Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 21 May 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana:

1. It was announced in 2014 to address imbalances in availability of tertiary care hospitals and improve medical education in the country.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
3. Upgradation of government medical colleges in various states is one of the components of this scheme. 
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) 2 only

Q.2) Recently seen in news about A-76, it has been associated with

(a) A satellite 

(b) An iceberg 

(c) Virus strain 

(d) None of the above 

Q.3) World Bee Day is observed on 

(a) 21st May 

(b) 23rd May 

(c) 20th May 

(d) 26th May 

Q.4) Recently seen in news Paracel Islands, it is located near 

(a)Mediterranean Sea

(b) Weddell Sea

(c) Aegean Sea

(d) South China Sea 

Q.5) With reference to the theory offourth state i.e., called plasma, consider the following statements:

1. The new theory has developed by Indian Institute of Geomagnetism. 
2.This new theory has opened up a plethora of opportunities to unlock the mysteries of the ion-hole structures.
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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