Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 02 April 2021

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 02 April 2021

Q.1) With reference to the Lake Baikal, consider the following statements:

1. It is a rift lake located in northern Siberia.
2. It is the largest freshwater lake by volume in the world, containing 22 to 23% of the world’s fresh surface water.
3. Itis the world’s deepest lake.
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) 2 only

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding DSIR-PRISM Scheme:

1. It is aimed at transforming an individual innovator into a successful technopreneur.
2. Under it, an innovator of Indian nationality is provided technical, strategic, and financial assistance.

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

Q.3) With reference to the New Development Bank, consider the following statements:

1. It was set up in 2014.
2. The Bank’s capital is equally shared among founding members.
3. All members of the United Nations could be members of the bank.
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) Shantir Ogroshena -2021 is a joint military exercise between India and 

(a)Bangladesh 

(b) Mauritius 

(c) Sri Lanka 

(d) Japan 

Q.5) With reference to the Baikal-GVD, consider the following statements:

1. It is largest neutrino detectors in the world.
2. It is launched by Russia. 
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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