Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 04 May 2021

Q.1) With reference to the Gemini Observatory, consider the following statements:

1. It is an astronomical observatory along with 8.1-metre telescopes.
2. Gemini East and Gemini West, which might be placed at separate websites in Hawaii and Chile, respectively.
3. The dual Gemini telescopes offer nearly whole insurance of each the northern and southern skies.

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) Consider the following statements regarding UN peacekeeping mission:

1.It is an instrument developed by the UN as a way to help countries torn by conflict to create the conditions for lasting peace.
2.There are currently 12 peacekeeping operations led by the Department of Peace Operations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding convention on therecognition andenforcement of foreignarbitral awards

1. It is one of the key instruments in international arbitration.
2. It is commonly known as the Hague Convention.
3. It is adhered to by more than 160 nations, including India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) Recently seen in news about SUTRA model, it has been associated with

(a) Promoting e-vehicles

(b) Covid-19

(d) None of the above

Q.5) With reference to the Non-resident taxable persons, consider the following statements:

1.It means any person who occasionally undertakes transactions involving the supply of goods and/or services but who has no fixed place of business or residence in India.
2.Under GST law there are separate sets of provisions for registration, returns, refunds, etc. for them.

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 - 04 May 2021