Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 28 July 2021

Q.1) With reference to the Tropical Cyclones, consider the following statements:

1. A tropical cyclone is a rapid rotating storm originating over tropical oceans from where it draws the energy to develop.
2. A tropical cyclone has high power centre. 
3. Once it reaches maximum sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or higher, it is then classified as a tropical cyclone.
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) With reference to the North-eastern Space applications centre, consider the following statements:

1. It was established as a joint initiative of Department of Space and the North Eastern Council.
2. It provides operational satellite communication applications services in the region in education, health care, disaster management support, and developmental communication.

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

Q.3) With reference to the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, consider the following statements:

1 The bill was first introduced in the Rajya Sabha in 2018.
2. Under the law, first enacted in 1986, vulgar portrayal of women in advertisements, books and paintings, can lead to a prison term of up to two years and a fine of Rs 2,000.
3. The amendments included making the indecent portrayal of women on the internet, OTTs, WhatsApp and Instagram punishable with a fine of Rs 2 lakh and a prison term of up to three years.
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, self-repair mechanical damages technology. It has beendeveloped by 

(a) IIT Madras 

(b) IIT Kharagpur 

(c) IIT Delhi 

(d) IIT Roorkee 

Q.5) With reference to the Data localization norms implemented by the RBI, consider the following statements:

1. It increases safety and security of payment systems through continuous monitoring and surveillance.
2. It aims to securing faster and better access to personal data for law enforcement.
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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