Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 27 December 2021

Q.1) With reference to Mission Sagar, consider the following statements:

1. It is a major milestone in India’s engagement with the countries in the Indian Ocean Region.
2. The initiative is also aims to deliver COVID-19 related assistance to the countries in the Indian Ocean Region.
3. In Mission SAGAR-II program, Indian Naval Ship Airavat delivered food aid to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) Among neutron stars, stands out a small group with the most intense magnetic field known as

(a) Pulsar
(b) Magnetars
(c) Neutron stars
(d) None of the above

Q.3) With reference to regarding Shakti Criminal Laws (Maharashtra Amendment) Bill, 2020, consider the following statements:

1. The bill introduces death penalty for offences such as causing grievous hurt by use of acid, rape, and gang rape.
2. The bill also reduces the time for completion of investigation, trial, and disposal of appeal for offences committed against women and children.
3. The bill also made the onus on social media platforms and Internet data providing companies to share data for the police investigation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only

Q.4) Recently seen in news about Desmond Tutu, he was originally hails from

(a)South Africa
(b) Zambia
(c) Mozambique
(d) Senegal

Q.5) With reference to conformity assessment scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is a kind certification scheme considering the perishable nature and short shelf-life of milk and milk products.
2. The portal and logo developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only

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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 27 December 2021