Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC Prelims : 21st February 2023 23rd February 2023 by IAS SQUAD MCQ Practice (CA) - February 21st 2023 Total Questions - 10 Marks for Each Correct Answer - 2 Marks Negative Marks for Incorrect Answer - (-0.66) Marks Considering the difficulty of the Questions, marks above 8 + are good. Attempt Limit - 1 Name of the Aspirant Email 1. Consider the following statements regarding Committee of Privileges in the Parliament: Committee consists of 10 members in Lok Sabha nominated by the Speaker. In the Rajya Sabha, the chairperson heads the committee of privileges and in Lok Sabha by the Speaker. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Deselect Answer 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 None 2. Which state in India has the highest number of glacial lakes? Deselect Answer Jammu and Kashmir Uttarakhand Himachal Pradesh Sikkim None 3. Which of the following hormones are commonly found in combination contraceptive pills? Deselect Answer Estrogen and progesterone Estrogen and testosterone Progesterone and testosterone Progesterone and luteinizing hormone None 4. Which of the following countries are part of the Nordic region? Deselect Answer Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Greenland Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Estonia Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Russia None 5. Consider the following statements regarding Sagar Parikrama: It is an initiative launched by the Indian Navy. The objective of this exercise is to avoid accidents at sea and save lives by conducting rescue operations. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Deselect Answer 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 None 6. With reference to the solar geoengineering consider the following statements Solar geoengineering purpose is to cool down the earth by reflecting solar radiation back to the space Under solar geoengineering, aerosols are injected into the stratosphere to cool the earth Solar engineering will affect the rainfall pattern and cause drought Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Deselect Answer 1 and 2 Only 2 and 3 Only 1 and 3 Only 1,2 and 3 None 7. With reference to the autism spectrum disorder consider the following statements Autism spectrum disorder is the neurodevelopmental disorder People with this disorder faces difficulty with social interactions Autism spectrum disorder is curable by gene therapy Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Deselect Answer 1 and 2 Only 2 and 3 Only 1 and 3 Only 1,2 and 3 None 8. With reference to the Jaadui pitara consider the following statements Jaadui pitara is a play based learning material Jaadui pitara will improve the foundational skill of the children Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Deselect Answer 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 None 9. With reference to the India’s Emission trading scheme consider the following statements Emission trading scheme ensures the decarbonisation of Indian economy SEBI would be acts as a nodal coordinator of the scheme Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Deselect Answer 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 None Share this:TwitterFacebookTelegramWhatsApp Related