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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 14 January 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding 3D printing technology:

1. It uses computer-aideddesigning to make prototypes or working models of objects by layingdown successive layers of materials such as plastic, resin,thermoplastic, metal, fiber or ceramic.
2. 3D printing is the similar of subtractive manufacturing.
3.The technology uses less energy and produces less waste than traditional methods.

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) Recently proposed 8-point action plan to ensure effective action against the menace of terrorism at UNSC by which country?

(a) India
(b) US
(c) France
(d) Japan

Q.3) With reference to the Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane consider the following statements:

1. The Fair and Remunerative Price is based on the cost of production of sugarcane and an element of assured profit as to cover the risk of sugarcane farmers.
2. The Centre increased the FRP by ₹10 to ₹285 per quintal for a basic recovery of 10 per cent for the current season.
3. The state advised price is generally lower than the FRP.

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) 2 only

Q.4) On 12th January National Youth Day is celebrated as the birthday occasion of whom

(a) Sri Aurobindo
(b) Sri Ramakrishna
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) Swami Vivekananda

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding 2d-electron gas:

1.2d-electron gas (2DEG) is an electron gas with ultra-high mobility.
2.Due to the high mobility of the electron gas, electrons do not collide inside the medium for a long distance.
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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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 14 January 2021