Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 11 June 2021

Q.1) With reference to the Mera Pani Meri Virasat scheme, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme was implemented by Uttar Pradesh government.
2. Under the scheme, an incentive of Rs 7,000 per acre will be given to farmers for making the switch from paddy.
3. Under this scheme, if a farmer opts for agroforestry and plants 400 trees on his land, he will be eligible for Rs 10,000 (instead of Rs 7,000) for three years.
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) Which country has granted bitcoin as a legal tender?

(a) Mexico

(b) Singapore

(d) El Salvador

Q.3) With reference to the Smart Kitchen project, consider the following statements:

1. It is initiated by the Government of Karnataka.
2. It would give soft loans to women from all walks of life for purchasing household gadgets or equipment.
3. The cost of household equipment can be repaid as instalments within a particular period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) With reference to the Cosmic Infrared Background Experiment-2 mission consider the following statements:

1.The mission initiated by European Space Agency.
2.The objective of this mission is to count the number of stars that exist in the Universe.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

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

1.The bill will be advantageous for Indian job-seekers who currently rely on temporary visas or await green cards to work in the US.
2.It will “benefit the US economy by allowing American employers to focus on hiring immigrants based on their merit, not their birthplace”.

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 - 11 June 2021