Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 18 January 2022

Q.1) With reference to BrahMos missle system, consider the following statements:

1. It is a short-range, ramjet-powered, single warhead, supersonic anti-ship/land-attack cruise missile.
2. The missile range is being extended from the original 290-km to 350-400-km now.
3. The name Brahmos is originated from the name of the rivers. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 only

Q.2) Inequality Kills’ Report released by 

(a) Care India
(b) Smile Foundation
(c) Child Rights and You
(d) Oxfam India

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the country Tonga:

1. It is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
2. Tonga is the only Pacific country with a constitutional monarchy.
3. The country lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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) National Startup Day is celebrated on 

(a)15th January 
(b) 16th January 
(c) 17th January 
(d) 18th January 

Q.5) Consider the following statement regarding Virgin Orbit company:

1.The company was founded by Jeff Bezos in 2017.
2.The company is targeting the market for launching small satellites.
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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