Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 August 2021

 

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 August 2021

Q.1) With reference to the India Internet Governance Forum 2021, consider the following statements: 

1. The Forum will act as the platform for various stakeholders to discuss public policy issues related to the Internet.
2. It has been initiated by Ministry of Science and Technology.
3. It aims to bring representatives together from various groups, considering all at par to discuss public policy issues related to the Internet.
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) Recently seen in news INS-2B satellite is set to launch by ISRO to which of the following country 

(a) Sri Lanka 

(b) Bangladesh 

(c) Myanmar 

(d) Bhutan 

Q.3) With reference to the Reform and RegulatoryKnowledge Base for PowerSector, consider the following statements: 

1. It is an e-certification program launched by the Ministry of Power.
2. It aims to provide regulatory training to the practitioners from technical backgrounds.
3. It has been developed by IIT Kanpur.
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) The fifth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was published in the year 

(a) 2017

(b) 2016

(c) 2015

(d) 2014

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the term Gestational Diabetes Mellitus:

1. It is a medical condition in which a hormone produced by the placenta prevents the body from using insulin effectively.
2.Placenta is an organ that provides important nutrients and oxygen to the growing baby.
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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