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UPSC PRELIMS-2021 || Current Affairs Based Most Probable Questions – by Sukanya Rana

Q1) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Arctic Amplification.

1. The phenomenon highlights that over the past 30 years, the Arctic has warmed at roughly twice the rate as the entire globe.
2. Iodic acid (HIO3) is one of the aerosol particles responsible for Arctic Amplification or Arctic Warming.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q2) Consider the following statements with respective to Vikas Engine.

1. It is a family of Solid-propellant rocket engines which will be used in the Aditya-L1 Mission.
2. It is used in both the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q3) Consider the following statements with respect to Man Portable Antitank Guided Missile (MPATGM)

1. It is a low weight man portable missile which follows fire and forgets principle.
2. It has been developed indigenously by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q4) Which of the following is/are the disadvantage/s of 3D Printing?

1. More time
2. Limited raw materials
3. Cybersecurity concerns
4. High cost
5. Limited size

A. 1, 4 and 5 only

B. 2, 3 and 5 only

C. 1, 2 and 4 only

D. All the above

Q5) Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with reference to “deep fakes”?

1. It refers to the practice of setting up fictitious online profiles for luring another person into a fraudulent romantic relationship.
2.  Using AI algorithms a person’s words, head movements and expressions are transferred onto another person in a seamless fashion.

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

UPSC PRELIMS-2021 || Most Probable Questions on Science & Technology by Santosh Gupta

Q1) Consider the following statements regarding PM-Science technology Innovation advisory council (STIAC):

1. It is a 20-member committee, chaired by Union Minister of Science & Technology
2. It was part of Science technology policy- 2013 but now has been reconstituted
3. The body advises the Prime Minister on all matters related to S&T, innovation and monitor the implementation as well.
4. PM-STIAC replaced the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to PM and Cabinet.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1,  2 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 3 and 4 only

Q2) Which of the following statements is true regarding DNA Technology (Use and Application Bill), 2019?

1. The Bill allows for DNA testing in both civil matters and criminal matters
2. Written consent is required for DNA samples from criminals  for prosecution.
3. It allows only to make a DNA database of convicted criminals and the database to be deleted once a sentence is served. 

Select the correct code:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 AND 3only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) ALL OF THEM

Q3) Consider the following statements with references to Digital Currencies:

1. Digital currency refers to the electronic form of fiat money issued by governments.
2. It can also be termed as a Digital Coin.
3. It is protected by strong encryption.
4. E- RUPI is one such digital currency

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1  and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 , 2  and 3 only

(d) 1 only

Q4) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Lymphatic Filariasis’:

1. It is considered as a ‘Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD)’.
2. It is the most disabling disease among people.
3. It is a vector-borne disease

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 1 and 3

(c) Only 3

(d) All of the above

Q5) Recently seen in news, consider the following statements regarding Green Hydrogen:

1. Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using renewable energy.
2. Electricity splits water into hydrogen and oxygen with Water Vapor as by product.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) None of the above

Daily Dose: Complete Snapshots of Everyday News – by Shweta Mishra