Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 16 April 2021

Q.1) With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, consider the following statements:

1. It is a constitutional body under Article 338. 
2. It aims to inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Castes.
3. Article 338 B deals with National Commission for Scheduled tribes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only 

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only 

(d) 2 only

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding FASTag system:

1. It is an is an electronic toll collection system in India.
2. It employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments.
3. It is valid for five years, and can be recharged as and when required.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only 

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Global Minimum Tax:

1. It establishes a system under which a company from a specific country will pay at least a certain percentage of its profits in taxes, regardless of where in the world those profits are being earned.
2. It would discourage multinational companies from shifting profits - and tax revenues - to low-tax countries.
3. The US has proposed a 20% Global minimum corporate tax rate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

Q.4) Which of the following option is not a part of e-visa category?

(a) Tourist 

(b) Education 

(c) Conference 

(d) Business 

Q.5) With reference to the Safeguard Duty, consider the following statements:

1. It is a temporary relief provided when imports of a product increase unexpectedly to a point where they threaten domestic manufacturing of the same product.
2. Provisions for Safeguard Duties have been prescribed under Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2 

(c) 1 only

(d) 2 only

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