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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17 November 2022

Q.1) With reference to the Combined MaritimeForces (CMF), consider the following statements:

1. It aims to uphold the Rules-Based International Order (RBIO) by countering illicit non-state actors on the high seas.
2. The member nations of the CMF are not bound by a fixed political and military mandate.
3. India is a member of this multinational partnership.
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) The ‘Seoul Forest Declaration’, recently seen in the news, was adopted at:

(a) UNCCD Conference of Parties-14
(b) World Forestry Congress
(c) UNFCCC Conference of Parties-26
(d) International Conference on EcologicalAgriculture and Forestry

Q.3) Consider the following statements with reference to political parties in India:

1. The registration of political parties isgoverned by the provisions of the Representation of the People Act (RPA),1951.
2. Any party seeking registration has tosubmit an application to the Election Commission within a period of 30 daysfollowing the date of its formation.
3. The RPA 1951, empowers the ElectionCommission to deregister politicalparties.
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 and 2 only

Q.4) Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani was elected as congress president in

(a) 1947
(b) 1956
(c) 1963
(d) 1942

Q.5) Consider the following statements:

1.North Atlantic Treaty Organisation came into being after World War II as a counter to the Soviet Union’s possible expansion attempts in Europe.
2.NATO comprises 30 members.
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