Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 24 March 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding UNHRC:

1. It is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world.
2. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered two-year terms on a regional group basis.
3. The headquarters of UNHRC is in Geneva, Switzerland.

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) Math the following pairs:

1.SUMAN - quality healthcare at no cost and zero tolerance for denial of services
2.SAANS - to accelerate action to reduce deaths due to childhood pneumonia.
3.Midwifery Services initiative - to create a cadre of Nurse Practitioners in Midwifery who are skilled in accordance to competencies prescribed by the International Confederation of Midwives.

Which of the matches given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) All the above

Q.3) With reference to the Permanent Indus Commission, consider the following statements:

1. It is a bilateral commission consisting of officials from India and Pakistan.
2. It has been created to implement and manage the goals and objectives and outlines of the Indus Waters Treaty.
3. The IWT was signed with UN standing guarantee for any dispute resolution.

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) 1 and 2 only

Q.4) The implementation date of Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Productsscheme was 

(a) 1st April 2021
(b) 1st January 2021
(c) 1st February 2021
(d) 1st March 2021

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Parosmia:

1.It is a medical term used to describe a condition in which affected individuals experience distortions of the sense of smell.
2. It is a temporary condition and is not harmful.

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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