Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 27 May 2021

Q.1) With reference to the K-shaped recovery phenomena, consider the following statements:

1. K-shaped recovery happens when different sections of an economy recover at starkly different rates.
2. Lower-skilled workers lost their jobs disproportionately, while job losses aren’t as significant for office workers in financial, service sectors.
3. India’s manufacturing sector sees K-shaped recovery.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.2) With reference to the Digital Media Ethics Code, consider the following statements:

1.The intermediaries have been given three months to comply.
2.Rules had been framed by the Central Government in exercise of powers under section 87
(2) of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

Q.3) With reference to the smart windows technology consider the following statements:

1. It has been developed by IIT Guwahati.
2. As per research data, Building’s account for nearly 39 per cent of the energy-related carbon dioxide emissions annually.
3. To meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, a building energy intensity will have to improve by 30 per cent by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) WHO BioHubinitiative is an agreement signed by which of the following country

(a) India

(b) Switzerland

(d) UK

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Lord Buddha:

1.In 563 BC lord Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama on the Purnima Tithi in Lumbini.
2.He attained enlightenment under a bodhi tree at Bodhgaya.

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 - 27 May 2021