Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 13 October 2022

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 13 October 2022

Q.1) With reference to regarding Horn of Africa consider the following statements: 

1. It constitutes the peninsula of northeast Africa and is theeasternmost extension of the African continent separatingthe Gulf of Aden from Indian Ocean.
2. It is surrounded by the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Indian Ocean.
3. It is made up of a wedge of land that is cut north to south by Nile Valley and Great Rift Valley.
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 Water Day is celebrated on 

(a) March 28
(b) June 28
(c) August 28
(d) March 22

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to Freedom of Religion enshrined in the Constitution:

1. It includes the freedom to not follow any religion.
2. It bars all religious conversions.
3. It is not applicable to foreign nationals.

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) 1 only

Q.4) The Seti River, recently seen in the news, is located in which of the following region?

(a) Nepal 
(b) Bhutan 
(c) Myanmar 
(d) Bangladesh 

Q.5) Consider the following statements: 

1. NamamiGange Programme is an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as a ‘Flagship Programme’ by the Union Government in June 2014.
2. It aims to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution and conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga.

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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