Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 01, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following pairs:

  1. Saharawi – Western Sahara
  2. Khoisans – South Africa
  3. Imazighen – Morocco

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

[A] Only 1 pair
[B] Only 2 pairs
[C] Only 3 pairs
[D] None of the above

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2. With reference to the I2U2 grouping, consider the following statements:

  1. I2U2 comprises India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States (US).
  2. The primary objective of I2U2 is to enhance economic cooperation among member countries in six key sectors: water, energy, transportation, space, health, and food security.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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3. Consider the following:

  1. The Agnipath scheme is a short-service military recruitment initiative.
  2. It is exclusively meant for personnel below officer ranks.
  3. Persons enrolled under the scheme will not be eligible for any pension benefits.
  4. The scheme is intended to recruit soldiers solely for the Armed Forces.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2, 3 and 4
[C] Only 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 1, 2 and 4

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