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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 11 December 2020

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding quantum key distribution technology:

1. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully demonstrated communication between its two labs using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology.
2. In quantum key distribution technologyencryption keys are sent as qubits in a fibre optic cable.
3. In this technology that uses quantum physics to secure thedistribution of asymmetric encryption keys.
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) Which of the following country has recently became part of railway links with Iran?

(a) Pakistan

(b) Turkey

(c) Afghanistan

(d) Turkmenistan

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Global Carbon Project:

1. It is an authoritative group of dozens of international scientists who track emissions.
2. The main object of the group has been to fully understand the carbon cycle.
3.According to their report, in worldwide carbon dioxide emission almost cut by 5% this year.
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) 1 and 2 only

Q.4) SwahidDiwaswhich is organised every year on December 10 is related to:

(a)Malabar Rebellion

(b) Assam Movement

(c) Santhal Revolt

(d) Battle of Colachel

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Urban Governance Index:

1.It was recently released by the Praja Foundation.
2. According to Urban Governance Index (UGI), Karnataka has topped all Indian states in urban governance.
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 - 11 December 2020