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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 December 2021

Q.1) With reference to regarding Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill 2021, consider the following statements:

1. It prohibits conversion from one religion to another by misrepresentation, force, fraud, allurement or marriage.
2. The complaints regarding conversions can be filed by family members or any other person who is related to the individual who is getting converted.
3.The Bill also envisages payment of a compensation of Rs 5 lakh (on court orders) to victims of conversion by the persons attempting the conversion, and double punishment for repeat offences.
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

Q.2) Which among the following space research organisation has not been associated with the development of James Webb Space Telescope?

(a) Canadian Space Agency
(b) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
(c) European Space Agency
(d) National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Q.3) With reference to regarding Olive Ridley Turtle, consider the following statements:

1. The coast of Odisha in India is the largest mass nesting site for the Olive-ridley
2. The species has IUCN Red List Status
3. These turtles, along with their cousin the Kemps ridley turtle, are best known for their unique mass nesting called Arribada.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only

Q.4) Harmonised System of Nomenclature introduced by

(a) World Customs Organization
(b) World Bank
(c) World Trade Organisation
(d) Asian Development Bank

Q.5) With reference to regarding Tiananmen Square Massacre, consider the following statements:

1.It is also known as the June Fourth Incident in China.
2.At this time of the incident, Hong Kong was a Dutch colony and not part of China.

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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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 December 2021