Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 March 2022

Q.1) With reference to Minamata Convention on Mercury, consider the following statements:

1. Mercury considered by WHO as one of the top ten chemicals or groups ofchemicals of major public health concern.
2. India is second-largest user of mercury in world after US.
3. It may have toxic effects on nervous, digestive and immune systems,lungs, kidneys, skin and eyes.
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) Arab Leaguean intergovernmental organisation, was formed in

(a) 1960
(b) 1945
(c) 1975
(d) 1925

Q.3) With reference to GSAT 7 satellites, consider the following statements:

1. GSAT 7 satellites are advanced satellites developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
2. It has a footprint of nearly 2,000 nautical miles in the Indian Ocean region.
3. This satellite is mainly used by the Indian Navy for its communication needs.
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 days the World Tuberculosis Day celebrated?

(a) 24th March
(b) 20th March
(c) 15th March
(d) 29th April

Q.5) With reference to the provision made by Indian Constitution regarding betting and gambling, consider the following statements:

1.Lotteries come within ambit of ‘betting and gambling’ as appearing in state subject under Entry 34 List II of Seventh Schedule.
2.Entry 40 of List I does not take away the power of States to levy tax on other-state lotteries.
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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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 March 2022