Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17 May 2022

Q.1) With reference to regarding Lumbini, consider the following statements: 

1. It is known for birthplace of Lord Buddha.
2. It is located in Terai plains of southern Nepal.
3. It is protected by Ancient Monument Preservation Act 1956.
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

Q.2) The Kanheri Caves is located in 

(a) Assam 
(b) Meghalaya 
(c) Bihar 
(d) Maharashtra 

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Black hole: 

1. It refers to a point in space where matter is so compressed as to create agravity field from which even light cannot escape.
2. Black holes are classified into four types. 
3. They are predicted to vary from as small as one atom to black holes withmass more than million Suns.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 
(d) 2 only

Q.4) National Data and Analytics Platform sometimes seen in news, launched by 

(a)Ministry of Agriculture 
(b) Ministry of Finance 
(c) Ministry of Science and Technology 
(d) Niti Aayog 

Q.5) With reference to regarding Bharat Tap initiative, consider the following statements: 

1. It is a concept to use low flow taps and fixtures. 
2. The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the program.
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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