Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 12 April 2021

 

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 12 April 2021

Q.1) With reference to the Software Defined Radio system, consider the following statements:

1. It is being developed by ISRO. 
2. It will have enhanced data transmission capability, enhanced voice clarity and data transmission accuracy in spectrally noisy environments
3. It will replace Combat Net Radio which supports voice communication only and has limited or no data transmission capability.
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) In India National Family Planning Program was introduced in the year 

(a) 1952

(b) 1955

(c) 1967

(d) 1972

Q.3) With reference to the Carbon Watch, consider the following statements:

1. It is a mobile application to assess the carbon footprint of an individual. 
2. The application can be downloaded through a QR code in Android supported smart cell phones.
3. Delhi became the first state or Union Territory in India to launch Carbon Watch.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 3 only

Q.4) Recently seen in news about UTF Harbour Project, it is signed between 

(a) India-Mauritius 

(b) India-Sri Lanka 

(c) India-Bangladesh 

(d) India-Maldives 

Q.5) With reference to the gig economy consider the following statements:

1.According to Economic Survey 2020-21, India’s gig economy is now among largest in the world due to the wider adoption of e-commerce and online retailing.
2.Gig workers as workers outside the traditional employer-employee relationship.
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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