Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 24 November 2021

Q.1) With reference to the UNESCO-ABU Peace Media Awards, consider the following statements: 

1. The competition was open for Radio, TV, and digital platforms.
2. The award giving ceremony was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3. This year Doordarshan and All India Radio are among the winners of these awards.
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) India-US Trade Policy Forum was formed in the year 

(a) 2004

(b) 2010

(c) 2012

(d) 2005

Q.3) With reference to the Coal gasification mission in India, consider the following statements: 

1. Mapping of gasification potential of coalfields specially in North east.
2. Development of indigenous technology suitable for various feedstock.
3. Implement marketing strategy for end products.
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 is largest saline lake in India?

(a) Sambhar lake

(b) Chilika Lake

(c) Wular Lake

(d) Pangong Tso Lake 

Q.5) With reference to regarding inverted duty structure, consider the following statements: 

1.An inverted duty structure arises when the taxes on output or final product is lower than the taxes on inputs.
2.Inverted duty structure has implied a stream of revenue outflow for the government prompting the government to relook the duty structure.
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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