Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17 November 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements about Rani Kamlapati:

1. Rani Kamlapati was the widow of Nizam Shah who has been part of Gond dynasty. 
2. According to history, Kamlapati was the last Hindu queen of Bhopal.
3. The Gond are one of the largest tribal communities in India.
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) The 24th edition of best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation award goes to 

(a) Kongthong

(b) Ladhpura Khas

(c) Pochampally

(d) None of theses above 

Q.3) With reference to the National Generic Document Registration System, consider the following statements: 

1. It is an in-house advanced software application for the registration system.
2. This software application is scalable, flexible, configurable and compatible with the state-specific needs in the country.
3. This system has been developed by National Informatics Centre.
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 Indian Antarctic program was started in the year 

(a) 1978

(b) 1980

(c) 1981

(d) 1985

Q.5) With reference about Norovirus, consider the following statements: 

1.It is a highly contagious animal-borne disease.
2.It can be transmitted through contaminated water and food.
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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