Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 23 February 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding International Mother Language Day:

1. It was proclaimed by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
2. The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day was the initiative of Bangladesh.
3. It has been observed throughout the world since 2002
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) A platform called DIWALI has been developed to find solutions for water related challenges has been developed by India and which of the following country?

(a) Japan

(b) France

(c) Italy 

(d) Netherlands 

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding SFURTI clusters:

1. The Ministry of MSME has funded an amount of around Rs.85 crore for development of these 50 clusters. 
2. SFURTI clusters are of two types i.e., Regular Cluster and Major Cluster.
3. It aims to organize traditional industries and artisans into clusters to make them competitive and increase their income.
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) Sometimes seen in news about Devasthal telescope, it is located in 

(a) Karnataka 

(b) Assam 

(c) Arunachal Pradesh 

(d) Uttarakhand 

Q.5) With reference to the biodiversity hotspot, consider the following statements:

1.The biodiversity hotspot tag would enhance protection and conservation efforts.
2. It is a biogeographic region characterized both by exceptional levels of plant endemism and by serious levels of habitat loss.

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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