APSC Current Affairs MCQs
Current Affairs MCQs :
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Oman shares its land borders with UAE, Yemen and Saudi Arabia only.
2. Al Najah is the Army Exercise between India and Oman.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Consider the following statements about Thiruvalluvar:
1. The classic Tamil language text Thirukkural was written by Thiruvalluvar.
2. Valluvar kottam temple in Chennai is built in the memory of Thiruvalluvar.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Consider the following statements:
1. The Nagi-Nakti Bird Sanctuaries is located in BIhar.
2. The Kalrav bird festival was recently held at the NagiNakti bird sanctuaries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Consider the following statements:
1. The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana aims to boost research and development in the 2G Ethanol.
2. In India, the current permissible level of blending is 20% of ethanol with gasoline.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Which of the following reports are published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
1. Emission Gap Report
2. Global Environment Outlook
3. Invest into Healthy Planet
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to Mitochondria, which of the following statements are correct?
1. Mitochondrial DNA is the small circular chromosome.
2. The mitochondria produce cellular energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
3. Mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother, while nuclear DNA is inherited from both parents.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following statements:
1. The Open Skies Treaty between two countries provides rights for airlines to offer international passenger and cargo services.
2. Open Sky agreement allows a member State to undertake surveillance on any part of the host nation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the different shapes of economic recovery?:
(a) In Z-shaped the economic disruption lasts for a small period wherein more than people’s incomes, it is their ability to spend is restricted.
(b) In V-shaped the incomes and jobs are permanently lost, and the economic growth recovers gradually.
(c) In U-shaped the economy after falling, struggles around a low growth rate for some time, before rising gradually to usual levels.
(d) In K-Shaped after a recession, different parts of the economy recover at different rates, times, or magnitudes.
9. Consider the following statements regarding Semeru volcano:
1. It is a part of the Island arcs formed by the subduction of the Indo-Australian plate below Sunda Plate.
2. It is prone to seismic upheaval due to its location on the Pacific’s Ring of Fire.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
10. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the ‘Western disturbances’?
(a) It is an extra-tropical storm originating in the Mediterranean region.
(b) It is associated with rainfall, snowfall and fog in northern India.
(c) It is important for the development of the Kharif crop in the Northern subcontinent.
(d) It travels from the western to the eastern direction on high-altitude westerly jet streams.
1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (d) 6. (d) 7. (d) 8. (b) 9. (c) 10. (c)
