Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 05 November 2021

Q.1) With reference to the Purchasing Managers Index, consider the following statements:

1. PMI is a survey-based measure that asks the respondents about changes in their perception of some key business variables from the month before.
2. It is calculated separately for manufacturing and services sectors and then composite index is constructed.
3. PMI above 50 represents an expansion, under 50 represents a contraction, and reading at 50 indicates no change.
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) Which among the following countries has not been part of the G20 group

(a) Argentina

(b) Saudi Arabia

(d) Kazakhstan

Q.3) With reference to the Continuous Learning and Activity Portal, consider the following statements:

1. It is an interactive portal that is working towards initiating conversations and action around the rivers in India.
2. It is an initiative by NamamiGange, created and executed by TREE Craze Foundation and funded and supported by World Bank.
3. The Portal is also a platform to facilitate debates and discussions and express ideas on various issues pertaining to environment, water, rivers etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) Recently Government has constituted a 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries, the group is headed by

(a) Prime Minister

(b) President of India

(d) Vice President of India

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Wolbachia Bacteria:

1.Wolbachia are common bacteria that occur naturally in almost 60% of insect species.
2.Wolbachia are not safe for humans.
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 - 05 November 2021