06-03-2021 MCQs Test

1. Consider the following statements about the Technology and Innovation Report 2021:

1. The report was released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
2. India overperformed other countries by 65 ranking positions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. What is Frontier Technology?

1. It is defined as potentially non-disruptive technologies that can address small-scale challenges.
2. It includes artificial intelligence (AI).

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

3. With reference to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, consider the following statements:

1. It was established to promote development-friendly integration of all developing and under developed countries into the world economy.
2. It is a temporary intergovernmental body headquartered in the USA.
3. It publishes Trade and Development Report and The Least Developed Countries Report.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

4. Consider the following statements:

1. The right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21.
2. Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian constitution guarantees the freedom of speech and expression.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements:

1. The government has both power and an obligation under Article 249 to set up “additional courts” to better the administration of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which deals with cheques.
2. Cheques are negotiable by any person as well as the payee.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

6. With reference to the Negotiable Instrument, consider the following statements:

1. These are signed documents that promise a sum of payment to an assignee.
2. It is non-transferable in nature.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

7. Which of the following are categorized as the Negotiable Instrument?

1. Promissory notes
2. Bills of exchange
3. Cheques

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

8. With reference to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), consider the following statements:

1. It was set up by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs and comes under the administrative control of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
2. Its establishment was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

9. What are the functions of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?

10. Food Waste Index Report 2021 has been released by: