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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 16 Jan 2026

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

According to the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report, which of the following correctly describes India’s GDP growth outlook?

1.   India’s GDP growth is projected at 6.5% for FY27 and 6.6% for FY28.

2.   India is expected to remain the fastest-growing major economy globally.

3.   India’s growth rate for FY27 is lower than the average growth rate of emerging markets.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: World Bank projects 6.5% growth for FY27 and 6.6% for FY28.


Statement 2 is correct: India is projected to be the fastest-growing major economy.


Statement 3 is incorrect: Emerging markets are projected to grow at 4.0%, which is lower than India’s 6.5%.


                            

Q2:

With reference to the origin of the World Bank, consider the following statements:

1.   The World Bank emerged from the Bretton Woods Conference held in 1944.

2.   Its legal foundation lies in the Articles of Agreement of the International Development Association (IDA).

3.   The World Bank initially focused on reconstruction in Europe after World War II.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The World Bank originated at the Bretton Woods Conference (July 1944).


Statement 2 is incorrect: The legal foundation is the Articles of Agreement of IBRD, not IDA.


Statement 3 is correct: Initial focus was post-WWII European reconstruction.


                            

Q3:

With reference to the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, consider the following statements:

1.   It is released by NITI Aayog to assess export readiness of Indian States and UTs.

2.   EPI 2024 is the first edition of the index released after the COVID-19 pandemic.

3.   The index aligns with India’s target of USD 1 trillion merchandise exports by 2030.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: EPI is released by NITI Aayog.


Statement 2 is incorrect: EPI was first launched in 2020; 2024 is the fourth edition.


Statement 3 is correct: The index explicitly aligns with the USD 1 trillion exports target by 2030 and Viksit Bharat @2047.


                            

Q4:

Which of the following States were identified as Leaders among Large States in EPI 2024?

1.   Maharashtra

2.   Tamil Nadu

3.   Gujarat

4.   Kerala

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C

Explanation:

Leader Large States:


·         Maharashtra


·         Tamil Nadu


·         Gujarat


·         Uttar Pradesh


·         Andhra Pradesh


Kerala is not listed among the leaders.


                            

Q5:

Which of the following vulture species found in India are classified as Critically Endangered?

1.   White-rumped Vulture

2.   Slender-billed Vulture

3.   Egyptian Vulture

4.   Red-headed Vulture

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,2 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B

Explanation:

Critically Endangered: White-rumped, Slender-billed, Long-billed, Red-headed vultures.


Egyptian Vulture is Endangered, not Critically Endangered.