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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 20 October 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Modi Van program:

1. It has been part of “Seva hi Sangathan” programme to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 20 years as a head of government.
2. The special van will be operated under the aegis of Kaushambi Vikas Parishad.
3. The vehicle has a telemedicine, as well as a machine that can test 39 blood samples at one go.
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 about the term Sowa Rigpa, it has been associated with

(a) Dance form

(b) A tribal art form

(c) A tribal group

(d) Traditional medicinal practice

Q.3) With reference to the Earthshot Prize, consider the following statements:

1. The Earthshot Prize is an award set up by Prince William and the Royal Foundation.
2. It aims at the contributions towards the five UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3. Indian company was among the winners of this prize.
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) Recently seen in news an ancient object called the Nebra Sky Disc, it was discover in

(a) Sweden

(b) Germany

(c) Denmark

(d) England

Q.5) With reference to the Farzad-B gas field, consider the following statements:

1. It is located in the country of Iran.
2. ONGC Videsh Ltd has 30 percent stake in this project.
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 October 2021