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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 26 July 2021

Q.1) With reference to the I-STEM portal, consider the following statement:

1. It is abbreviated as Indian Science, Technology and Eco-system Facilities Map.
2. It assists users to locate the specific facilities they need for their R&D work.
3. Under Phase II, the portal will host indigenous technology products listed through a digital catalogue.

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) Which of the following macro areas has not been the part discussion in G20 Environment Ministers Meeting?

(a) Biodiversity

(b) Efficient use of resources and circular economy

(c) Sustainable finance

(d) Sustainable agriculture

Q.3) With reference to the amendment of the 97th Constitution Amendment regarding cooperative societies, consider the following statements:

1. Having a maximum of 21 directors in a society.
2. Having a fixed term of five years for elected members.
3. Havingreservation of one seat for the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, and two seats for women on the board of every cooperative society.
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) Recently seen in news gatekeeper model, it has been a recommendation of

(a)Indian Academy of Neurosciences

(b) National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

(c) Institute of Human Behaviourand Allied Sciences

(d) Indian Institute of Psychometry

Q.5) With reference to the REC Limited, consider the following statements:

1. It is a Maharatna non-banking financial company.
2.It was established in 1969.
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 - 26 July 2021