Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 19 February 2021

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 19 February 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding G-7 group:

1. It is an intergovernmental organisation that was formed in 1975.
2. It is an informal forum to discuss pressing world issues such as global economic governance, international security, and energy policy.
3. Germany a former member part of this group was called G-8. 
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) A report named International Migration 2020 Highlights released by which of the following organisation?

(a) UNICEF

(b) International Labour Organization

(c) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

(d) UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Q.3) With reference to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, consider the following statements:

1. It helps countries to make informed decisions by providing a wealth of information through publications and databases.
2. It works closely with governments and stakeholders to help countries around the world meet their economic, social and environmental goals.
3. The work is guided by the United Nations development agenda.
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) Gucchi Mushroom an exotic product which recently got GI tag, that belongs to  

(a) Sikkim 

(b) Jammu and Kashmir 

(c) Arunachal Pradesh 

(d) Assam 

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research:

1. Itis an innovative programme sponsored and managed by the Department of Science and Technology.
2.It aims to communicate to the youth creative pursuit of science attract talent to the study of science at an early age etc.
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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