Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 27 October 2021

Q.1) With reference to the State of the Climatein Asia 2020 report, consider the following statements: 

1. The report highlights lessons for climate action in Asia and identifies pathways for addressing critical gaps and challenges.
2. According to the report,the carbon dioxide levels surged to 413.2 parts per million in 2020.
3. World Meteorological Organization is not part of the United Nations agencies. 
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) The 51st edition of Dada Saheb Phalke award was given to 

(a) Rajinikanth

(b) Kamal Haasan

(c) Dharmendra 

(d) K. Viswanath

Q.3) With reference to the Zika Virus Disease, consider the following statements:

1. It is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes.
2. Zika virus is also transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy
3. Aedes mosquitoes usually bite during the night. 
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) 1 and 2 only

Q.4) Radio over Internet Protocol system was first installed which among the following Indian port.

(a) Krishnapatnam Port

(b) Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

(c) New Mangalore Port

(d) Visakhapatnam Port

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Green Day Ahead Market portal.

1.It will lead to a gradual shift from Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) basedcontract to market-based models.
2. It will help to providing competitive price signals to reduce the cost of power.
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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