Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 08 May 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Lumpy skin disease:

1. It is caused by the pox virus which affects cattle and buffalo and is spreading through blood transmission by mosquitoes, houseflies, and lice.
2. The disease, currently, has no treatment.
3. Humans are also at risk of developingLumpy skin disease.
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 only

Q.2) WHO’s recommended daily intake of sodium limit is 

(a) 3 gm 

(b) 10 gm 

(c) 7 gm 

(d) 5 gm 

Q.3) With reference to the National Financial Reporting Authority, consider the following statements:

1. It is an independent regulator to oversee the auditing profession and accounting standards in India under Companies Act 2013.
2. Ithas the mandate to oversee compliance with accounting and auditing standards by certain class of companies, described as Public Interest Entities.
3. NFRA has been working with the corporate affairs ministry’s Corporate Data Management (CDM) division and three recognised national stock exchanges.
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) With reference to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension plan, consider the following statements:

1.It is an eating plan to lower or control high blood pressure.
2.It emphasizes foods that are lower in sodium as well as foods that are rich inpotassium, magnesium and calcium.
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.5) With reference to the NFSM-Pulses program, consider the following statements:

1. It is one of thecomponents of the centrally sponsored scheme ofNational Food Security Mission.
2.Accelerated Pulses Production Programme is also for pulse development under the NFSM-Pulses.
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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