1 FEBRUARY 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS

1) Question

With reference to the Economic Survey 2021-22, consider the following statements:

1. Expenditure on social services (health, education and others) by Centre and States as a proportion of GDP increased from 6.2 % in 2014-15 to 8.6% in 2021-22 (BE)

2. Under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), 83 districts have become ‘Har Ghar Jal’ districts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2) Question

With reference to the Economic Survey 2021-22, consider the following statements:

1. Extent of road construction per day increased substantially in 2020-21 to 36.5 Kms per day from 28 Kms per day in 2019-20 – a rise of 30.4 percent.

2. Capital expenditure for the Indian railways has increased to Rs. 155,181 crores in 2020-21 from an average annual of Rs. 45,980 crores during 2009-14.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

3) Question

With reference to the Economic Survey 2021-22, consider the following statements:

1. India’s overall score on the NITI Aayog SDG India Index and Dashboard improved to 50 in 2020-21.

2. India has the tenth largest forest area in the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

4) Question

With reference to the Economic Survey 2021-22, consider the following statements:

1. Gross Tax Revenue registers a growth of over 50 percent during April to November, 2021 in YoY terms.

2. During April-November 2021, Capex has grown by 13.5 percent (YoY) with focus on infrastructure-intensive sectors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

5) Question

With reference to the Economic Survey 2021-22, consider the following statements:

1. Repo rate was maintained at 8 per cent in 2021-22.

2. RBI undertook various measures such as G-Sec Acquisition Programme and Special Long-Term Repo Operations to provide further liquidity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2