80 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students( 27 November 2023)

80 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students( 27 November 2023)

Enrich your knowledge of current affairs with this comprehensive collection of 80 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) curated specifically for social work students. Stay updated on the latest happenings in India and around the world with these engaging and informative MCQs, covering a wide range of topics from social welfare to international relations. Test your understanding of current affairs and prepare for your exams with this valuable resource.

1. Who reviewed the preparedness during NATPOLREX-IX and led the Indian Coast Guard during the exercise? a. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
b. Director General Rakesh Pal
c. Chairman NOSDCP
d. Committee of Secretaries

Answer: b. Director General Rakesh Pal

2. How many foreign observers and delegates participated in NATPOLREX-IX? a. 20 observers and 50 delegates
b. 31 observers and 80 delegates
c. 40 observers and 60 delegates
d. 25 observers and 70 delegates

Answer: b. 31 observers and 80 delegates

3. When did the Indian Coast Guard assume responsibility for safeguarding the marine environment in India’s maritime zones? a. March 7, 1993
b. March 7, 1986
c. November 25, 2023
d. December 1, 1990

Answer: b. March 7, 1986

4. What initiative does the utilization of various platforms under 'Make in India' align with during NATPOLREX-IX? a. Green India Initiative
b. Clean Energy Initiative
c. Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative
d. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Answer: c. Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative

5. Why is a robust national system for oil spill response considered vital for India? a. To promote maritime accidents
b. To meet energy requirements through oil transportation
c. To reduce the risks of oil transportation
d. To increase dependency on imported oil

Answer: c. To reduce the risks of oil transportation

6. What role does the Indian Coast Guard play in responding to oil spills in Indian waters? a. Primary response agency
b. Supporting agency
c. Observing agency
d. Administrative agency

Answer: a. Primary response agency

7. What event is the IEA report released ahead of, emphasizing the industry's pivotal role in aligning its operations with the Paris Agreement goals?

a. World Economic Forum
b. UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP28)
c. G7 Summit
d. OPEC Meeting

Answer: b. UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP28)

8. What does the IEA report highlight regarding the oil and gas industry's contribution to clean energy investment globally? a. 20 percent investment globally
b. 30 percent investment globally
c. 1 percent investment globally
d. 50 percent investment globally

Answer: c. 1 percent investment globally

9. According to the IEA report, what percentage reduction in emissions is necessary by 2030 to align with a 1.5 degrees Celsius scenario? a. 30 percent
b. 45 percent
c. 60 percent
d. 75 percent

Answer: b. 45 percent

10. What is the IEA's recommendation for financial resource allocation to achieve a substantial role in clean energy transitions by oil and gas producers by 2030? a. Invest 25% of capital expenditures in clean energy projects
b. Invest 30% of capital expenditures in clean energy projects
c. Invest 40% of capital expenditures in clean energy projects
d. Invest 50% of capital expenditures in clean energy projects

Answer: d. Invest 50% of capital expenditures in clean energy projects

11. What is the purpose of merging the Noradehi Sanctuary with the Durgavati Sanctuary in Damoh? a. To reduce the size of the sanctuaries
b. To create a wildlife corridor
c. To establish a tiger reserve
d. To facilitate urban development

Answer: c. To establish a tiger reserve

12. What is the geographical focus of the new tiger reserve in Damoh district? a. Around the Noradehi Sanctuary
b. Around the Durgavati Sanctuary
c. Around the Jabera area
d. Around the Jabalpur region

Answer: c. Around the Jabera area

13. According to Damoh’s Forest Divisional Officer, MS Uikey, what is the expected impact of the tiger reserve on the existing tiger population? a. Decrease in the tiger population
b. No change in the tiger population
c. Securing a haven for the existing tiger population
d. Increase in the tiger population

Answer: d. Increase in the tiger population

14. What developmental opportunities are anticipated for Damoh and its surrounding areas with the establishment of the tiger reserve? a. Economic decline
b. Tourism surge and developmental opportunities
c. Decrease in local employment
d. Negative impact on the local economy

Answer: b. Tourism surge and developmental opportunities

15. How does the creation of the tiger reserve impact Damoh’s status as a backward area? a. Worsens the economic situation
b. Has no impact on economic conditions
c. Serves as a catalyst for development
d. This leads to a decrease in employment

Answer: c. Serves as a catalyst for development

16. What is the implementation timeline for the establishment of the tiger reserve in Damoh? a. Within the next year
b. Within the next two or three months
c. No specific timeline was mentioned
d. Within the next five years

