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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 22 February 2022

Q.1) With reference to the International Mother Language Day, consider the following statements:

1. The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day, first came from Bangladesh.
2. To observing International Mother Language Day first started in 2000.
3. The theme of the International Mother Language Day is chosen by UNESCO.
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) Minsk agreementsa 12-point ceasefire deal in the Belarusian capital was signed in which among the following year

(a) 2012
(b) 2015
(c) 2016
(d) 2014

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Star campaigners are nominated by political parties to campaign in a given set of constituencies for a specified duration.
2. There is no law that defines who can be a star campaigner.
3. List of star campaigners must be communicated to Chief Electoral Officer and ECI within a week from the election notification date
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) Recently seen in news about Benin bronzes, it is related to which among the following countries

(a) Nigeria
(b) Chad
(c) Angola
(d) Mali

Q.5) With reference to regarding Giant Metrewave RadioTelescope system, consider the following statements

1.Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope is located near Pune.
2.It is an instrument for studying astrophysical phenomena, ranging from nearby Solar system to the edge of observable Universe, at high radio frequencies.
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 - 22 February 2022