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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 January 2022

Q.1) With reference to regarding Asian Waterbird Census, consider the following statements:

1. It is an integral part of the global waterbird monitoring programme i.e., calledInternational Waterbird Census.
2. International Waterbird Censusmonitoring programme to collect information on the numbers of waterbirds at wetland sites.
3. It runs in parallel with other regional programmes of the International Waterbird Census in Africa, Europe, West Asia, theNeotropics and the Caribbean.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) What are the total number of countries have joined as a member to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?

(a) 102
(b) 103
(c) 101
(d) 104

Q.3) With reference to National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, consider the following statements:

1. It has been constituted under the NCMEI Act, 2004, serves asan appellate authority in respect of disputespertaining to minority status.
2. It is a quasi-judicial body and has been endowed with thepowers of a Civil Court.
3. It has the power to cancel the minority status of aneducational institution on grounds laid down in the Act.
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 among the following gases has closestboiling point like oxygen?

(a)Argon
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Hydrogen
(d) Helium

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding fighter jets:

1.Both the Rafale-M and F/A-18 are originally designed to operate from carriers with a catapult launch mechanism.
2.A new indigenous Twin Engine Carrier Based Deck Fighter (TEBDF) being designed and developed byDassault Aviation.
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 - 10 January 2022