Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17 January 2021

Q.1) With reference to the 5G technology, consider the following statements:

1. 5G or fifth generation is the latest upgrade in the long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband networks. 
2. 5G mainly works only on high frequency spectrum.
3. Internet speeds in the high-band spectrum of 5G has been tested to be as high as 20 Gbps.
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) Which of the following countries has recently signed apact with India to enhance cooperation in ICT?

(a) Australia 

(b) France 

(c) South Korea

(d) Japan 

Q.3) With reference to the Electronic-Waste, consider the following statements:

1. Electronic-Waste is used to describe old, end-of-life or discardedelectronic appliances.
2. India is the third largestelectronic waste generator in the world after China and the USA.
3. There are 21 types of electrical and electronic equipments listed in the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016.
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) Which of the following countries has not been part of open sky treaty with US?

(a) Russia 

(b) Iran 

(c) Turkey 

(d) Cuba 

Q.5) With reference to the open sky treaty consider the following statements:

1. It aims at building confidence among members through mutual openness, thus reducing the chances of accidental war. 
2.Under the treaty, a member state cannot “spy” on any part of the host nation, with the latter’s consent. 

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

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