Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC Prelims : 5th January 2022

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1. It was established on the basis of the recommendations of the Rangarajan Commission.
2. The NSC has four Members besides a Chairperson, each having specialization and experience in specified statistical fields
3. The NSC is a recommending body that helps the national statistical system in evolving better strategies to improve the functioning of the system.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1. It is a west-flowing river, originates in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary.
2. It flows through the states of Karnataka, Goa and Madhya Pradesh.
3. The river separates Goa from Maharashtra.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1. It is statutory body which regulates India’s power sector.
2. It regulates tariffs of power generating companies that the Central Government owns.
3. It is a quasi-judicial body.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The scheme aims for infrastructure development of Prasar Bharati.
2. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
3. One of the major priority area of the scheme is the development of high-quality content for both domestic and international audience.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1. It is a bacterian parasitic disease, spread by sandfly bites.
2. It is otherwise known as Visceral Leishmaniasis.
3. In India, the disease is endemic in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?