Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 26 May 2021

Q.1) With reference to the merger of district central co-op banks, consider the following statements:

1. It will become effect from April 1, 2021.
2. Scheme of amalgamation is approved by the requisite majority of shareholders.
3. Union government makes a proposal for such amalgamation after fulfilling various conditions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.2) Which among the Indian cities has recently witnessed the Zero Shadow Day.

(a) Kolkata

(b) Pune

(d) Bhubaneswar

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding 17+1 group.

1. The group founded by China.
2. The group includes 12 EU member states and 5 Balkan states.
3. The platform is largely seen as an extension of China’s flagship Belt and Road initiative.
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 80-110 plan, consider the following statements:

1.The state government has to bear the cost of any claims above 100% of the premium collected to insulate the insurer from losses.
2.The premium surplus (gross premium minus claims) exceeding 20% of gross premium is refunded by insurer to the state government.

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 yellow fungus disease, consider the following statements:

1.It spreads via contaminated environments, or when a suspected patient inhales moulds which grow in the environment.
2.Symptoms of yellow fungus are loss of appetite, sunken eyes, slow healing of wounds, lethargy and weight loss.

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 - 26 May 2021