{"id":7663,"date":"2026-01-22T17:17:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T17:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7663"},"modified":"2026-01-22T17:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T17:17:31","slug":"mcqs-on-current-affairs-15-01-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7663","title":{"rendered":"MCQs on Current Affairs 15.01.2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. With reference to the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), consider the following statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Conference emphasised the need for ethical frameworks for Artificial Intelligence and social media to safeguard democratic institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India showcased its experience of fully replacing legislative proceedings with AI-based systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Conference highlighted the role of Presiding Officers in maintaining the credibility and impartiality of Parliaments.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1 and 2 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">2 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1, 2 and 3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. 1 and 3 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1 is correct: <br\/>Shri Om Birla stressed ethical AI and transparent, accountable social media frameworks to protect democratic values.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 is incorrect: <br\/>India highlighted increasing use of AI and digital technologies and movement towards paperless legislatures, not a complete replacement of legislative proceedings by AI.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3 is correct: <br\/>The Conference agenda included impartiality and fairness of Presiding Officers to enhance public trust and parliamentary credibility.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. With reference to the Womaniya initiative of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), consider the following statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was launched to improve the participation of women-led Micro and Small Enterprises and Self-Help Groups in public procurement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women-led enterprises account for less than the mandated minimum share of procurement on the GeM portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The initiative provides a fully digital, transparent interface between government buyers and women entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 and 2 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1, 2 and 3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. 1 and 3 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1 is correct: <br\/>Womaniya was launched in January 2019 to address limited access of women entrepreneurs and SHGs to government markets.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 is incorrect:<br\/> Women-led enterprises account for 4.7% of GeM\u2019s total order value, exceeding the mandated 3% procurement target.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3 is correct: <br\/>The initiative offers a direct, transparent and fully digital procurement interface, eliminating intermediaries and reducing entry barriers.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. With reference to India\u2019s Strategic Trade Control (STC) framework, consider the following statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The SCOMET framework regulates the export of dual-use and sensitive goods, technologies, software, materials and equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls (NCSTC) 2026 focused exclusively on export enforcement and penalties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Intangible Technology Transfer (ITT) and supply chain security were discussed as part of compliance mechanisms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1, 2 and 3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. 1 and 3 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; The SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies) framework governs exports of dual-use and sensitive items under India\u2019s Strategic Trade Control system.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 is incorrect: NCSTC 2026 did not focus exclusively on enforcement; it aimed to balance compliance, awareness, coordination and facilitation of legitimate high-technology trade, alongside non-proliferation concerns.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3 is correct: Compliance-related discussions included Intangible Technology Transfer (ITT) and supply chain security mechanisms such as the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. Which of the following were key features or outcomes of the National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls (NCSTC) 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Release of the third edition of the Handbook on India\u2019s Strategic Trade Control System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Sector-specific discussions on chemicals &amp; biotechnology, aerospace, space and defence exports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Inclusion of emerging technologies such as quantum computing, semiconductors and additive manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Announcement of India\u2019s withdrawal from multilateral non-proliferation export control regimes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1 and 2 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1, 2 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">2 and 4 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1, 2, 3 and 4<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. 1, 2 and 3 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1 is correct: The third edition of the Handbook on India\u2019s Strategic Trade Control System was released during the inaugural session.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 is correct: Sector-specific sessions covered chemicals &#038; biotechnology, aerospace &#038; space, and defence exports and munitions-related controls.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3 is correct: Discussions included emerging and frontier technologies such as quantum-related items, advanced computing, semiconductors, additive manufacturing and cybersecurity.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 4 is incorrect: There was no announcement regarding withdrawal from multilateral non-proliferation regimes; rather, the Conference reaffirmed India\u2019s commitment to effective and transparent strategic trade controls.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. With reference to the Department of Posts\u2019 onboarding on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), consider the following statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The Department of Posts is functioning as a Logistics Service Provider (LSP) on ONDC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Under the \u201cClick &amp; Book\u201d model, postage is collected digitally after successful delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Sellers on ONDC-enabled platforms can choose the Department of Posts for parcel pickup and delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">2 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1, 2 and 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1 only<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. 1 and 3 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1 is correct: The Department of Posts is onboarded on ONDC as a Logistics Service Provider (LSP).<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 is incorrect: Postage is collected at the time of pickup, not after delivery.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3 is correct: Sellers can select the Department of Posts for pickup, booking, transmission and delivery.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q6. The participation of the Bhairav Battalion contingents in the 78th Army Day Parade primarily symbolised:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India\u2019s focus on ceremonial military traditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enhanced jointness between the three armed forces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The Army\u2019s transition towards agile, high-impact combat formations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Expansion of United Nations peacekeeping commitments<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. The Army\u2019s transition towards agile, high-impact combat formations <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> The Bhairav Battalion contingents from RAJRIF and SIKH LI participated in the parade for the first time. These units represent a \u201clean and mean\u201d force structure, designed for rapid deployment, high lethality and modern battlefield requirements. Their inclusion highlighted the Indian Army\u2019s strategic shift towards technology-enabled, agile and future-ready warfare, aligning with emerging security challenges.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q7. According to the ILO Employment and Social Trends 2026 report, which of the following statements about informal employment is correct?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">More than two billion workers globally are in informal employment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The global rate of informality declined steadily between 2015 and 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Informal employment primarily exists in developed countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Informality is no longer a concern due to structural transformation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">A only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">B only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">A and B only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">C and D only<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. A only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Option A is correct: The report states that over 2 billion workers globally remain in informal employment.<br\/> &bull; \n\nOption B is incorrect: The report notes a slight increase of 0.3 percentage points in global informality between 2015 and 2025.<br\/> &bull; \n\nOption C is incorrect: Informal employment is most prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, not primarily in developed countries.<br\/> &bull; \n\nOption D is incorrect: Informality remains a concern, even with structural transformation and digitalisation reshaping economies.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. With reference to the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? 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