Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 20 January 2022

Q.1) With reference to regarding Global Cybersecurity Outlook report, consider the following statements: 

1. The report is released by World Economic Forum.
2. The report indicated 151% surge in Global ransomware attacks in 2021.
3. Cyber incidents are becoming costly and damaging, sometimes even paralysing critical services and infrastructure.
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) Which among the following states has not placed restrictions on games of skill?

(a) Assam 
(b) Odisha 
(c) Tamil Nadu 
(d) West Bengal 

Q.3) With reference to regarding Houthis rebels, consider the following statements: 

1. The Houthis are a large clan belonging to the Zaidi Shia sect, with roots in Yemen’s northwestern Saada province.
2. Zaidis make up around 35 per cent of Yemen’s population.
3. Yemen is located at the junction of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, its coastline commanding the strategic strait of Bab al-Mandab.
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) PM Mitra scheme is associated with 

(a) Textile Sector 
(b) IT Sector 
(c) Agriculture Sector 
(d) Healthcare Sector 

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Altimeters:

1.Altimeters operate in the 4.2-4.4 GHz range.
2.Altimeter readouts are also used to facilitate automated landings and to help detect dangerous currents called wind shear.
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
 

Click Here For All Current Affairs

Click Here for MCQ's Archive

This is a Part of Online Coaching Programme for UPSC Exam

DOWNLOAD UPSC Monthly Current Affairs PDF

Study Notes for UPSC IAS  Exam

CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER (Only for Course Member)