Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 15 February 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding BL Lacertae:

1. It is a small variable, extragalactic active galactic nucleus.
2. BL Lacertae blazar is 10 million light-years away and is among the 50 most prominent blazars that can be observed with the help of a relatively small telescope.
3. It was among the 3 to 4 blazars that was predicted to be experiencing flares by the Whole Earth Blazar Telescope (WEBT), an international consortium of astronomers.
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) With reference to the Bhimbetka rock shelters, consider the following statements:

1. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life in India and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3.It is located in the Raisen District in Madhya Pradesh. 

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.3) With reference to the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation program, consider the following statements:

1. It is the flagship program of the Election Commission of India.
2. The primary goal is to build a truly participative democracy in India by encouraging all eligible citizens to vote and make an informed decision during the elections.
3. The programme is based on multiple general as well as targeted interventions which are designed according to the socio-economic, cultural and demographic profile of the state etc.
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) Consider the following statements regarding Committee on World Food Security:

1. It is an international and intergovernmental platform for stakeholders to work towards ensuring food security and nutrition for all.
2.It is hosted and co-funded by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2 

(c) 1 only

(d) 2 only

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding DigiLocker:

1. It is a flagship initiative of Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) under Digital India Corporation.
2.Through DigiLocker citizens can access their digital documents anytime, anywhere, legally at par with originals.

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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