UPSC 2021: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Sep 18 - Sep 24

Which of the following is/are correct about the Malabar Exercise?

1. It started in 1992 as a bilateral naval exercise between Indian and US navies.
2. In 2021, four countries, the US, Japan, Australia and India participated.
3. Singapore has previously taken part in the exercise.

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Exercise Dharma Guardian takes place between the armies of India and

Which of the following is/are the effects of thawing of permafrost?

1. It will affect the infrastructure built on permafrost.
2. It can cause unstable forests and landslides.
3. It can lead to increased global warming.

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Which state/UT has launched Carbon Watch, a mobile app to assess the carbon footprint?

The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 seeks to dissolve which of the following?

1. The Airport Appellate Tribunal
2. Appellate Board established under the Trade Marks Act, 1999
3. The Authority of Advance Ruling
4. The Film Certification Appellate Authority

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Which of the following is not a military exercise involving India and the US?

The Indian Bustard is the state bird of which of the following states/UTs?

1. Gujarat
2. Rajasthan
3. Andaman & Nicobar Islands

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Which of the following is/are correct about the Ganges River Dolphin?

1. It is found only in freshwater.
2. It is the official animal of Assam’s capital Guwahati.

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Which of the following species and their IUCN status is/are correct?

1. African Forest Elephant – Critically Endangered
2. African Savannah Elephant – Endangered
3. Namdapha Flying Squirrel – Endangered

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A parliamentary system of government is one in which [UPSC 2020]

With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events? [UPSC 2020]

With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristics? [UPSC 2020]

Consider the following statements:

1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.
2. Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.
3. High ash content is observed in Indian coal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2020]

With reference to bye-elections, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It should be held within a period of six months from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy.
2. Elections need not be conducted if the remainder of the term of a member in relation to a vacancy is less than one year.

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Which of the following is/are correctly matched?

1. Mutualism – Both species benefit
2. Amensalism – One species benefits, the other is unaffected
3. Commensalism – One species is harmed, the other is unaffected

Options:

The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from

Consider the following statements regarding the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):

1. It is an intergovernmental military alliance established by the Brussels Treaty.
2. It is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
3. Montenegro is the latest to join NATO as its member.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

India is a signatory to which of the following convention/s?

1. Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961
2. Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971
3. United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements with respect to the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO):

1. The organization supports arms sales and manufacturing as well as military training and exercises.
2. Afghanistan, Serbia and Uzbekistan are among its member nations.
3. The CSTO is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

What are the possible benefits of the vehicle scrappage policy?

1. Help mitigate vehicular pollution
2. Reduce import dependency
3. Helps save forex reserves
4. Enhance government revenue
5. Enhance economic growth
6. Increase employment opportunities

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Ease of Doing Business (EODB) state ranking is a joint initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industries and Internal Trade of the Finance ministry and the World Bank.
2. The Ease of Doing Business (EODB) state rankings are based on the implementation of the State Business Reform Action Plan 2019.

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Consider the following statements with respect to Plasma:

1. In the blood, apart from RBC, WBC and platelets, all the other fluid content is known as Plasma.
2. Plasma contains antibodies.
3. It makes up more than 55% of the blood in the human body.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

Which of the following committees/commissions dealt with the ‘reorganization of states’?

1. JVP Committee
2. Fazl Ali Commission
3. Dhar Commission
4. Kothari Commission

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Consider the following statements with respect to the DISHA Scheme:

1. It is an early intervention and school readiness scheme for children in the age group of 0-14 years.
2. It covers children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.
3. The scheme also provides housing and care services throughout the life of the person with disability.

Which of the given statements is/are INCORRECT?

Consider the following statements with respect to Institution or Institute of National Importance (INI):

1. INI is a status conferred by an act of the Parliament, on a public institution of higher education in India.
2. Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) will be the first institution to be granted the INI status in the AYUSH sector.
3. INI is defined as an institution that serves as a pivotal player in developing highly skilled personnel within the specified region of the country/state.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Enemy Property in India:

1. Movable property is not included under ‘enemy properties’.
2. The law of succession does not apply to enemy property.
3. Among the properties left behind by Pakistani nationals, the highest properties are located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Which of the given statements is/are INCORRECT?

Who among the following translated the Baburnama into Persian?

Which of the following is/are correct about the Ramappa Temple?

1. It was built during the Kakatiya period by a Kakatiya general Recharla Rudra under Ganapati Deva.
2. It was selected as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2021.

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Consider the following statements with respect to T-cells:

1. T cells are a part of the lymphatic system.
2. T cells originate in the bone marrow and mature in the thymus.
3. They are responsible for removing pathogens from the body.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG):

1. Among the duties performed by CAG is the audit of all expenditures from the Consolidated Fund of India, contingency funds and Public Accounts.
2. The salary, allowances and other terms of service of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India are determined by the Parliament.
3. He/she is appointed by the President.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?