Answer: b. Within the next two or three months

17. What is the upcoming diplomatic role for Robert Shetkintong? a. Ambassador to Ethiopia
b. High Commissioner to Mozambique
c. Consul General to Mozambique
d. Ambassador to Mozambique

Answer: b. High Commissioner to Mozambique

18. In which region has Robert Shetkintong played a crucial role in strengthening bilateral ties as the Ambassador of India? a. Southeast Asia
b. Horn of Africa
c. South America
d. Middle East

Answer: b. Horn of Africa

19. What diplomatic challenges did Shetkintong navigate during his tenure as Ambassador to Ethiopia? a. Challenges in South America
b. Challenges in Southeast Asia
c. Challenges in the Horn of Africa
d. Challenges in the Middle East

Answer: c. Challenges in the Horn of Africa

20. What does the appointment of Shetkintong as the High Commissioner to Mozambique indicate about the government's perception of him? a. Lack of confidence in his diplomatic skills
b. Confidence in his diplomatic acumen
c. Desire to retire from diplomatic service
d. Lack of opportunities in Ethiopia

Answer: b. Confidence in his diplomatic acumen

21. Which batch of the Indian Foreign Service does Robert Shetkintong belong to? a. 1995 batch
b. 2001 batch
c. 2005 batch
d. 2011 batch

Answer: b. 2001 batch 

22. How many C-295 transport aircraft are the Indian Navy and Coast Guard collectively set to acquire for maritime surveillance? a. 12
b. 15
c. 18
d. 20

Answer: b. 15

23. Who is the aerospace company collaborating with Tata Advanced Systems in the indigenous manufacturing of C-295 transport aircraft in India? a. Lockheed Martin
b. Boeing
c. Airbus
d. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Answer: c. Airbus

24. If the proposed order for 15 C-295 aircraft is approved, what will be the total number in the Tata Airbus order book? a. 56
b. 61
c. 66
d. 71

Answer: d. 71

25. Where was the first C-295 transport aircraft recently inducted into the operational fleet of the Indian Air Force manufactured? a. India
b. France
c. Germany
d. Spain

Answer: d. Spain

26. What historic achievement did Anish Bhanwala accomplish at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha? a. First Indian shooter to reach the final
b. First Indian shooter to win a medal in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire event
c. First Indian shooter to win a gold medal
d. First Indian shooter to secure an Olympic quota

Answer: b. First Indian shooter to win a medal in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire event

27. What congratulations did Anish Bhanwala receive after his bronze medal win at the ISSF World Cup Final? a. National championship trophy
b. Heartfelt congratulations from Christian Reitz
c. Olympic gold medal
d. Appreciation from the Indian government

Answer: b. Heartfelt congratulations from Christian Reitz

28. In which year did Anish Bhanwala win the national championship, signaling the beginning of his journey to success? a. 2015
b. 2017
c. 2019
d. 2020

Answer: b. 2017

29. Where did Anish Bhanwala secure a Paris Olympics quota for India before his triumph in Doha? a. Hangzhou Asian Games
b. Commonwealth Games
c. ISSF World Cup in Cairo
d. Asian Shooting Championships in Changwon, Korea

Answer: d. Asian Shooting Championships in Changwon, Korea

30. How did Anish Bhanwala perform in the qualification round of the men’s 25m Rapid Fire event in Doha before the final? a. Finished first
b. Finished last
c. Missed the qualification round
d. Scored a perfect 600

Answer: b. Finished last

31. What is the focus of the Indian government's initiative on energy sustainability?

a. Increasing natural gas imports
b. Phased introduction of blending compressed biogas with natural gas
c. Expanding reliance on fossil fuels
d. Promoting coal consumption

Answer: b. Phased introduction of blending compressed biogas with natural gas

32. When is the government set to initiate the mandatory blending of compressed biogas with natural gas, and at what percentage? a. April 2023, 2% blending
b. April 2025, 1% blending
c. April 2027, 5% blending
d. April 2028, 3% blending

Answer: b. April 2025, 1% blending

33. What is the target blending percentage set for compressed biogas with natural gas in the second phase (2028) of the initiative? a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%

Answer: d. 5%

34. How does the government plan to address India's current dependency on natural gas imports? a. By increasing import costs
b. By promoting fossil fuel consumption
c. By boosting domestic demand through biogas blending
d. By further increasing natural gas imports

Answer: c. By boosting domestic demand through biogas blending

35. What are the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) targets set by the Indian government, and when is the goal expected to be achieved? a. 1% SAF by 2027, 2% by 2030
b. 2% SAF by 2028, 3% by 2032
c. 1% SAF by 2025, 2% by 2028
d. 2% SAF by 2027, 4% by 2030

Answer: a. 1% SAF by 2027, 2% by 2030

36. What is the significance of the road chosen for the naming ceremony in honor of Vikram Gokhale?
a. It leads to a shopping district
b. It is adjacent to the new CINTAA headquarters and CAWT
c. It connects two residential areas
d. It is near a sports stadium

Answer: b. It is adjacent to the new CINTAA headquarters and CAWT

37. Who aptly describes Vikram Gokhale as someone remembered for both his overpowering histrionics and humanitarian initiatives?
a. Devendra Fadnavis
b. Vrushali Vikram Gokhale
c. Amit Behl, CINTAA General Secretary
d. Dadasaheb Phalke

Answer: c. Amit Behl, CINTAA General Secretary

38. In which year did Vikram Gokhale pass away?
a. 2019
b. 2020
c. 2021
d. 2022

Answer: b. 2020

39. Vikram Gokhale served as the past President of which organization from 2017 to 2022?
a. Maharashtra Government
b. Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal
c. CINTAA
d. Sangeet Natak Akademi

Answer: c. CINTAA

40. In which film did Durgabai Kamat-Gokhale, Vikram Gokhale's great-grandmother, play the first-ever female lead?
a. Raja Harishchandra (1913)
b. Mohini Bhasmasur (1913)
c. Insaaf (1987)
d. Laadla (1994)

Answer: b. Mohini Bhasmasur (1913)

41. Why did the Uttar Pradesh government declare November 25 as "no non-veg day"?

a. To celebrate a national holiday
b. In honor of Sadhu TL Vaswani's birth anniversary
c. To promote non-vegetarianism
d. To mark the end of a religious festival

Answer: b. In honor of Sadhu TL Vaswani's birth anniversary

42. What directive was issued by the Uttar Pradesh government in connection with the announcement of "no non-veg day"?
a. Closure of schools and colleges
b. Closure of all grocery stores
c. Closure of all slaughterhouses and meat shops
d. Ban on public gatherings

Answer: c. Closure of all slaughterhouses and meat shops

43. Who was Sadhu TL Vaswani, in relation to the announcement by the Uttar Pradesh government?
a. A political leader
b. A religious preacher
c. An advocate for vegetarian lifestyle
d. An environmentalist

Answer: c. An advocate for a vegetarian lifestyle

44. What broader tradition does the declaration of "no non-veg day" on November 25 align with?
a. Celebrating sports achievements
b. Honoring individuals who championed non-violence
c. Marking historical events
d. Recognizing scientific advancements

Answer: b. Honoring individuals who championed non-violence

45. What recent measure in Uttar Pradesh is mentioned in the information that complements the declaration of "no non-veg day"?
a. Ban on the use of plastic bags
b. Ban on the use of electric vehicles
c. Ban on the production, storage, distribution, and sale of halal-certified food products
d. Ban on the use of single-use plastics

Answer: c. Ban on the production, storage, distribution, and sale of halal-certified food products

46. When did Dr. Samir V Kamat assume the role of Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)?
a. January 1, 2022
b. August 26, 2022
c. October 15, 2022
d. December 5, 2021

Answer: b. August 26, 2022

47. What is Dr. Kamat's educational background?
a. Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from MIT
b. B.Tech (Hons) in Metallurgical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Ohio State University
c. M.Sc. in Physics from Delhi University
d. MBA in Technology Management from Harvard

Answer: b. B.Tech (Hons) in Metallurgical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Ohio State University

48. In which year did Dr. Samir V Kamat join the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)?
a. 1985
b. 1988
c. 1989
d. 1990

Answer: c. 1989

49. What is a significant area of Dr. Kamat's contribution to DRDO's advancements in materials science?
a. Agricultural technologies
b. Information technology systems
c. Space exploration
d. High-strength steels for naval ship hulls

Answer: d. High-strength steels for naval ship hulls

50. What is one of the critical contributions mentioned in the information regarding Dr. Kamat's work at DRDO?
a. Development of new cooking utensils
b. Advancements in agricultural irrigation
c. Enhancements in radar technology
d. Development of tungsten heavy alloys for kinetic energy penetrators

Answer: d. Development of tungsten heavy alloys for kinetic energy penetrators

51. What recognition has Dr. Samir V Kamat received for his contributions to the field of defence research?
a. Nobel Prize in Physics
b. Bharat Ratna
c. Distinguished Alumni Award from IIT Kharagpur, Metallurgist of the Year, and Scientist of the Year Award from DRDO
d. Padma Bhushan

