Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 05 February 2022

Q.1) With reference to regarding Ramsar Convention, consider the following statements:

1. The Ramsar Convention came into existence in 1971.
2. It provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
3. Globally, wetlands cover 7 per cent of the geographical area of the world.
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

Q.2) ‘Cancer moonshot’ project launched by which country

(a) Russia
(b) Sweden
(c) Denmark
(d) US

Q.3) With reference to regarding prevention of money laundering act, consider the following statements:

1. It was enacted to fight against the criminal offence of legalising the income/profits from an illegal source.
2. Money laundering has three layers or stages.
3. Enforcement Directorate is responsible for investigating the offences of money laundering under this Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only

Q.4) Param Pravega supercomputer has commissioned by

(a)Indian Institute of Science
(b) DRDO
(c) ISRO
(d) IIT Bombay

Q.5) Consider the following statements:

1.Diplomatic Boycott means these countries will not send official government delegations.
2.A diplomatic boycott is a token protest that has no impact on the sporting spectacle.
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 - 05 February 2022