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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 20 December 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding xenobots:

1. It is known as first living robots.
2. It is formed from the stem cells of the African clawed frog.
3. Xenobots can use to clean up plastic pollution
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) Recently seen in news regarding Sri Ramna Kali Mandir, it is located in

(a) Nepal
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Indonesia

Q.3) With reference to regardingTechnology-based EnergySolutions initiative, consider the following statements:

1. It will be administered by the bi-national Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum.
2. It also aligns with the goals of U.S.-India strategic Clean Energy Partnership.
3. It will identify 'technology showstoppers' by investing in clean technologies and attract entrepreneurial talent to create new markets and industries for transition to Net Zero.
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 organisation Reporters WithoutBorders is located in which of the following city?

(a)Paris
(b) New York
(c) Frankfurt
(d) Geneva

Q.5) With reference to regarding Right to be Forgotten, consider the following statements:

1. It is an evolving concept in India where an individual could seek to remove or delete online posts which may contain an embarrassing picture, video or news articles mentioning them.
2. It aims to protect autonomy and right to privacy of an individual
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 - 20 December 2021