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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17 September 2021

Q.1) With reference to the UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2021, consider the following statements:

1. The report expects world output to grow 5.3% this year.
2. UNCTAD expects world output to grow 3.6% in 2022.
3. It is predicted that, India's economic growth rate to hit 7.5 per cent for 2021.
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) Which of the following country has not been part of AUKUS group?

(a) France

(b) Australia

(c) UK

(d) US

Q.3) With reference to the Arsenic contamination, consider the following statements:

1. Arsenic is a natural component of the earth's crust and is widelydistributed throughout theenvironment in the air, water and land.
2. Arsenic is introduced into soil and groundwater duringweathering of rocks and minerals followed by subsequent leaching and runoff.
3. Black-Foot Disease is also caused by Arsenic contamination.
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) Global Ozone Day is observed on

(a) 15th September

(b) 18th September

(c) 16th September

(d) 17th September

Q.5) With reference to the development of transparent ceramics, consider the following statements:

1. It is a new class of advanced materials with unique transparency and excellent mechanical properties.
2.This material can be used for thermal imaging applicationsand personal protection systems such as helmets, face shieldsand goggles.
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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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17 September 2021