UPSC 2021: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Feb 27 - Mar 05

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Line of Control (LoC) serves as the de facto border between India and Pakistan in the Jammu & Kashmir sector.
2. The northernmost point of the Line of Control is known as Point NJ9842.
3. Under the Shimla Agreement of 1972, the two countries agreed to convert the ceasefire line into a “Line of Control” and observe it as a de facto border that should not be violated by armed action.

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Under which law has the Government of India recently bought out the ‘Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code’ to regulate content on digital media, social media and Over The Top (OTT) platforms?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the National Winter Games?

1. National Winter Games are held under the Khelo India and Fit India initiative.
2. It is held in Leh and Gulmarg.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Krishna Deva Raya was the emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire and was the founder of the Sangama Dynasty.
2. The rule of Krishna Deva Raya was an age of prolific literature in many languages; many Kannada, Sanskrit, Telugu and Tamil poets enjoyed the patronage of the emperor.
3. Portuguese travellers Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz also visited the Vijayanagara Empire during his reign.

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In which one of the following states is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located? [UPSC 2018]

Which of the following is/are correct about the Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)?

1. It provides ocean information and advisory services to society, industry, government agencies and the scientific community through sustained ocean observations.
2. It was established in 1999.
3. It falls under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Which of the following is/are correct?

1. President’s Rule is initially valid for a period of six months. Later, it can be extended for a period of three years with parliamentary approval, every six months.
2. The 44th Constitutional Amendment in 1978 brought in some constraints on the imposition of President’s Rule beyond a period of one year.

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Sri Lanka has been facing diplomatic challenges with which global institution in connection with its civil war?

Which of the following is/are correct?

1. The Senkaku Islands or the Diaoyu Islands are located in the South China Sea.
2. It is a source of a maritime dispute between China and the Philippines.

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Which Indian community shares a strong historical and cultural connection with Myanmar?

Which of the following is/are correct about the PLI scheme?

1. The scheme offers incentives to boost domestic manufacturing and cut down on import bills.
2. Apart from inviting foreign companies to set shop in India, the scheme also aims to encourage local companies to set up or expand existing manufacturing units.
3. The scheme is applicable only to the mobile manufacturing and electronics sector.

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Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed diamonds and diamonds mines of India? [UPSC 2018]

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Mission Indradhanush was launched in 2014 to provide full immunization against eight vaccine-preventable diseases.
2. It aims to immunise all children under the age of 2 years, as well as all pregnant women.
3. Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0 scheme has been launched to cover children and pregnant women who missed routine immunisation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Greater Adjutant is a member of the stork family and is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
2. This bird is extinct in India.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. In the North-East of India, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram share a border with Myanmar.
2. The Chin community of Myanmar and the Mizos in India belong to the Zo ethnic group and share the same ancestry.
3. India shares two tri-junction border points with Myanmar – one with China and another with Bangladesh.

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What is Tawang known for?

1. Buddhist pilgrimage sites
2. Border dispute between India and China.
3. It is the nesting grounds for threatened species such as the black-necked crane.
4. The region is geographically very volatile and highly seismic.

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Which of the following is/are correct?

1. India-Arab trade accounts for 20% of India’s overall trade, but is still heavily concentrated in hydrocarbons.
2. If the trading relationship is diversified, then sectors such as agriculture, food and pharma have the highest potential for Indian exports.

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Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19^th century was the – [UPSC 2018]

Which of the following is/are correct about Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A)?

1. The Arjun Main Battle Tank project was initiated by DRDO in 1972.
2. The Arjun tanks stand out for their ‘Fin Stabilised Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot (FSAPDS)’ ammunition and 120-mm calibre rifled gun.

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Which of the following initiatives have been taken up by BRICS?

1. New Development Bank
2. Contingent Reserve Arrangement
3. BRICS Payment System
4. BRICS Cable

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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was set up by –

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. India has recently signed the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) with Mauritius.
2. This is India’s first such free trade agreement with an African country.
3. India has leased-out defence equipment such as fighter jets and submarines to Mauritius for protecting its maritime security.

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Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

1. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose.
2. Though established independently of the United Nations through its own international treaty, the IAEA Statute, the IAEA reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.
3. Signature and ratification of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is a pre-condition for membership to the IAEA.

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Who among the following were the founders of the “Hind Mazdoor Sabha” established in 1948? [UPSC 2018]

The Ministries/Departments of the Government are created by the

Which of the following islands is/are correctly matched?

Islands                                                                        Country

1. Assumption Island                                     Seychelles
2. Agalega Islands                                            Maldives
3. Gaadhoo Island                                           Mauritius

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Which of the following is the best description of Fundamental Rights?

Consider the following statements:

• Ministry of Culture had launched Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/ Crafts for Development (USTTAD) scheme.
• Hunar Haat is being implemented as a component of USTTAD scheme.
• The Hunar Haat is an effective platform wherein opportunity is given to artisans from across the country to showcase and market their handmade, rare, exquisite indigenous products.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India.
2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are correct about Sant Ravidasji?

1. He was a poet-saint of the Bhakti movement.
2. His verses have been included in the Guru Granth Sahib.

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