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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 01 January 2022

Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. He was the former Harvard University biologist and Pulitzer Prize winner.
2. His study of ants and human behaviour made him one of the world’s most influential scientists and prompted his calls for action to protect millions of species on the planet.
3. To protect Earth earned him the nickname “Darwin’s natural heir”.

From the above of these following statements indicate about which among the following personalities given below:
(a) Bert Hölldobler
(b) Daniel Simberloff
(c) Joyce Armstrong Carroll
(d) EO Wilson

Q.2) Which institute has topped the Atal InnovationRanking 2021?

(a) IIT Delhi
(b) IIT Bombay
(c) IIT Roorkee
(d) IIT Madras

Q.3) With reference to establishing quantum computing laboratory and a centre for artificial intelligence, consider the following statements:

1. The centre was established in Madhya Pradesh.
2. The two centres will carry out extensive research in developing transformative technologies for use by the armed forces.
3. Training on cyber warfare is being imparted through a state-of-the-art cyber range and cyber security labs at the AI centre.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only

Q.4) Which country’s Prime Minister MohamedHussein Roble has been suspended?

(a) Ethiopia
(b) Angola
(c) Gabon
(d) Somalia

Q.5) With reference to regarding DualMode Vehicle, consider the following statements:

1. The vehicle was first introduced by Japan.
2.The DMV can carry up to 21 passengers and runs at a speed of 60km/h on rail tracks and can go as fast as around 100km/h on public roads.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only

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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 01 January 2022