Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 14 January 2023

Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. A Geographical Indication is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
2. Geographical indications are typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts and industrial products.
3. GI tag is valid for a period of 10 years following which it can be renewed.
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) Raktsey Karpo Apricot is majorly found in

(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Sikkim
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Ladakh

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Kanger Valley National Park:

1. It is located in the state of Chhattisgarh.
2. Kanger Valley got the status of a national park in the year 1982.
3. Tirathgarh Waterfall is located in Kanger Valley National Park.
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) On which of the following day is celebrated as Goa Liberation Day

(a) December 19
(b) December 29
(c) Jan 29
(d) March 29

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Bullock’s Heart Tree:

1.Bullock heart tree’s extracts have traditionally been used to cure conditions including dysentery and pediculosis.
2.It is a small deciduous or semi-evergreen tree in the plant family Annonaceae and part of the Annonas group.
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