UPSC 2021: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Mar 13 - Mar 19

With reference to Lingaraja Temple, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

1. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
2. It is built in limestone and is a classic example of the Kalinga style of architecture.

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Consider the following statements about Electronic Voting Machine (EVM):

1. EVMs were first used in Tamil Nadu in the year 1982.
2. EVMs can cater to a maximum of 64 candidates including NOTA.
3. EVMs and VVPAT require electricity.

Which of the above is/are incorrect?

Exercise ‘DUSTLIK ‘ recently seen in news is a joint military exercise between India and

Which of the following statement/s about Gandhara style of art is/are correct?

1. It is uniquely associated with the Greco-Roman style of art.
2. One of the examples is the Bamiyan Buddha statues.
3. The striking feature of the Gandhara School of art is that it shows a very realistic and natural depiction of features in perfection.

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To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?

Which of the following is/are correct about the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute?

1. It is a tropical marine fisheries research institute headquartered in Chennai.
2. It is part of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) family.

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Consider the following statements:

1. The No-Confidence motion can be moved against an individual minister as well as against the entire Council of Ministers.
2. The motion needs the support of 1/5^th of the members of a Legislative Assembly in order to be admitted.
3. The motion, if passed by Simple Majority in the Rajya Sabha, leads to the resignation of the Council of Ministers.

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

Consider the following statements:

1. CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) is providing security cover to nuclear installations, airports, seaports, power plants & PSUs excluding the private sector.
2. CISF is the only force with a customized and dedicated fire wing.
3. CISF is a compensatory cost force.

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

Which of the following is true regarding Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN)?

1. It is a non-lapsable reserve fund for the share of Health from the proceeds of the Health and Education Cess in the Public Account.
2. Administration and maintenance of the PMSSN are entrusted to the Ministry of Finance.
3. Accruals into the PMSSN will be utilized for the flagship schemes such as Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), National Health Mission & MGNREGA.

Select the correct option from below:

Consider the following statements:

1. Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 was conducted by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the then Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) in rural and urban areas respectively.
2. The Govt does not enumerate caste wise population other than SCs and STs.
3. The Census exercise is carried out every 10 years on the basis of the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.

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

In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. [UPSC 2013]

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. National Board for Wildlife is a statutory organization constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
2. It is chaired by the Minister for Environment, Forests & Climate Change.
3. It has the powers to give or reserve clearances to projects in and around national parks and other protected areas.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides financial assistance to the elderly, widows and persons with disabilities in the form of social pensions.
2. It represents a significant step towards the fulfillment of the DPSP under Article 41 of the Constitution.
3. It is administered by the Ministry of Rural Development.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. NISAR space mission proposes to carry a Synthetic Aperture Radar as its payload for capturing very high-resolution images.
2. It is a joint mission of ISRO and NASA to monitor terror launchpads in conflict zones.

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“3D printing” has applications in which of the following?

1. Preparation of confectionery items
2. Manufacture of bionic ears
3. Automotive industry
4. Reconstructive surgeries
5. Data processing technologies

Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2018]

Which of the following is/are correct about the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act?

1. The Act assigns absolute power to the central government, by way of which if the Centre deems an activity as unlawful then it may, by way of an Official Gazette, declare it so.
2. Under UAPA, both Indian and foreign nationals can be charged.

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Which of the following has/have been declared as World Heritage Sites By UNESCO?

1. Ellora Caves
2. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
3. Rani-ki-Vav
4. Great Living Chola Temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram
5. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

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Nilavilakku is a traditional lamp used commonly in the state of

With reference to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

1. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is known for the Aligarh Movement.
2. He promoted Western-style scientific education by founding modern schools and journals.
3. He was a “loyal servant” of the British administration before the revolt of 1857.

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Consider the following statements:

1. The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducts elections to both the State Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils.
2. The appointment and removal of the Chief Election Commissioner shall be made by the President.
3. The right to vote is a constitutional right.

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Which of the pairs of community and country given below is/are correctly matched?

1. Kurd: Bangladesh
2. Madhesi: Nepal
3. Rohingya: Myanmar

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The Polavaram Project is in which state?

Which of the following are percussion instruments?

1. Kamaicha
2. Mridangam
3. Pakhawaj
4. Tabla

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India is a signatory to which of the following Conventions/Goals?

1. Sustainable Development Goals
2. Istanbul Convention
3. Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

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With reference to Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

1. It is a campaign launched by the Ministry of Health to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses.
2. Directorate General of Health Services is the implementation agency for PMBJP.

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Maitri Setu recently seen in news will help in enhancing trade and people to people movement between India and

There is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon?

1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries.
2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon.
3. Upwelling in the seas.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Which of the following is/are correct about the Van Dhan Yojana?

1. It was launched by TRIFED in 2018.
2. The scheme aims at the economic development of tribals involved in the collection of Minor Food Produces (MFPs).

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Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to defamation?

1. In India, defamation is both a civil and a criminal offence.
2. The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the criminal provisions of defamation in the Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India case.

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