Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 09 July 2021

Q.1) With reference to the Auroras phenomena, consider the following statements:

1. Auroras are caused when charged particles ejected from the Moon’s surface.
2. These particles are harmful, and our planet is protected by the geomagnetic field, which preserves life by shielding us from the solar wind.
3. UAE’s Hope spacecraft, has captured images of glowing atmospheric lights in the Red Planet’s night sky, known as discrete auroras.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.2) Recently seen in news about White Flag Campaign, it is belongs to which of the following country

(a) Malaysia

(b) Indonesia

(d) Ethiopia

Q.3) With reference to the laws regarding cooperative societies, consider the following statements:

1. Cooperation is in the part of union list.
2. A majority of the cooperative societies are governed by laws in their respective states.
3. In 2002, the Centre passed a Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act that allowed for registration of societies with operations in more than one state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 3 only

Q.4) The capacity of Maitree Power project is

(a) 1220 MW

(b) 1320 MW

(d) 1500 MW

Q.5) With reference to the cherries cultivation, consider the following statements:

1. The UT of Jammu and Kashmir produces more than 95% of the total country’s production of commercial varieties of cherries in the country.
2.It produces four varieties of cherry — Double, Makhmali, Mishri and Italy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 09 July 2021