Answer: c. Distinguished Alumni Award from IIT Kharagpur, Metallurgist of the Year, and Scientist of the Year Award from DRDO

52. When was World Sustainable Transport Day designated by the United Nations General Assembly?
a. May 31, 2022
b. November 26, 2022
c. May 31, 2023
d. November 26, 2023

Answer: c. May 31, 2023

53. What is the theme of World Sustainable Transport Day 2023?
a. "Reducing Traffic Congestion for Sustainable Development"
b. "Sustainable Cities and Communities"
c. "Sustainable Transport, Sustainable Development"
d. "Green Transportation Technologies"

Answer: c. "Sustainable Transport, Sustainable Development"

54. According to the Secretary-General’s High-level Advisory Group in 2016, what does sustainable transport aim to achieve?
a. Advancement of space exploration
b. Safe, affordable, accessible, efficient, and resilient mobility of people and goods
c. Maximization of carbon and other emissions
d. Promotion of fossil fuel dependence

Answer: b. Safe, affordable, accessible, efficient, and resilient mobility of people and goods

55. What are some of the objectives of sustainable transport in the context of sustainable development?
a. Increased traffic-related injuries and fatalities
b. Greater environmental and climate impact
c. Reduced accessibility to transportation options
d. Universal access, enhanced safety, reduced environmental and climate impact, improved resilience, and greater efficiency

Answer: d. Universal access, enhanced safety, reduced environmental and climate impact, improved resilience, and greater efficiency

56. Who initiated the proposal for World Sustainable Transport Day (WSTD)?
a. India
b. Turkmenistan
c. United States
d. Brazil

Answer: b. Turkmenistan

57. What does World Sustainable Transport Day seek to address in urban areas?
a. Promotion of fossil fuel dependence
b. Increased traffic congestion
c. Congestion and mobility challenges by promoting sustainable urban transport systems
d. Road safety measures

Answer: c. Congestion and mobility challenges by promoting sustainable urban transport systems

58. According to the resolution, why did the General Assembly call upon all Member States, the United Nations system, and other relevant stakeholders to observe WSTD annually?
a. To promote excessive reliance on fossil fuels
b. To raise awareness and promote action towards sustainable transport
c. To encourage air pollution from transportation emissions
d. To discourage road safety measures

Answer: b. To raise awareness and promote action towards sustainable transport

59. When was Surekha Yadav born?
a. September 2, 1965
b. September 2, 1985
c. August 2, 1965
d. August 2, 1985

Answer: a. September 2, 1965

60. Where did Surekha Yadav pursue her initial schooling?
a. Mumbai, Maharashtra
b. Karad, Maharashtra
c. Satara, Maharashtra
d. Kalyan, Maharashtra

Answer: c. Satara, Maharashtra

61. What did Surekha Yadav earn a Diploma in?
a. Mechanical Engineering
b. Electrical Engineering
c. Civil Engineering
d. Computer Science

Answer: b. Electrical Engineering

62. In which year did Surekha Yadav join the Central Railway as a trainee assistant driver?
a. 1985
b. 1986
c. 1987
d. 1988

Answer: c. 1987

63. When did Surekha Yadav become a full-fledged goods train driver?
a. 1990
b. 1995
c. 1998
d. 2000

Answer: c. 1998

64. In which year did Surekha Yadav drive an all-women crewed train from Mumbai to Lucknow?
a. 2019
b. 2020
c. 2021
d. 2022

Answer: c. 2021

65. What role did Surekha Yadav take on in 2010, marking a challenging milestone in her career?
a. Local goods train driver
b. International passenger train driver
c. High-speed train driver
d. Train driver on the Western Ghat railway line

Answer: d. Train driver on the Western Ghat railway line

66. What significant train did Surekha Yadav become the first woman to operate in 2023?
a. Rajdhani Express
b. Shatabdi Express
c. Gatimaan Express
d. Vande Bharat Express

Answer: d. Vande Bharat Express

67. Which award was NOT presented to Surekha Yadav?
a. Women Achievers Award (2001)
b. Sahyadri Hirkani Award (2004)
c. Nobel Prize in Physics (2005)
d. RWCC Best Woman Award 2013 (2013)

Answer: c. Nobel Prize in Physics (2005)

68. What is the total investment approved by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for the 12 key projects?
a. Rs 92,817.25 crore
b. Rs 84,918.75 crore
c. Rs 70,000 crore
d. Rs 100,000 crore

Answer: b. Rs 84,918.75 crore

69. In which sectors are the 12 approved projects located across various districts in Odisha?
a. Information Technology and Hospitality
b. Agriculture and Fisheries
c. Apparel and Textiles, Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, Steel, Power, Renewable Energy, Chemical and Petrochemical Downstream Industries
d. Mining and Transportation

