Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 29 September 2021

Q.1) With reference to the Coral reefs, consider the following statements:

1. These are large colonies of invertebrate, tiny soft-bodied animal called Coral polyps.
2. Coral polyps doesn’t provide protection to zooxanthellae in return of nutrient
3. According to study, coral reefs have declined by over half since the 1950s.
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) Recently seen in news, Judima Rice wine got GI tag, it is belonging to 

(a) Manipur 

(b) Assam 

(c) Nagaland 

(d) Arunachal Pradesh 

Q.3) With reference to the Asian Development Bank, consider the following statements:

1. It was formed in 1966.
2. US and Japan are the two largest shareholders of the bank.
3. ADB is an official United Nations Observer.
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) U.S.-India Joint Leaders’ Statement engagement held on 

(a) Sep 22 

(b) Sep 23 

(c) Sep 25

(d) Sep 24

Q.5) Consider the following statements:

1.NIIST had developed 100% biodegradable tableware from agricultural residues as a viable alternative to single-use plastics.
2.These environment-friendly products are affordable, possess a long shelf life and are resistant to fungus and bacteria.
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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