Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 18 March 2022

Q.1) With reference to Formaldehyde, consider the following statements:

1. Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound.
2. The common name of this substance comes from its similarity and relation to formic acid.
3.Formaldehyde can cause irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, and throat
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 percentage of World’s GDP shared by Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership group?

(a) 25%
(b) 20%
(c) 35%
(d) 30%

Q.3) With reference to regarding Arctic Council, consider the following statements: 

1. It comprises eight nations to formed up the council. 
2. India has had a research base in the region since 2008.
3. India has the status of observer member of this council. 
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 countries named the Cyclone Asani?

(a) Sri Lanka 
(b) Bangladesh 
(c) India 
(d) Myanmar 

Q.5) With reference to the provision made regarding tax free film, consider the following statements: 

1.There are no fixed criteria for a film to claim or enjoy tax exemption.
2.In GST regime, two slabs were introduced for movie tickets.
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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