CURRENT EVENTS AND DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES (GENERAL STUDIES)

Total Questions: 50

21. With reference to the 2019 global ‘Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) ’, consider the following statements.

1. The Index is developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
2. It captures both the incidence and intensity of poverty and tracks countries on deprivations across ten indicators in health, education, and standard of living.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

22. “Kaushal Yuva Samwaad” is an initiative of which of the following ministries/departments?

Correct Answer: (c) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

23. Which of the following states has recently faced extreme water shortage?

Correct Answer: (d) Tamil Nadu

24. Which Indian sprinter won gold in 100m race during 30th Summer University Games (2019) held in Italy?

Correct Answer: (b) Dutee Chand

25. Consider the following statements about recent launch of Chandrayaan2.

I. The mission involves landing near lunar South Pole for scientific explorations.
II. The lander is named ‘Vikram’ after the Father of the Indian space program Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Both I and II

26. Consider the following statements about the Tiger estimation Report 2018.

I. The tiger population in India has crossed 4000.
II. Tigers were absent from three tiger reserves.
III. The tiger population in India has doubled between the period 2006 and 2018.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

Correct Answer: (b) Only II and III

27. Which of the following entities will be the official Team India sponsor for a period of three years from 5th September 2019 to 31st March 2022?

Correct Answer: (b) Byju’s

28. Consider the following statement regarding POCSO (Amendment) Bill, 2019:

(i) The bill increases the minimum punishment from 10 years to 20 years, and the maximum punishment to death penalty.
(ii) It is made to address the aspects of child sexual abuse in appropriate manner.
Which of the following statement is correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Both i and ii

29. Which of the following agencies had launched the ‘ Tx2’ programme.

Correct Answer: (c) World Wildlife Foundation

30. Which of the following countries will host the Commonwealth Games in 2022?

Correct Answer: (b) England