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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 07 July 2021

Q.1) With reference to the Open Network for Digital Commerce project, consider the following statements:

1. It aims at promoting open networks developed on open-sourced methodology, using open specifications and open network protocols independent of any specific platform.
2. Confederation of Indian Industryset up a nine-member panel to suggest measures to design an ONDC.
3. ONDC is expected to digitize the entire value chain, standardize operations, promote inclusion of suppliers, derive efficiencies in logistics and enhance value for consumers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.2) According to International Energy Agency report, the ranking of gas consumption by India is

(a) 2nd

(b) 3rd

(d) 5th

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding social impact bonds:

1. It is a contract with the public sector or governing authority, whereby it pays for better social outcomes in certain areas and passes on the part of the savings achieved to investors.
2. It is also known as Pay-for-Success contracts.
3. Nigeria is the first African country to issue such bonds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

Q.4) Recently seen in news about ‘Harit Dhara’ it has been developed by

(a) ICAR

(b) IICB

(d) None of these

Q.5) With reference to the Prevention of Destruction of Public Properties Act 1984, consider the following statements:

1. The Act punishes anyone “who commits mischief by doing any act in respect of any public property”.
2.Articles 105(3) and 194(3) of the Constitution confer certain privileges andimmunities to the members of the Parliament and State Legislature.
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 - 07 July 2021