Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC Prelims : 3/12/2022

1. Foreign currency assets
2. Gold
3. Special drawing rights
4. Reserve Tranche Position

Choose the correct code from the options given below:

1. It is a social security scheme provided by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
2. It was introduced in the year 1995 with the main aim of helping employees in the organized and unorganized sector.
3. The maximum pensionable salary, under the scheme, was set at INR 25,000 per month.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1. It is a volcanic island in the Central Pacific Ocean under the administration of Mexico.
2. The world’s largest volcano is situated in the island.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1. 1. The Barak Valley is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
   2. It is comprised of three districts namely Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj.
   3. Barak river originates from the state of Manipur.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1. The Ahom Kingdom was founded by the first Ahom king, Chaolung Sukaphaa.
2. The Battle of Saraighat was a naval battle fought in 1671 between the Mughal Empire and the Ahom Kingdom.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. It aims to promote awareness and adoption of Intellectual Property Rights amongst Start-Ups.
2. Any Start-Up certified by the Start-up Certification Board as having an innovative business can apply for the scheme.
3. It facilitates the start-ups to file applications for patents, designs and trademarks through registered facilitators by paying only the statutory fees.

Which of the above stattements is/are correct?