Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 May 2021

Q.1) With reference to the BRICS Astronomy Working Group, consider the following statements:

1. It provides a platform for BRICS member countries to collaborate in the field of astronomy.
2. It hasrecommended networking of telescopes in member countries and creating a regionaldata network.
3. It proposed the BRICS Intelligent Telescope and Data Network to take lead in wide field imaging sky surveys.
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) With reference to the ELSA Test, consider the following statements:

1. It is a labelled immunoassay that is considered the gold standard of immunoassays.
2.This immunological test is very sensitive and is used to detect and quantify substances, including antibodies, antigens, proteins, glycoproteins, and hormones in the blood sample.

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 benefits of the approval of Covaxin by WHO and EU, consider the following statements. 

1. It will help Indians in avoiding travel restrictions in the present and post-covid world based on vaccination-based travel.
2. It will also help in pushing for more export orders for the indigenous vaccine in the future and getting it listed in the WHO Emergency Use List.
3. It will also benefit in scientific research and collaboration between the Indian and foreign vaccine producers.
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) Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, launched by which of the following country?

(a) India

(b) USA

(c) Russia 

(d) China 

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Personal guarantorsliable for corporate debt ruling notification by supreme court:

1.The notification allowed lenders to initiate insolvency proceedings against personal guarantors, who are usually promoters of big business houses, along with the stressed corporate entities for whom they gave guarantee.
2.This would boost banks’ recovery effort involving large bad loans as well as maximise the value of assets.
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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