Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 19 June 2021

Q.1) With reference to the BRICS Network University, consider the following statement:

1. It is a union of higher education institutions of the five BRICS member countries.
2. It aims to enhancing educational cooperation in general, and especially in the realm of research and innovation. 
3. IISC Bangalore is the lead institution of India for the BRICS Network University.

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) 1, 2 and 3 only

Q.2) Where National Maritime Heritage Complex is located?

(a) Delhi

(b) Karnataka 

(c) Madhya Pradesh 

(d) Gujarat 

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding 2DG drug: 

1. It has been developed by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences.
2. The drug helps to reduce dependence on medical oxygen in Covid-19 infected patients.
3. 2-DG being a generic molecule and an analogue of glucose, it can be easily produced and made available in large quantities.

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) 2 only

Q.4) YuWaah, Generation Unlimited is an initiative launched by UNICEF partnered with which of the following ministry in India

(a)Ministry of Culture

(b) Ministry of Labour and Employment

(c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

(d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Q.5) With reference to the Indian Certification ofMedical Devices Plus Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is launched by the Quality Council of India.
2. The scheme is aimed for enhancing patient safety. 
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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