Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 23 June 2021

Q.1) With reference to the National Highways Authority of India, consider the following statements:

1. It was set up in 1990.
2. NHAI maintains the National Highways network to global standards and in a cost effective manner.
3. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of national highways. 
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) With reference to the Draft Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, consider the following statements:

1.It proposes to end the practice of flash sale and distinct identification of sponsored list of products displayed on the e-commerce platform.
2.It will also make registration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade mandatory for all e-commerce entities.
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

Q.3) With reference to the term special procedures consider the following statements:

1. The term ‘special procedures’ refers to the list of mechanisms established by the Human Rights Council.
2. Special procedures cover all human rights: civil, cultural, economic, political and social as well as issues relating to specific groups.
3. Special procedures mandate-holders are either an individual or a Working Group of five members.
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) Which of the following country does not share with Belarus? 

(a) Latvia 

(b) Lithuania 

(c) Lithuania 

(d) Estonia 

Q.5) With reference to the Biotech KISAN Programme, consider the following statements:

1. It is launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
2. It is a scientist-farmer partnership scheme launched in 2017.
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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