Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 23 September 2022

Q.1) With reference to regarding Asia-Pacific Institute ofBroadcasting Development(AIBD), consider the following statements:

1. It was established in 1977.
2. AIBD is mandated to achieve a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in Asia-Pacific region through policy and resource development.
3. International Telecommunication Union (ITU), UNDP, and UNESCO are the founding organisations of AIBD

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) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a basketof securities that can be traded on a stockexchange. In this regard, consider the followingstatements:

1. The return and risk on ETF are directlyrelated to the underlying index or assetit tracks.
2. Bharat 22 is the first ETF launchedby Finance ministry to speed up itsdisinvestment programme.
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

Q.3) Which of the following statements regardingthe Balance of Trade (BOT) are correct?

1. It refers to the difference between themonetary value of a country’s importsand exports of goods and services over agiven time period.
2. It is a component of current account ofthe Balance of Payment.
3. A positive BOT necessarily indicates ahealthy economy.

Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only

Q.4) The committee on doubling farmers’ income(DFI) was headed by__

(a) Abhijit Banerjee
(b) Amitabh Kant
(c) Ashok Dalwai
(d) N K Singh

Q.5) Consider the following statements:

1.The conference is organized by India Foundation and NIMHANS and supported by Ministry of Ayush.
2.The conference will bring together some of the most eminent researchers and inventors in the areas science branches.
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