Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 12 July 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Critical race theory:

1. It is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of civil-rights scholars and activists in the United States.
2. CRT examines American history through the lens of racism, and acknowledges that systemic racism is part of the country’s society.
3. CRT examines social, cultural and legal issues primarily as they relate to race and racism in the United States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) None of the above

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Q.2) Recently seen in news about Inclusive Cities Center, it has been established by

(a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

(b) Institute of Town Planner

(d) National Institute of Urban Affairs

Q.3) With reference to the State’s population policy for 2021-2030, consider the following statements:

1. It is launched by the state of Uttar Pradesh government.
2. The policy debarred from several benefits such as government sponsored welfare schemes if there will have more than two children.
3. The person contravening the law would also become ineligible to apply for government jobs under the State government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) Which of the following country has recently proposed STI-led BRICS Innovation Cooperation Action Plan?

(a) Brazil

(b) Russia

(d) India

Q.5) With reference to the Lymphatic filariasis disease, consider the following statements:

1.It is a neglected tropical disease that occurs when filarial parasites aretransmitted to humans through mosquitoes.
2.Symptoms are swelling of legs, and hydrocele.
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 - 12 July 2021