Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 15 November 2021

Q.1) With reference to the Graded Response Action Plan, consider the following statements:

1. It is a graded response based on different National Air Quality Index categories.
2. It is a set of emergency measures to betaken to reduce air pollution depending on level of pollution.
3. National Capital Region has been directed to be ready toimplement actions under GRAP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Q.2) Recently the Union government has taken a decision to set up seven Integrated Check Posts on which among the following states.

(a) Assam

(b) Meghalaya

(d) West Bengal

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding inflation rate:

1. It is the rate at which prices increase over a given period.
2. A high inflation rate erodes the purchasing power of people.
3. In India, the inflation rate is calculated on quarterly basis
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) Recently seen in news about indigenously made Octacopter, it has been developed by

(a) National Aerospace Laboratories

(b) Aeronautical Development Agency

(d) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Q.5) With reference to ordinances regarding to extend tenure of ED, CBI directors, consider the following statements:

1.As per the ordinances, the Chiefs of the top agencies can be given extensions, every year for up to three years after they complete the two-year term.
2.The present tenure of the Chiefs of the Central Agencies is two years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 15 November 2021