Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17 May 2021

Q.1) With reference to the SWAMIH Fund, consider the following statements:

1. It setting up to provide relief to developers with unfinished projects to ensure delivery of homes to buyers.
2. The Fund so far has given its final approval to 50 projects.
3. Fund is bridging the trust deficit between homebuyers and developers by completing construction without depending on any other source of finance.

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) Global COVAX Alliance joined by which of the following states?

(a) Uttar Pradesh 

(b) Karnataka 

(c) Maharashtra 

(d) Punjab 

Q.3) With reference to the aerial defence system, consider the following statements:

1. It is a multi-mission system capable of intercepting rockets, artillery, mortars and Precision Guided Munitions.
2. It has ranges of up to 70 km.
3. It can be deployed over land and sea.

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) Cyclone ‘Tauktae’ which lay depression over 

(a) Bay of Bengal 

(b) Arabian Sea 

(c) Mediterranean Sea

(d) None 

Q.5) With reference to the Nutrient Based Subsidy scheme, consider the following statements:

1.The scheme is administered by the Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. 
2.Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme (NBS) allows the manufacturers, marketers, and importers to fix the MRP of the Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers at reasonable levels. 

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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