25 MCQs on July 2nd week current affairs

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1. Which political party in India has the highest proportion of women MPs in the current Lok Sabha?

a) Bharatiya Janata Party
b) Indian National Congress
c) Trinamool Congress
d) Naam Tamilar Katchi

2. Which statement is incorrect regarding the cochlea in the human auditory system?

a) The cochlea is located in the inner ear.
b) The cochlea is filled with fluid.
c) The cochlea is responsible for translating sound vibrations into nerve impulses.
d) The cochlea does not contain the Organ of Corti.

3. What is the key focus of the 106th constitutional amendment in India?

a) Providing free education to all children
b) Ensuring one-third reservation of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State legislative assemblies
c) Implementing universal healthcare
d) Establishing a national digital currency

4. Which species are known for their efficient reproductive strategies and rapid growth compared to traditional livestock?

a) Snakes
b) Cows
c) Chickens
d) Goats

5. Which ministry oversees the implementation of the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in India?

a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
d) Ministry of Education

6. What is the primary purpose of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?

a) To construct highways
b) To develop urban infrastructure
c) To provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations
d) To promote tourism in rural areas

7. Which technology is primarily used in the detection of surface topography in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)?

a) Magnetic resonance
b) Electron tunnelling
c) Force detection using a cantilever
d) Optical interference

8. Which country has the largest shareholding in the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

a) China
b) India
c) Japan
d) Russia

9. What is the significance of the 73rd and 74th amendments to the Indian Constitution?

a) Providing reservation for women in educational institutions
b) Ensuring one-third reservation for women in panchayats and municipalities
c) Granting voting rights to all citizens
d) Establishing a national digital currency

10. What does the term 'universal suffrage' refer to?

a) Equal pay for all workers
b) The right to vote for all adult citizens
c) Free healthcare for all
d) Mandatory education for all children

11. Which organization is responsible for the publication of 'The Hindu' newspaper?

a) Times Group
b) HT Media
c) The Hindu Group
d) Indian Express Group

12. Which Indian state has the highest representation of women in its legislative assembly?

a) Kerala
b) West Bengal
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Haryana

13. Which term describes the process of redrawing electoral boundaries to ensure fair representation?

a) Gerrymandering
b) Delimitation
c) Referendum
d) Suffrage

14. What is the main focus of the Inter-Parliamentary Union's monthly ranking?

a) Economic performance of countries
b) Representation of women in national parliaments
c) Technological advancements
d) Environmental sustainability

15. Which Indian state is known for its significant progress in implementing the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)?

a) Maharashtra
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Bihar

16. Which country recently achieved a record 40% women representation in its parliament

a) United Kingdom
b) India
c) United States
d) South Africa

17. What is the primary goal of the U-WIN platform launched by the Government of India?

a) To provide telemedicine services
b) To find COVID shelters
c) To maintain an electronic registry of routine immunizations
d) To offer a single digital health ID for all citizens

18. Which organization publishes the 'Monthly ranking of women in national parliaments'?

a) United Nations
b) World Economic Forum
c) Inter-Parliamentary Union
d) International Monetary Fund

19. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?

a) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
d) Ministry of Home Affairs

20. What principle does Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) primarily use for imaging surfaces?

a) Electron tunnelling
b) Magnetic resonance
c) Force detection using a cantilever
d) Optical interference

21. What adaptation allows snakes to tolerate high temperatures and drought conditions?

a) Being endothermic
b) Efficient digestive systems
c) Ectothermic (cold-blooded) nature
d) High metabolic rate

22. Which compound is primarily responsible for the distinctive aroma of agarwood?

a) Tannic acid
b) Vanillin
c) Aquilaria lactone
d) Curcumin

23. Which organization conducts "Operation Nanhe Farishte" to rescue abandoned children?

a) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
b) Railway Protection Force (RPF)
c) Special Frontier Force
d) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

24. What year was the Asian Development Bank (ADB) established?

a) 1976
b) 1966
c) 1986
d) 1956

25. Which of the following countries is a member of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)?

a) China
b) Japan
c) Russia
d) North Korea

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