Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 01 December 2021

Q.1) With reference to regarding green cement consider the following statements:

1. It is an environmentally friendly product that minimizes the carbon footprint of cement production.
2. It is energy-efficient, incorporates low carbon production methods, new cement formulations, geopolymers, carbon-negative cements, and new concrete products.
3. Its production reduces cement intake, and its major raw materials include discarded industrial wastes like blast furnace slag and fly ash.
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 only

Q.2) A covid vaccine named BBV154, has been developed by

(a) Bharat Biotech

(b) Serum Institute

(c) Zydus Cadila

(d) Panacea Biotec

Q.3) With reference to the Model Retail Outlet Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme involves an intense 5 Level evaluation process of over 70000 retail outlets in the country
2. The Retail Outlets have been divided into 4 categories.
3. Top performers under this scheme will be awarded by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) Which among the following diabetes type still cannot preventable ?

(a) Prediabetes

(b) Gestational Diabetes

(c) Type 1 Diabetes

(d) Type 2 Diabetes

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Barbados:

1.It has become the world’s newest republic.
2.Barbadosremoved Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the state in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles.
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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