Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 11 October 2021

Q.1) With reference to the river ranching programme, consider the following statements:

1. The nationwide River Ranching Programme launched in Uttar Pradesh.
2. It is introduced under PMMSY scheme.
3. The programme ensures the upgrade of traditional fishery, ecosystem sustainability and trade & social protection of Inland communities.

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) Which among the following country resolving to support for free and open Indo-Pacific

(a) Japan 

(b) Vietnam 

(c) South Korea 

(d) Taiwan 

Q.3) With reference to the Operation Greens Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It was first introduced by the FM Arun Jaitley.
2. The Ministry of Food Processing and Industries provides 100% subsidy under this scheme. 
3. The scheme is currently applicable to tomatoes, onions and potatoes only.
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) Recently seen in news about bridgmanite, it is a 

(a) Minerals 

(b) Exoplanet 

(c) An electronic device 

(d) None of these above 

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding decentralised finance system

1. It is a system that allows financial products to appear on a public blockchain network which is not regulated by a central bank or intermediary.
2.It is built on blockchain applications that can used for remitting money or buying insurance or even borrowing money against cryptocurrencies.
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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