Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 01 November 2022

Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. The pleasure doctrine is a concept under which the crown can dispense with the services of anyone in its employ at any time.
2. Article 311 imposes restrictions on the removal of a civil servant.
3. Under Article 164, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor; and the other Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the CM’s advice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 only

Q.2) World Energy Outlook 2022 report publishes every year, since

(a) 1995
(b) 2002
(c) 2006
(d) 1998

Q.3) With reference to regarding Kalanamak rice, consider the following statements:

1. Its also known as Buddha Rice.
2. It comes with rich in micronutrients such as iron and zinc and can help prevent Alzheimer’s.
3. It has been awarded Geographical Indication tag in 2013.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only

Q.4) Jhulto Pul is located in

(a) Jaipur
(b) Morbi
(c) Patna
(d) Trivandrum

Q.5) Consider the following statements:

1. It occurs due to a genetic mutation that causes haemoglobin in redblood cells (RBCs) to clump together.
2.In sickle cell anaemia, some RBCs are shaped like sickles or crescent moons.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only