Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 03 July 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Gamma Ray Burst:

1. These are short-lived explosions of highly energetic gamma rays lasting from less than a second to several minutes.
2. Gamma Ray Burstare thought to be generated during the formation of black holes. They shine about a million trillion times as bright as the Sun.
3. Gamma Ray Bursts were first detected by the Vela satellites.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Q.2) Which of the following country has topped as per Global Peace Index 2021?

(a) New Zealand

(b) Norway

(d) Iceland

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Istanbul Convention on violence against women:

1. It aims to prevent and prosecute all forms of violence against women, promote gender equality and ensure protection and rehabilitation of women who are victims of violence.
2. Turkey became the first country to ratify the Istanbul convention.
3. Turkey ranks 133 out of 156 countries in the Global Gender Gap report 2021
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) As Supreme Court has directed for Ex-Gratia Compensation for Covid-19 victims to which of the following organisations.

(a) Ministry of Health

(b) PM Care Fund

(d) None of these above

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Freight smart cities mission:

1. Under this initiative, city-level logistics committees would be formed and they will have related government departments and agencies at the local and state levels.
2. At initial stage, 5 cities to be identified on immediate basis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 03 July 2021