Current Affairs Quiz - January 2022
1. Which is India’s first large state to record 100 per cent first-dose vaccinations?
[A] Telangana
[B] Odisha
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Telangana]
Notes:
Telangana became the country’s first large state to record 100 per cent first-dose vaccinations. The state has vaccinated 2.77 crore citizens with the first dose, as per the Central government’s estimated adult population target.
The state is ahead of the national average by 9 per cent in terms of the first dose and ahead of the national average by 3 per cent in second dose.
2. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been extended in which state for another six months?
[A] Assam
[B] Nagaland
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Nagaland]
Notes:
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 or AFSPA legislation, has been extended in Nagaland for another six months.
The North-eastern state has been seeking to withdraw it after the alleged security operation near Oting Village in Nagaland that left 14 civilians and one jawan dead in December 2021. The law was first introduced by the British to suppress the Quit India movement in 1942.
3. Which country is the world’s top producer of ‘Rare earth material’?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] China
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China is the world’s top producer of rare earth material. Recently, the country has 3 state-owned rare earth mining companies to form a new entity named ‘China Rare Earths Group’.
China has been strengthening its supply chain of rare earth materials. Rare earth is a combination of 17 minerals used as vital ingredients in the production of consumer electronics as well as military equipment.
4. Which institution appointed the technical committee to look into the Pegasus malware issue?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Delhi High Court
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court]
Notes:
The Supreme Court of India appointed the technical committee to look into the Pegasus malware issue.
The technical committee issued a public notice asking citizens to contact the panel if they suspected that their mobile devices are infected by Pegasus malware. The committee would request the person to allow examination of the device, if reasonable.
5. As per CMIE Data, what is India’s unemployment rate in December 2021?
[A] 4.91%
[B] 6.21%
[C] 7.91%
[D] 9.11%
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Correct Answer: C [7.91%]
Notes:
According to the data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India’s unemployment rate reached a four-month high of 7.91% in December.
This is compared to the rates of 7% and 7.75 per cent in November and October 2021. The unemployment rate was at its highest since 8.3% in August. The urban and rural unemployment rate rose to 9.30% and 7.28% respectively. The rise in unemployment was due to muted economic activity and consumer sentiment, due to Omicron variant.
6. As per recent amendments to Environment (Protection) Act, what percent of fly ash is to be utilised by Coal and Lignite-based Thermal Power Plants?
[A] 25
[B] 50
[C] 75
[D] 100
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Correct Answer: D [100]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the latest amendments to the Environment (Protection) Act.
As per the notification, all coal and lignite-based thermal power plants (TPPs) should utilise 100 per cent fly ash in an environment friendly manner for making construction sector products. This aims to reduce the requirement of land for disposing fly ash in ash ponds.
7. Which Ministry is organising ‘Climate Change Awareness Campaign and National Photography Competition’?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Culture
[D] Ministry of Tourism
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is organizing Climate Change Awareness Campaign and National Photography Competition.
The competition will be open to all participants till 26th January, 2022, as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav- Smart Cities: Smart Urbanization’. The events aim to sensitize the challenges posed by climate change, discuss ideas to solutions, and promote climate action in cities.
8. ‘NEAT 3.0’ is a platform associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Education]
Notes:
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched National Educational Alliance for Technology NEAT 3.0.
It is a single platform to provide best quality ed-tech solutions and courses to students of the country. The Minister also launched AICTE prescribed technical books in regional languages. It uses Artificial intelligence for a personalised learning experience for better learning outcomes.
9. Which global association/body recently released a statement with a view to avoid nuclear war?
[A] UNSC
[B] BRICS
[C] G-20
[D] G-7
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Correct Answer: A [UNSC]
Notes:
The five permanent members of United Nations Security Council, namely Russia, Britain, China, the United States and France released a statement recently.
The countries are of the view that a further spread of nuclear arms and a nuclear war should be avoided. The statement seeks to avoid war between the nuclear states and reduce strategic risks. China has a “no first use” policy on nuclear weapons.
10. The new COVID variant named IHU (B.1.640.2), has been discovered in which country?
[A] USA
[B] France
[C] Italy
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
The new COVID variant named IHU (B.1.640.2) has been discovered at the IHU Mediterranee Infection institute in France.
The new variant is said to have 46 mutations more than Omicron. The first case was reported from a person who had come from the African country of Cameroon. As per the Scientists, the new strain carries E484K mutation making it vaccine-resistant.
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