Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 11 July 2022

Q.1) Consider the following statements: 

1. Nonylphenol (NP) is commonly used in the production of Nonylphenol Ethoxylates
2. NP is a Endocrine disruptor associated with adverse effects like birth defects, skin and eye irritation etc.
3. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has also designated NP as a chemical of global concern.
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) World Population Day is observed on 

(a) 5th July 
(b) 10th July 
(c) 8th July 
(d) 11th July 

Q.3) With reference to regarding flash floods, consider the following statements: 

1. A flood caused by heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time, generally less than 6 hours.
2. It can occur within minutes or a few hours of excessive rainfall.
3. It can also occur even if no rain has fallen.
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) Who is winning Wimbledon 2022 tournament?

(a)Novak Djokovic
(b) Thanasi Kokkinakis
(c) Nick Kyrgios
(d) Stefanos Tsitsipas

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding North Macedonia. 

1.It gained independence in 1991. 
2.The country is located in Southeast Europe.
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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