1-5-2021 MCQs Test

1. Which of the following country has recently launched the main module of its first permanent space station that will host astronauts for the long term?

2. Consider the following statements:

1. The Representation of the People’s Act (RPA), 1951puts a ban on exit polls from the period between the commencements of the poll until half an hour after the closing of the final phase of the poll.
2. There are no similar restrictions placed on opinion polls under RPA.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

3. With reference to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), consider the following statements:

1. India is the first country in the world to mandate CSR spending along with a framework to identify potential CSR activities.
2. A High-Level Committee on CSR was formed in 2020 under the Chairmanship of Ranjeet Sharma.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statementsabout the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO):

1. Regulation through DPCO is not applicable for patented drugs or fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs like antiviral drug remdesivir.
2. It lists over 800 drugs as “essential” in its schedule and has capped their prices.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Which of the following countries have recently come together to form a cooperative forum that will develop pragmatic net zero emission strategies?

1. The USA
2. Saudi Arabia
3. China
4. Norway
5. Qatar

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

6. Soyabean is grown in which of the following season?

7. What is Operation Twist?

8. Consider the following statements about the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC):

1. The FSDC Sub Committee is Chaired by the Governor of the RBI.
2. It is a constitutional body under the Ministry of Finance.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

9. Chardham in Uttarakhand is a pilgrimage to four destinations –

10. What is Fly Ash?

1. Fly ash is a byproduct of burning pulverized coal in thermal power plants.
2. Bricks made of fly ash can help conserve soil to a great extent.

Select the correct answer from the options given below: