Reports and Indices Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 187 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Reports and Indices Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till September 25, 2020.
21. As per a recent report, which was the leading city in digital transactions in India, in 2019?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Chennai
[D] Pune
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
As per the recent report by online payment processor Worldline India, Bengaluru accounted for the highest number of digital transactions in India in 2019.
Bengaluru, which was the leading city in digital transactions in 2018, is followed by Chennai, Mumbai and Pune this year. The report also revealed that United Payments Interface (UPI) was the most preferred mode of payment, followed by debit cards and immediate payment service (IMPS).
22. Which international institution released the report titled “A New Era for Girls: Taking stock on 25 years of progress”?
[A] World Health Organisation-WHO
[B] United Nations Children’s Fund-UNICEF
[C] Food and Agricultural Organisation-FAO
[D] United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization-UNESCO
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Correct Answer: B [United Nations Children’s Fund-UNICEF]
Notes:
‘A New era for girls: Taking stock on 25 years of progress’ is a report recently unveiled by UNICEF, Plan International and United Nations Women.
The report reveals that though the rate of drop-outs for girls in schools has decreased from 20% to 13.5% from 2008 to 2018, a greater empowerment has not taken place. It also states that many girls still face an unequal violent environment and one in every 20 girls in the age group of 15-20 has experienced rape, both within and outside marriage.
23. What is the rank of India is the ‘Freedom in the World 2020’ report published by US-based NGO Freedom House?
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Correct Answer: C [83]
Notes:
According to the latest report titled ‘Freedom in the World 2020’ published by US-based NGO Freedom House, India has secured 83rd rank in the list of free democracies.
India has become one of the world’s least free democracies with its score falling by four points to 71 and it is near the most bottom ranks. The report warned that the Indian government’s present activities could remove the difference in democracy between India and China.
24. According to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), which country is the largest exporter of arms during the past five years?
[A] United States
[B] Russia
[C] France
[D] China
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Correct Answer: A [United States]
Notes:
According to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the largest exporter of arms during the past five years (2015-2019) was the United States, whose exports grew by 23 per cent and share in global arms exports grew to 36 per cent. Half of US arms exports are reported to have gone to the Middle East.
It is followed by Russia, France, Germany and China in the next places. Arms transfers from Russia, decreased by 18 percent, largely due to a drop in sales to India. From 2015 to 2019, international arms exports grew by 5.5 per cent from the previous 5 years.
25. According to the World Happiness Report 2020, which is the happiest country in the world?
[A] United States
[B] Norway
[C] Finland
[D] Switzerland
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Correct Answer: C [Finland]
Notes:
The World Happiness Report is published by the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network. This year, the report has ranked Finland as the happiest country for the third time in a row.
People in 156 countries were asked to evaluate their own levels of happiness while measures like GDP, social support, personal freedom and levels of corruption were also considered to arrive at a score. This year, the rankings are based on data collected in 2017-2019. India is ranked 144 in the list of 156 countries.
26. According to a recent report from UNCTAD, which country along with China will not be affected by recession?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] Germany
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released an analysis report titled ‘The COVID-19 Shock to Developing Countries: Towards a ‘whatever it takes’ programme for the two-thirds of the world’s population being left behind’.
As per its analysis, the world economy will go into recession this year except India and China. The loss to be incurred is estimated to be several trillions of dollars due to the coronavirus pandemic.
27. As per a recent survey, about one-fourth of Indians currently pay for news. Which international organisation conducted the survey?
[A] World Economic Forum (WEF)
[B] World Bank
[C] International Monetary Fund
[D] UNCTAD
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Correct Answer: A [World Economic Forum (WEF)]
Notes:
As per a recent survey conducted by the World Economic Forum (WEF), about one-fourth of the consumers in India pay for news at present but nearly two-third of the population are willing to pay.
Amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the role of media has become vital in the society. The World Economic Forum (WEF) conducted a survey of news and entertainment consumers in six markets including China, Germany, India, South Korea, the UK and the US. It also revealed that 60% of consumers registered for a media service.
28. As per a recent survey released by the National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER), incomes of about 85% of households in which state/UT have been impacted by Covid-19?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Delhi NCR
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi NCR]
Notes:
As per a survey released by the National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER), incomes of about 85% of households in the National capital region (NCR) have been impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak and the resulting lockdown.
The survey also highlighted that casual labourers were excessively affected with the wages of nearly 75% of them were affected. For salaried class, the income was affected for about 46.7% of the employees.
29. As per the Gartner 2019 Digital Workplace Survey, which is the most digitally skilled country in the world, with the largest and skilled Gen Z workforce?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] India
[C] China
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
As per the Gartner 2019 Digital Workplace Survey, India is the most digitally dexterous or skilled country in the world. India has the largest Gen Z workforce who is also desirous to learn new skills using digital technologies.
As per the survey, 67 per cent of digital workers in India opined that emerging technologies like machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) increase their efficiency at workplaces. India is followed by the UK and the US in the survey.
30. As per the recent report of the United Nations, over 117 million children around the world would miss the vaccine for which disease, amid the Covid-19 pandemic?
[A] Pneumonia
[B] Measles
[C] Hepatitis-B
[D] Polio
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Correct Answer: B [Measles]
Notes:
As per the recent report of the United Nations, over 117 million children in 37 countries around the world would miss to receive the measles vaccine, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the World Health for Organization and the UNICEF, the immunisation campaigns for eliminating measles have already been delayed in 24 countries and more campaigns will be postponed. WHO has released guidelines to sustain the immunisation process in several countries.
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