Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 08 September 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Active Galactic Nuclei:

1. It is a compact region at the center of a galaxy that has a much-higher-than-normal luminosity over at least some portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with characteristics indicating that the luminosity is not produced by stars.
2. The observed characteristics of an AGN depend on several properties such as the mass of the central black hole
3. AGN being strong emitters of X-rays, radio and ultraviolet radiation, as well as optical radiation.
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) Recently seen in news about the web portal named SACRED, it has been associated with

(a) A skill development program for unemployed youth

(b) A skill development program for women.

(d) None of these above.

Q.3) With reference to the Green Hydrogen, consider the following statements:

1. Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced from electrolysis by passing electricity from renewable sources resulting in no carbon emissions.
2. There are three types of hydrogen namely blue, brown and green.
3. Use of green hydrogen would cut imports of ammonia and natural gas required for fertiliser production.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) Electoral bonds issued by which of the following banks

(a) Reserve Bank of India

(b) State Bank of India

(d) India Post Payments Bank

Q.5) With reference to the Universal Postal Union, consider the following statements:

1.Any non-member country of the United Nations cannot became part of the Universal Postal Union.
2. It is a specialized agency of UN with 192 member countries
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 - 08 September 2021