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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 28 January 2021

Q.1) With reference Biocoal, consider the following statements:

1. It is a carbon neutral solid biofuel made from organic waste.
2. It is a viable option for coal consumers looking to reduce their emissions.
3. It is produced by processing dry biomass in an inert environment (no oxygen) at high temperatures, a process referred to as pyrolysis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.2) The headquarter of International Energy Agency is located in

(a) Japan

(b) South Korea

(d) France

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Green tax:

1. Itis also called as pollution tax or environmental tax and is the tax levied on all the goods that cause environmental pollution.
2. Transport vehicles older than 10 years could be charged Green Tax.
3. Lower Green tax for public transport vehicles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis:

1. Itis severe systemic inflammatory syndrome that can cause a strong activation of the immune system, such as infection or cancer.
2. Patients with secondary HLH may also have medical conditions which contribute to the predisposition to HLH, such as rheumatologic diseases or primary immune deficiencies.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

Q.5) With reference to the Akash-NG Missile, consider the following system:

1.It is a new generation Surface to Air Missile meant for use by Indian Air Force.
2. It intercepting high manoeuvring low RCS (Radar Cross Section) aerial threats.
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 - 28 January 2021