Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 14 February 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Compressed natural gas:

1. It is odourless, tastelessand non-toxic,clean fuel.
2. It is made up of 96% of hydrogen, and traces of nitrogen,carbon dioxide, propane etc.
3. It is economical as it has zero lead and is non-corrosive, non-dilutive and non-contaminating which helps inincreasing the life of the engine.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding Index of Industrial Production:

1. It is an index that tracks manufacturing activity in different sectors of an economy.
2. IIP data is compiled and published by Central Statistical Organisation.
3. IIP base year is 2013-14.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

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

1. It is also one of the most active malware around.
2. It is a remote access trojan.
3. It was first appeared in 2012.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) Who has been recently sworn as Prime Minister of Italy?

(a)Jens Weidmann

(b) Mario Draghi

(d) Mario Monti

Q.5) With reference to the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship program, consider the following statements:

1. It is a two-year academic programme comes with an in-built component of on-ground practical experience with the district administration.
2. The fellows under MGNF will acquire academic expertise and technical competency in understanding the overall skill ecosystem.
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 - 14 February 2021