Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 15 July 2021

Q.1) With reference to the Antimicrobial Resistance, consider the following statements: 

1. It is recognised as a global health and development threat.
2. It occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines.
3. Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials are the main drivers in the development of drug-resistant pathogens.
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) 1, 2 and 3 only

Q.2) Recently seen in news about harvesting Space Rice, it has been associated with which of the following country

(a) US

(b) UAE

(c) Russia 

(d) China 

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

1. It is listed under near threatened as per IUCN. 
2. Giant panda is also known as panda bear, inhabiting bamboo forests in the mountains.
3. In China, the giant panda has long been considered a national treasure.
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) The Union Government has recently extended the rebate of State and Central taxes and Levies on which of the following sector 

(a) Garment 

(b) Jewellery 

(c) Electronic material

(d) Medicine 

Q.5) With reference to the term Kongu Nadu, consider the following statements:

1.It is a commonly used name for part of estern Tamil Nadu, deriving its name from Kongu Vellala Gounder (an OBC community prominent in the region).
2.The word ‘Kongu’ refers to undulating land which cannot be used for anything.

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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