UPSC Current Affairs Questions

98 questions with explanations

Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy: 1. It provides prophylactic calcium suppl…

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Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the ‘Trade and Technology…

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Which of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famin…

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Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value. Statement-II: Switzerland has the second …

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Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojna: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its objective …

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Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022: 1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India. 2. The official m…

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Consider the following pairs: Regions often mentioned in news : Reason for being in news 1. North Kivu and Ituri : War between Armenia and Azerbaijan 2. Nagorno…

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Consider the following statements about G-20: 1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to…

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Consider the following statements about G-20: 1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to…

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In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitors pro…

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With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements : 1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it. 2. As it aims to achieve u…

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Consider the following statements : 1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. 2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport. 3. Goa has the la…

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Consider the following : 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of …

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Consider the following : 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of …

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Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics: 1. The official motto for this Olympics is ‘A New World’. 2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, …

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Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship: 1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won. 2. New Zealand…

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Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000: 1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the fir…

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Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? 1. Alma-Ata Declaration - Healthcare of the people 2. Hague Convention - Biological and chemical weapon…

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In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under “IAEA Safeguards” while others are not?

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In India, under cyber insurances for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other …

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