Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 July 2021

Q.1) With reference to the methane-producing organisms on Earth, consider the following statements:

1. Most of the methane on Earth has a biological origin.
2. Microorganisms called methanogens are capable of generating methane as a metabolic byproduct.
3. Methanogens do require oxygen to live and are widely distributed in nature
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) 2 only

Q.2) Recently seen in news about Haribhanga mangoes, it is mostly grown in which of the following country

(a) Bangladesh

(b) Myanmar

(c) Maldives

(d) Indonesia

Q.3) With reference to the Zika Virus disease, consider the following statements:

1. It spreads mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.
2. The virus can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus and can cause infants to be born with microcephaly.
3. Presently, there is no specific treatment or vaccine for the disease.
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) On which of the following article of Indian constitution, Union Government provide Post Devolution Revenue Deficit grant to states

(a) Article 272

(b) Article 273

(c) Article 274

(d) Article 275

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

1. It is a benchmark rate against which global banks mark their transactions.
2.According to the RBI, the transition from LIBOR and the adoption of accepted alternative reference rates (ARRs) developed in various jurisdictions.
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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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 July 2021