Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 December 2021

Q.1) With reference to regarding MI-17 V5 variant helicopter, consider the following statements:

1. It was an MI-17 V5 variant, which is one of the latest versions of this Russian-made military transport helicopter.
2. It has a digital flight data recorder and a cockpit voice recorder on board to monitor flight parameters and cockpit conversations respectively.
3. The MI-17 V5 can carry equipment inside the cargo cabin or an external sling, drop tactical air assault teams, and carry the wounded.
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) Who is among as a physician, recently chosen for future missions by NASA?

(a) Rakesh Agarwal

(b) Anil Sharma

(d) Anil Menon

Q.3) With reference to Certification Course on Home Energy Audit, consider the following statements:

1. It would be creation of a pool of professionals to perform home energy audits based on the needs of the consumers.
2. The certification program will create awareness on importance and benefits of energy audit and energy efficiency and conservation among students.
3. The program launched by Ministry of Power.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) As per Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Arms Sales Report, India’s arms sale percentage is

(a)1.2%

(b) 2.3%

(d) 4.1%

Q.5) With reference to Polavaram Dam, consider the following statements:

1.It is a multi-purpose irrigation project located on river Godavari near Ramayyapet village of West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh.
2.It provides diversion of Godavari River waters to Kaveri River Basin.

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 - 10 December 2021