Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 December 2020

Q.1) With reference to the FASTag consider the following statements:

1. FASTagwill be enforced from 1st of January, 2021.
2. It is useful for the commuters as they will not need to stop at toll plazas for cash payments.
3. It was launched in 2017.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.2) Recently in news “Shaheen-IX” it is an air exercise between:

(a) China-Pakistan

(b) Iran-Pakistan

(d) Turkey-Pakistan

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes:

1. It is to provide financial assistance to SC students studying at post matriculation or post-secondary stage.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
3.Central share would be released on DBT mode.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) With reference to the Great Indian Bustard, consider the following statements:

1. It is one of the most critically threatened species in India.
2. These are also found in Thar region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

Q.5) With reference to the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets, consider the following statements:

1. The F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet would not only provide superior war-fighting capability to the Indian Navy but also create opportunities for cooperation in naval aviation between the U.S. and India.
2. The ability of F/A-18 to interface with the Navy’s P-8I as a “force multiplier” and also with other platforms under induction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 December 2020