Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 01 January 2021

Q.1) Match the following pairs:

Generation           Application
1. 1G bioethanol        A. feedstocks of cereals
2. 2G bioethanol       B. genetically modifiedorganisms
3. 3G bioethanol       C. ligno-cellulosic biomass
4. 4G bioethanol       D. ethanol production fromMicroalgae
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

(b) 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B

(c) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D

(d) 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B

Q.2) Recently which of the following country has signed a memorandum with India on cooperation in peaceful uses of outer space?

(a) Bhutan

(b) Nepal

(c) Sri Lanka

(d) Bangladesh

Q.3) With reference to the geoengineering technique, consider the following statements:

1. It is a deliberate, large-scale intervention carried out in Earth's natural systems to reverse the impacts of
climate change.
2. This involves techniques to physically manipulate global climate to cool the planet.
3. Carbon capture and storage, ocean fertilisation are the examples of geoengineering.
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) With reference to the Central Vigilance Commission, consider the following statements:

1. It was set up on the recommendations of Santhanam Committee.
2. It is a multi-member body.
3. The members are appointed by the President.

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.5) Consider the following statements regarding Light House Projects in India:

1. It showcase the best of new-age alternate global technologies, materials and processes in the construction sector for the first time in the country at such a large scale.
2.They are being constructed under GHTC-India.
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 - 01 January 2021