Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 16 February 2021

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 16 February 2021

Q.1) Which of the following statements is/arecorrect with reference toArjun Mk-1A tank?

1. It has superior firepower, high mobility, excellent protection and comfort for the crew. According to CVRDE.
2. The Arjun project experienced serious budget overruns and repeated delays that resulted in a development time of over 37 years.
3. Problems with Arjun Mk-1 ammunition, spares and repairs have not been fixed yet. 
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) 2 only

Q.2) Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference toGeospatial data?

1. The data about objects, events, or phenomena that have a location on the surface of the earth.
2.Geospatial data combines location information, attribute information and often also temporal information or the time at which the location and attributes exist. 
3. The data usually involves information of public interest such as roads, localities, rail lines, water bodies, and public amenities.

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.3) With reference to the committee on urban co-operative banks (UCBs), consider the following statements:

1. The panel, will take stock of regulatory measures taken by the central bank and other authorities in respect of UCBs.
2. It will also review the current regulatory and supervisory approach and recommend suitable measures to strengthen the sector.
3. The panel will also suggest effective measures for faster rehabilitation or resolution of UCBs and assess potential for consolidation in the sector. 

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) Which of the following Hindu festival synonym as Basant Panchami?

(a) Durga Puja 

(b) Basanti Puja 

(c) Swarasati Puja 

(d) Laxmi Puja 

Q.5) Which of the following countries has recently passed the anti-radicalism bill totheir parliament?

(a) Spain

(b) France 

(c) US

(d) Sweden 

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