PMNRF is also rendered, to partially defray the expenses for medical treatment like heart surgeries, kidney transplantation, cancer treatment and acid attack, etc.
- The fund consists entirely of public contributions and does not get any budgetary support.
- The corpus of the fund is invested in various forms with scheduled commercial banks and other agencies.
- Disbursements are made with the approval of the Prime Minister.
- PMNRF has not been constituted by the Parliament.
- Prime Minister is the Chairman of PMNRF.
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: GeographyDzukou Valley is located at the borders of which of the following states?
Correct
Nagaland and Manipur
Incorrect
Nagaland and Manipur
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: Art and CultureGangasagar Festival is organised in which Indian state?
Correct
West Bengal
Incorrect
West Bengal
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to the Animal Welfare Board of India:
- The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body.
- It was started under the stewardship of Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale.
- The Board is within the jurisdiction of the Government of India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
Correct
Statement 3 is incorrect.
- As per the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960, the Government of India formed the Animal Welfare Board of India in 1962.
- The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body.
- It is an advisory body advising the Government of India on animal welfare laws, and promotes animal welfare in the country of India.
- The Animal Welfare Board of India was started under the stewardship of Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale.
- The Board is within the jurisdiction of the Government of India’s Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying).
Incorrect
Statement 3 is incorrect.
- As per the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960, the Government of India formed the Animal Welfare Board of India in 1962.
- The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body.
- It is an advisory body advising the Government of India on animal welfare laws, and promotes animal welfare in the country of India.
- The Animal Welfare Board of India was started under the stewardship of Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale.
- The Board is within the jurisdiction of the Government of India’s Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying).
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