Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 12 August 2022

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 12 August 2022

Q.1) With reference to e-Shram portal, consider the following statements: 

1. The e-Shram portal was introduced in 2021. 
2. Under this portal, workers will receive an e-Shram card with a 12-digit unique number. 
3. The e-Shram card is generally meant for unorganised worker only. 
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) World Lion’s Day is observed on

(a)5th August
(b) 20th August
(c)10th August
(d) 18th August

Q.3) With reference to goods and services tax, consider the following statements:

1. It came into effect through the implementation of the 101st Amendment.
2. GST is a multipoint destination-based tax.
3. GST is also a value added tax.
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) India’s 1st comprehensive ‘open-for-all’ digital ecosystem for all MSMEs has been launched by -

(a) ICICI Bank 
(b) DBS Bank 
(c) HDFC Bank 
(d) Axis Bank 

Q.5) With reference to the wireless jammers, consider the following statements:

1.Sale and facilitation of wireless jammers are considered to be illegal.
2. Jammer is a signal blocking device which transmits synchronized radio waves at the same frequency.
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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