Answer: c. Apparel and Textiles, Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, Steel, Power, Renewable Energy, Chemical and Petrochemical Downstream Industries

70. Which company received approval to establish an integrated textile and logistics facility, and where will it be located?
a. Welspun Corp Limited in Sundargarh district
b. BMW Industries Limited in Jajpur district
c. Welspun Living Limited in Cuttack district
d. Aegis Vopak in Ganjam district

Answer: c. Welspun Living Limited in Cuttack district

71. What is the investment amount and employment potential of Welspun Living Limited’s project in the apparel and textiles sector?
a. Investment: Rs 5,000 crore, Employment: 5,000 people
b. Investment: Rs 3,050 crore, Employment: 20,210 people
c. Investment: Rs 2,000 crore, Employment: 15,000 people
d. Investment: Rs 4,500 crore, Employment: 18,500 people

Answer: b. Investment: Rs 3,050 crore, Employment: 20,210 people

72. What recent development has taken place in Jammu and Kashmir to boost the local economy?
a. Approval for the construction of residential buildings
b. Approval for the establishment of four new industrial estates
c. Announcement of new tourism packages
d. Implementation of a new tax regime

Answer: b. Approval for the establishment of four new industrial estates

73. Where will the new industrial estates be located, and what is the expected investment?
a. Locations: Budhi in Kathua District, Medicity Jammu in Jammu District, Chandgam in Pulwama District, Lelhar in Pulwama District; Investment: Rs 136.65 crore
b. Locations: Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Baramulla; Investment: Rs 100 crore
c. Locations: Jammu, Udhampur, Poonch, Rajouri; Investment: Rs 150 crore
d. Locations: Doda, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar; Investment: Rs 120 crore

Answer: a. Locations: Budhi in Kathua District, Medicity Jammu in Jammu District, Chandgam in Pulwama District, Lelhar in Pulwama District; Investment: Rs 136.65 crore

74. What impact is the establishment of these industrial estates expected to have on job creation?
a. Anticipated generation of over 5,000 private sector jobs
b. Expected to have no significant impact on job creation
c. Anticipated generation of over 11,497 private sector jobs
d. Expected to lead to a decrease in job opportunities

Answer: c. Anticipated generation of over 11,497 private sector jobs

75. What was unveiled during the event held in New Delhi by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports?
a. Official flag for Khelo India Para Games 2023
b. Logo and mascot for Khelo India Para Games 2023
c. Schedule for Khelo India Youth Games 2023
d. Trophy for Khelo India Winter Games 2023

Answer: b. Logo and mascot for Khelo India Para Games 2023

76. What is the name of the official mascot for Khelo India Para Games 2023, and what does it represent?
a. Vayu, symbolizing speed and agility
b. Ujjwala, symbolizing pride and determination
c. Jyoti, symbolizing knowledge and enlightenment
d. Bhoomi, symbolizing strength and resilience

Answer: b. Ujjwala, symbolizing pride and determination

77. Who are some of the athletes present during the logo and mascot unveiling event?
a. PV Sindhu, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli
b. Rani Rampal, Yogeshwar Dutt, Sarita Mor, Akhil Kumar
c. Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, Lionel Messi
d. Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Simone Biles

Answer: b. Rani Rampal, Yogeshwar Dutt, Sarita Mor, Akhil Kumar

78. What is the increased budget announced for Khelo India, and for how many years is it allocated?
a. Rs 2,500 crores for the next five years
b. Rs 3,300 crores for the next five years
c. Rs 4,000 crores for the next three years
d. Rs 2,000 crores for the next four years

Answer: b. Rs 3,300 crores for the next five years

79. How many athletes are expected to participate in the inaugural Khelo India Para Games, and in how many disciplines?
a. Over 800 athletes in 5 disciplines
b. Over 1,200 athletes in 8 disciplines
c. Over 1,400 athletes in 7 disciplines
d. Over 1,000 athletes in 6 disciplines

Answer: c. Over 1,400 athletes in 7 disciplines

80. Which stadiums are designated to host the Khelo India Para Games 2023 events?
a. Feroz Shah Kotla, Eden Gardens, Wankhede Stadium
b. IG Stadium, Shooting Range in Tughlaqabad, and JLN Stadium
c. Old Trafford, Camp Nou, Allianz Arena
d. Melbourne Cricket Ground, Lord's, Roland Garros

Answer: b. IG Stadium, Shooting Range in Tughlaqabad, and JLN Stadium