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10 practice questions on Current Events for Meghalaya PSC, with answers

Shishya's practice questions, written with AI. Each answer was checked by an automated second pass, not by a person.

1. 1.Which Indian city is known as the Silicon Valley of India?

   • (A)Hyderabad
   • (B)Pune
   • (C)Bengaluru
   • (D)Chennai
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   Answer: (C) Bengaluru

   Solution: Bengaluru is known as the Silicon Valley of India due to its status as the nation's leading information technology exporter and hub for tech companies.

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2. 2.The headquarters of the United Nations is located in which city?

   • (A)Geneva
   • (B)New York
   • (C)Paris
   • (D)London
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   Answer: (B) New York

   Solution: The United Nations headquarters is located in New York City, United States, established in 1952 on international territory.

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3. 3.The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India in which year?

   • (A)2015
   • (B)2016
   • (C)2017
   • (D)2018
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   Answer: (C) 2017

   Solution: GST was implemented in India on July 1, 2017, replacing multiple indirect taxes and creating a unified national market.

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4. 4.The G20 is a forum of how many major economies?

   • (A)19 countries plus the European Union
   • (B)Exactly 20 countries
   • (C)20 countries plus the African Union
   • (D)15 countries plus 5 observers
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   Answer: (A) 19 countries plus the European Union

   Solution: The G20 comprises 19 individual countries plus the European Union, representing the world's major economies and about 85% of global GDP.

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5. 5.Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate according to recent census data?

   • (A)Kerala
   • (B)Tamil Nadu
   • (C)Maharashtra
   • (D)Gujarat
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   Answer: (A) Kerala

   Solution: Kerala has consistently maintained the highest literacy rate in India at over 93%, attributed to strong educational policies and social reforms.

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6. 6.The Digital India programme was launched in which year?

   • (A)2014
   • (B)2015
   • (C)2016
   • (D)2017
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   Answer: (B) 2015

   Solution: Digital India was launched on July 1, 2015, aiming to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

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7. 7.Which organization is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?

   • (A)World Bank
   • (B)International Monetary Fund
   • (C)United Nations Security Council
   • (D)World Trade Organization
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   Answer: (C) United Nations Security Council

   Solution: The UN Security Council is the primary body responsible for maintaining international peace and security, with authority to impose sanctions and authorize military action.

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8. 8.Which country holds the permanent presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?

   • (A)China
   • (B)Russia
   • (C)India
   • (D)None, it rotates annually
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   Answer: (D) None, it rotates annually

   Solution: The SCO presidency rotates annually among member states, with each country hosting the annual summit and chairing meetings during its tenure.

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9. 9.The National Food Security Act was passed in which year?

   • (A)2011
   • (B)2012
   • (C)2013
   • (D)2014
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   Answer: (C) 2013

   Solution: The National Food Security Act was passed in 2013, providing subsidized food grains to approximately two-thirds of India's population under the Public Distribution System.

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10. 10.The National Education Policy that replaced the 1986 policy was approved in which year?

    • (A)2018
    • (B)2019
    • (C)2020
    • (D)2021
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    Answer: (C) 2020

    Solution: The National Education Policy 2020 was approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2020, introducing major reforms in school and higher education.

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