Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 30 November 2020

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Kalpakkam Atomic Power Plant:

1. It was the first indigenously built nuclear power station in India.
2. It is one of the operational nuclear plant in the country situated in Puducherry.
3. It has two Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 2 only

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding renewable energy:

1. Government of India has set targeted 100 percent coverage to the Andaman & Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands with using renewable energy.
2. India is in the midst of a major transformative shift in its energy sector, to end energy poverty in India.
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 Target Olympic Podium Scheme consider the following statements: 

1.    The Target Olympic Podium Scheme is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
2.    It is an attempt to provide assistance to India’s top athletes.
3.    Under the Scheme, the Department of Sports shall identify athletes who are potential medal winners in 2020 / 2024 Olympics.
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) Yarlung zangbo river in India is called as:

(a) Teesta 

(b) Siang

(c) Tipkai 

(d) Manas 

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Lingayat community:

1. Karnataka government, has decided to provide OBC status to Lingayat community in the Central OBC List.
2. Lingayats are member of a Hindu sect with a wide following in southern India that worships Shiva as the only deity.
3. In 12th-century social reformer, Basaveshwara who was favoured caste system and Vedic rituals.
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

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