Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 14 June 2021

Q.1) With reference to the Northern Ireland Protocol, consider the following statements:

1. It states that Northern Ireland will remain part of the UK's customs territory.
2. Article 16 is a clause in the Northern Ireland Protocol that is intended to be used when the protocol.
3. Northern Ireland will have to stick to some EU rules butdoes not allow goods to move freely into the Republic.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 only

Q.2) What is the aim of EnVision mission, recently seen in news

(a) Study atmosphere of Venus

(b) Study trojan asteroid of Jupiter

(d) None of the above

Q.3) With reference to the Forex reserve, consider the following statements:

1. Forex reserve help in supporting and maintaining confidence in the policies for monetary and exchange rate management.
2. They also limit external vulnerability by maintaining foreign currency liquidity to absorb shocks during times of crisis or when access to borrowing is curtailed.
3. India has fourth largest of the forex reserve.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) How many species of sea turtles are found in India?

(a) Four

(b) Five

(d) Six

Q.5) With reference to the Small Island Developing States, consider the following statements:

1. These are a distinct group of developing countries facing specific social, economic and environmental vulnerabilities.
2.The SIDS were first recognized as a distinct group of developing countries at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in June 1992.
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 - 14 June 2021