21 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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21 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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- Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following is the largest producer of sugar?
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following are the indicators used for measuring the Human Development Index?
1. Life expectancy at birth
2. Expected years of schooling
3. Per capita Gross Domestic Product
4. Child Mortality Rate
5. Per capita Gross National Income
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: C
There are three dimensions to HDI –
1) The health dimension is assessed by life expectancy at birth,
2) The education dimension is measured by mean of years of schooling for adults aged 25 years and more and expected years of schooling for children of school entering age.
3) The standard of living dimension is measured by Gross National Income per capita.IncorrectAnswer: C
There are three dimensions to HDI –
1) The health dimension is assessed by life expectancy at birth,
2) The education dimension is measured by mean of years of schooling for adults aged 25 years and more and expected years of schooling for children of school entering age.
3) The standard of living dimension is measured by Gross National Income per capita. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which one of the following emerging technology comprises of a network of tubes through which a pod may travel free of air resistance or friction conveying people or objects from one point to another?
CorrectAnswer: C
Hyperloop is a proposed mode of transportation that moves freight and people quickly, safely, on-demand and direct from origin to destination. The concept was first proposed by Elon Musk, CEO of the aerospace firm SpaceX.
Hyperloop technology comprises of a network of tubes through which a pod may travel free of air resistance or friction conveying people or objects from one point to another. The system is fully autonomous and sealed, so no driver-related error is anticipated. In a sealed environment with almost no air resistance, the pods are expected to reach very high speeds of around 700 mph or 1,125 km/h.
IncorrectAnswer: C
Hyperloop is a proposed mode of transportation that moves freight and people quickly, safely, on-demand and direct from origin to destination. The concept was first proposed by Elon Musk, CEO of the aerospace firm SpaceX.
Hyperloop technology comprises of a network of tubes through which a pod may travel free of air resistance or friction conveying people or objects from one point to another. The system is fully autonomous and sealed, so no driver-related error is anticipated. In a sealed environment with almost no air resistance, the pods are expected to reach very high speeds of around 700 mph or 1,125 km/h.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Permanent Court of Arbitration:
1. The Permanent Court of Arbitration is an agency of the United Nations.
2. It has the jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for crimes of genocide, war crimes and crimes of aggression.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is an intergovernmental organization located in The Hague, Netherlands. provides services of arbitral tribunal to resolve disputes that arise out of international agreements between member states, international organizations or private parties. The organization is not a United Nations agency, but the PCA is an official United Nations Observer.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The International Criminal court is the first and only permanent international court with jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression
IncorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is an intergovernmental organization located in The Hague, Netherlands. provides services of arbitral tribunal to resolve disputes that arise out of international agreements between member states, international organizations or private parties. The organization is not a United Nations agency, but the PCA is an official United Nations Observer.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The International Criminal court is the first and only permanent international court with jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statement regarding the Inner Line Permit system
1. The Inner Line Permit is the official permit issued by the Union Government to limit the entry to specific states.
2. The permit is issued under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order 1958.
3. At present, the Inner Line Permit system is present in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur.
Which of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is incorrect. Inner Line Permit is the official permit issued by the state government to allow entry of persons from other states of India for limited time period. It is regulated through the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act 1873.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Protected Area Permit is issued under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order 1958. It is issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
IncorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is incorrect. Inner Line Permit is the official permit issued by the state government to allow entry of persons from other states of India for limited time period. It is regulated through the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act 1873.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Protected Area Permit is issued under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order 1958. It is issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
