Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 18 May 2021

Q.1) With reference to the National Crisis Management Committee, consider the following statements:

1. It was set up in the wake of a natural calamity for effective coordination and implementation of relief measures and operations.
2. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is an integral part of Natural Disaster Management System.
3. It is headed by the Home Secretary and Secretaries of all concerned Ministries /Departments as well as organizations are members of Committee.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.2) PLACID trial is associated with which of the following

(a) Chemotherapy

(b) Cognitive behavioral therapy

(d) Plasma therapy

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding COVID Suraksha mission:

1. It is initiated under Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 mission.
2. The Mission with end-to-end focus from preclinical development to manufacturing and regulatory facilitation for deployment.
3. It would consolidate all available and funded resources towards an accelerated product development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) World’s oldest cave art was found in which of the following country?

(a) Japan

(b) Indonesia

(d) Greece

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Diplomatic immunity system:

1. It is a privilege of exemption from certain laws and taxes granted to diplomats by the country in which they are posted.
2.The custom was formed so that diplomats can function without fear, threat or intimidation from the host country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 18 May 2021