14th May 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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14th May 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding “BRICS” Countries are correct?
1. The BRICS head quarters is in Beijing
2. The last country to join BRICS was BrazilCorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statement are incorrect
• The BRICS Tower headquarters (former Oriental Financial Centre) in Shanghai.
• In 2011, with South Africa joining the group, the BRICS reached its final composition, incorporating a country from the African continent.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statement are incorrect
• The BRICS Tower headquarters (former Oriental Financial Centre) in Shanghai.
• In 2011, with South Africa joining the group, the BRICS reached its final composition, incorporating a country from the African continent. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
PMCARES fund is a
CorrectAns. D
• The fund consists entirely of voluntary contributions from individuals/organizations and does not get any budgetary support. The fund will be utilised in meeting the objectives as stated above.
• Donations to PM CARES Fund would qualify for 80G benefits for 100% exemption under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Donations to PM CARES Fund will also qualify to be counted as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure under the Companies Act, 2013
• PM CARES Fund has also got exemption under the FCRA and a separate account for receiving foreign donations has been opened. This enables PM CARES Fund to accept donations and contributions from individuals and organizations based in foreign countries. This is consistent with respect to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). PMNRF has also received foreign contributions as a public trust since 2011.IncorrectAns. D
• The fund consists entirely of voluntary contributions from individuals/organizations and does not get any budgetary support. The fund will be utilised in meeting the objectives as stated above.
• Donations to PM CARES Fund would qualify for 80G benefits for 100% exemption under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Donations to PM CARES Fund will also qualify to be counted as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure under the Companies Act, 2013
• PM CARES Fund has also got exemption under the FCRA and a separate account for receiving foreign donations has been opened. This enables PM CARES Fund to accept donations and contributions from individuals and organizations based in foreign countries. This is consistent with respect to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). PMNRF has also received foreign contributions as a public trust since 2011. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statemnets regaridng Pneumonia are correct?
1. The Pnuemonia are caused by Bacteria and Virus Only
2. The Pnuemonia mainly affects the brainCorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements regarding Pnuemonia are incorrect that’s y answer is D.
IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements regarding Pnuemonia are incorrect that’s y answer is D.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the Eravikulam National Park, consider the following statements:
1. South India’s highest peak ‘Anamudi’ is situated in this park.
2. Neelakurinji flower that blooms once in twelve years is found here.
3. Eravikulam National Park is home to India’s largest population of Nilgiri Tahr.
4. The indigenous people Muthuvans have been associated with the management of the park.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme:
1. Under this programme, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) procure and blend
up to 10% ethanol in petrol.
2. It has been extended to all States and UTs.
3. The price of Ethanol is administered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
IncorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
