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Current Affairs MCQ (Consolidation)

December 2020 (Part-II)

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1. Consider the following statements about the Himalayan 2. The Department of Science and Technology is the nodal Serow: ministry for QCI. 1. Himalayan Serows are found in the Eastern, Western Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? and Trans- Himalayan region. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. It is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 7. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Greater genetic diversity increases plant resistance to pathogens. 2. Consider the following statements: 2. Cultivation of pulses requires more fertilisers than rice 1. GRIHA is ’s own green building rating system and wheat. conceived by The Energy and Resources Institute. 3. Pusa-44 is a high yield variety of wheat. 2. Global Housing Technology Challenge is organised by Select the correct answer using the code given below: the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 8. Consider the following statements: 1. The Human Development Index (HDI) is released by 3. With reference to the National Mission for Clean Ganga the United Nations Environment Programme. (NMCG), consider the following statements: 1. It is the implementation wing of the National Ganga 2. The Human Development Report (HDR) 2020 has Council. introduced planetary pressures-adjusted Human Development Index. 2. NMCG was established as a statutory body in 2011. 3. The Gender Inequality Index presents a composite Which of the statements given above is/are correct? measure of gender inequality using reproductive (a) 1 only (b) 2 only health, empowerment and labour market. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only 4. With reference to National Family Health Survey(NFHS), consider the following statements: (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 1. International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) serves as the nodal agency for the conduct of the 9. Consider the following statements: survey. 1. The freedom of press is implicitly protected under 2. Kerala and recorded the lowest and highest Total Article 19 of the Indian Constitution. Fertility Rate (TFR) respectively. 2. The Press Council of India is a constitutional body Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? formed to preserve the freedom of the press. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 3. India is ranked among top countries in the World Press (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Freedom Index (WPFI). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 5. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only 1. Vijay Diwas marks the victory of Indian armed forces (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 in the Kargil war. 2. The allied forces consisting of Indian Army and Mukti 10. Consider the following statements: Bahini defeated Pakistan in the Kargil war. 1. Parliamentary Privileges are certain rights and Which of the above statements is/are correct? immunities enjoyed by members of Loksabha. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. A motion for breach of parliamentary privileges is (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 initiated only after the consent of the Speaker or the Chairperson. 6. With reference to the Quality Council of India (QCI), Which of the above statements is/are correct? consider the following statements: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. It is a statutory body established by the act of the Parliament. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3 Current Affairs MCQ (December) 2020 www.drishtiias.com

11. With reference to North Eastern Region Power System 16. Consider the following statements regarding Biofuels: Improvement Project, consider the following statements: 1. The energy content of bioethanol is the highest among 1. It receives assistance from the World Bank. other gasoline alternatives. 2. It is sponsored by the centre and States on a 60:40 2. Bioethanol, biobutanol and biohydrogen are produced basis. through the fermentation process. 3. The E20 Fuel is a blend of 20% of ethanol with gasoline. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

12. With reference to New Development Bank, consider the 17. With reference to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), following statements: consider the following statements: 1. In it’s ownership structure, only Russia and China have 1. A Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit is a circular orbit like veto powers. a geo-stationary earth orbit. 2. It has received an observer status in the United Nations 2. A spacecraft is first launched into GTO before attaining General Assembly. geosynchronous earth orbits. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

13. With reference to Parliamentary sessions, consider the 18. Consider the following statement with reference to the Cryptocurrency? following statements: 1. It is a decentralised virtual currency protected by 1. The power to convene a session of Parliament rests cryptographic encryption techniques. with the Government. 2. It is a government-issued currency that is not backed 2. The Constitution provides for three fixed parliamentary by any commodity. sessions in a year. 3. Trading of virtual currencies (VC) is banned in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

14. Consider the following statements: 19. With reference to Article 356 of the Constitution of India, 1. The Young Champions of the Earth prize was established consider the following statements: by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 1. The President’s rule is imposed by the President on the in 2005. advice of the Union Council of Ministers only. 2. The UNEP was established to guide and coordinate 2. A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within six environmental activities within the United Nations (UN) months from the date of its issue. system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. The Emission Gap Report is released by the UNEP. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 20. With reference to Minorities in India, consider the following statements: 15. With reference to National Hydrology Project, consider the 1. Religious and linguistic minorities are recognised under following statements: the constitution of India. 1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme to improve 2. The National Commission for Minorities is a statutory accessibility of water resources information. body. 3. Muslim, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhist, Parsis and Jain are 2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and indentifed as religious minorities under the Indian supported by the World Bank. constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 www.drishtiias.com Current Affairs MCQ (December) 2020 4

21. With reference to Mahanadi River, consider the following (b) Compassionate Capitalism statements: (c) Social capital 1. It rises from a place in to the south (d) None of the above of Amarkantak. 2. The catchment area of the river basin extends over 26. Consider the following statements about the Leopard , Odisha and Madhya Pradesh only. Population: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. In India, the leopard population is distributed in Central (a) 1 only (b) 2 only India, Gangetic Plains and Eastern and Western ghats. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. It is listed as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? 22. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. The Information Fusion Centre for the Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) will serve the countries that have (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 White Shipping Information Exchange only. 2. India has a signatory of the Trans Regional Maritime 27. ‘Chillai Kalan’ occasionally remains in the news, it refers to Network (T-RMN) agreement. (a) Intense dry period of Ladakh region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) Special shawls of the Himachal. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Intense winter period of Kashmir valley. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Famous handicraft work of Ajmer.

23. Which of the following sports are included in Khelo India 28. Which of the following statements are correct? Youth Games? 1. GalSafe pigs are the first approved animal biotechnology 1. Gatka product for both food and biomedical purposes. 2. Kalaripayattu 2. In India, use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) 3. Thang-Ta are regulated under the Environment (Protection) Act, Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1986. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only 3. Bt cotton is the only Genetically Modified (GM) crop (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 that is allowed in India. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 24. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only 1. The State Government can declare animals as vermin (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

2. Rhesus Macaque monkeys are protected species under 29. With reference to the Centre for Development of Telematics Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. (C-DOT), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. C-DOT was established as a telecom research and (a) 1 only (b) 2 only development centre of the Department of (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Telecommunications. 2. The central registry for the PM-WANI scheme will be 25. Consider the following statements: handled by the C-DoT. 1. It is a construct that blends the idea of a commercial Which of the statements given above is/are correct? enterprise with the tenets of a charitable nonprofit (a) 1 only (b) 2 only organization. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. It is about creating business models to resolve social inequities. 30. The Early Health Warning System has been in the news. It 3. It helps to succeed in economic initiatives by is being developed by which of the following ministries? investments focusing on the social and environmental missions. (a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (b) Ministry of Science and Technology The above statements most appropriately explains which of the following concepts? (c) Ministry of Earth Sciences (a) Social Entrepreneurship (d) Ministry of Education 5 Current Affairs MCQ (December) 2020 www.drishtiias.com

31. Consider the following statements: 36. Consider the following statements: 1. The Green National Highways Corridor Project (NGHM) 1. The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change has been launched by the Ministry of Power. along with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has come up with the ‘Firefly bird diverters’ initiative. 2. The objective of the NGHM project is to establish a corridor on national highways for the safe transmission 2. The firefly bird diverters’ initiative is launched for the of electricity. Great Indian Bustards (GIB) to prevent them from electrocution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. The GIB is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the given statements is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 32. With reference to Parliamentary standing committee, consider the following statements: 37. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The members of the standing committees are nominated from the Lok Sabha only. 1. The Chief Information Commissioner is not eligible for reappointment. 2. A minister is not eligible to be nominated as a member 2. The Central Information Commission has the powers of any of the standing committees. of a civil court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

33. Which of the following statements are correct about 38. With reference to the Registrar General of India, consider Volcanoes: the following statements: 1. A volcano erupts only due to the movement of the 1. The Registrar General is an autonomous body tectonic plates either towards or away from each other. responsible for conducting census. 2. The Kilauea volcano is located in Hawaii Volcanoes 2. It arranges, conducts and analyses the results of both National Park. Census of India and Linguistic Survey of India. 3. The Barren Island is the only active volcano in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 39. With reference to the ‘Catch the Rain’ Awareness Generation Campaign, consider the following statements: 34. Consider the following statements: 1. It is launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in collaboration 1. Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga Project envisages laying with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. gas pipelines all across River Ganga. 2. Repairing of the traditional Rain Water Harvesting 2. The North East Region (NER) Gas Grid will pass through Structures (RWHS) is one of the components of this all North Eastern States. campaign. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

35. With reference to the ‘Legion of Merit’ award, consider the 40. Consider the following statements: following statements: 1. It was established in 1899. 1. The award was instituted by the United Nations to 2. It is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. recognise the efforts initiated by the Head of States for 3. It deals with dispute resolution in the International arena. restoring peace. The above statements most appropriately explains which 2. The Indian Prime Minister became the first Indian to of the following International bodies? be honoured with this award. (a) Permanent Court of Arbitration Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) International Court of Justice (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) International Criminal Court (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) European Court of Justice www.drishtiias.com Current Affairs MCQ (December) 2020 6

41. Consider the following statements regarding Madan Mohan 46. Consider the following statements: Malaviya: 1. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the US National 1. He was given the title of Karmayogi by Mahatma Ice Center (USNIC) names and tracks the Antarctic Gandhi. Icebergs. 2. He served as a member of the Imperial Legislative 2. The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) in the Council. Southern Ocean is the only Ocean current that flows 3. He played an important role in ending the Indian completely around the globe. indenture system. Which of the given statements is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 47. Consider the following statements about the Inner Line 42. Consider the following statements: Permit (ILP): 1. Chlorophyll is found in plants and algae only. 1. The ILP is an official travel document implemented by 2. Protochlorophyllide is the intermediate in the synthesis the in 1950. of chlorophyll. 2. The ILP was applicable to Mizoram, , 3. Excess of protochlorophyllide in plants leads to Manipur and Nagaland only. photobleaching. Which of the given statements is/ are not correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2

43. With reference Direct-To-Home (DTH) and Over the top (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (OTT), consider the following statements: 1. DTH is a satellite service that provides Television 48. Which of the following statements are correct regarding viewing service while OTT requires internet connection. the Social Endeavour for Health and Telemedicine (SEHAT) scheme? 2. DTH signals are analog while OTT has digital signals carriers. 1. It will cover only the district’s under the aspirational district programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. This scheme provides free of cost insurance cover. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. The scheme would work in convergence with Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.

44. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Select the correct answer using the code given below: ? (a) 1 and 3 only 1. He participated in the Quit India Movement. (b) 2 and 3 only 2. He has been conferred the second-highest civilian (c) 1 and 2 only honour, the Padma Vibhushan. (d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 49. ‘Nanomicelle’ was recently in the news, it is a- (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Effective drug delivery method to treat cancer. (b) Method to turn saline water into fresh water. 45. Consider the following statements: (c) Method to increase soil fertility. 1. It is a Central Sector Scheme. 2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and (d) An organism that recently became extinct. Farmers Welfare. 3. Rs. 6,000 per year are given to the farmers through 50. The ‘Main Bhi Digital Drive’ has been in the news. It is being direct benefit transfers. launched by which of the following ministries? (a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology The above statements most appropriately explains which of the following schemes? (b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (a) PM KISAN (b) PM KUSUM (c) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (c) PM SUMAN (d) None of the Above (d) Ministry of Education 7 Current Affairs MCQ (December) 2020 www.drishtiias.com

51. With reference to Special Zero Coupon Recapitalisation 56. Consider the following statements: Bonds, consider the following statements: 1. The Ministry of AYUSH has launched the National 1. It is not tradable, but transferable. Summit on Good, Replicable Practices & Innovations. 2. The issuance of these special bonds will not affect the 2. The National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices & fiscal deficit. Innovations is held to launch various programmes for Which of the statements given above is/are correct? controlling communicable as well as non-communicable diseases. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 3. The E-Sanjeevani telemedicine system has been (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 implemented under the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre programme. 52. With reference to ‘Adopt a Heritage Project’, consider the Which of the statements given above is/are correct? following statements: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 1. It aims to develop tourism amenities at tourist sites spread across India for making them tourist friendly. (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. The Ministry of Tourism is solely responsible for the project implementation. 57. With reference to, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. It is a Ramsar site where white salt efflorescence is found. (a) 1 only 2. It is an Important Bird Area (IBA) as per Bird Life (b) 2 only International. (c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 53. With reference to National Common Mobility Card, consider the following statements: 58. With reference to Dedicated Freight Corridor, consider the 1. It provides access to all modes of transportation at following statements: subsidised rates for below poverty line households. 1. The World Bank is funding a majority of the Western 2. It is launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Dedicated Freight Corridor. Affairs 2. Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor is being funded by Which of the statements given above is/are correct? the Japan International Cooperation Agency. (a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 59. Which of the following statements are correct about Kolar 54. Consider the following statements: leaf-nosed bats? 1. Pneumococcal disease is a name for any infection 1. It is endemic to India. caused by bacteria. 2. It is found in the state of only. 2. The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) is included 3. It has been given the status of endangered under under Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

55. Which of the following statements is/are not correct about 60. Consider the following statements: Qatar: 1. Population Per Police Person is at par with the UN- 1. Only Saudi Arabia shares land borders with Qatar. mandated police-population ratio. 2. Bahrain, Iran and UAE share maritime borders with 2. The Bureau of Police Research and Development is Qatar under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 www.drishtiias.com Current Affairs MCQ (December) 2020 8

61. With reference to the TiHAN Foundation, consider the 3. The award acknowledges States and Union Territories following statements: for the accomplishment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). 1. It will facilitate research grounds to investigate the functioning of unmanned and connected vehicles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? 2. It is funded under the National Mission on (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 64. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are areas within 100 kms around (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. 62. With reference to Yamuna, consider the following 2. ESZs are notified under Environment Protection Act statements: 1986. 1. Yamuna originates from the lower Himalayas. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 2. The tributaries Chambal, Tons and Betwa join Yamuna (a) 1 only (b) 2 only on its right bank. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 65. Consider the following statements: 1. Paraguay is a landlocked country in south-central South (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 America. 2. Paraguay is a member of MERCOSUR. 63. With reference to Awards 2020, consider the following statements: 3. India has a free trade agreement with MERCOSUR. 1. The Awards have been institutionalized in 2014. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. The ‘Innovation in Pandemic award’ was introduced in (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only 2020. (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answers 1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (d) 6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (c) 9. (a) 10. (c) 11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (b) 15. (b) 16. (b) 17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (a) 20. (c) 21. (d) 22. (c) 23. (d) 24. (b) 25. (a) 26. (d) 27. (c) 28. (d) 29. (c) 30. (c) 31. (d) 32. (b) 33. (b) 34. (b) 35. (d) 36. (b) 37. (c) 38. (b) 39. (c) 40. (a) 41. (b) 42. (c) 43. (a) 44. (c) 45. (a) 46. (b) 47. (a) 48. (b) 49. (a) 50. (b) 51. (b) 52. (a) 53. (b) 54. (c) 55. (c) 56. (b) 57. (c) 58. (d) 59. (c) 60. (b) 61. (c) 62. (c) 63. (c) 64. (c) 65. (c)