UPSC Current affairs Quiz 25/03/2021

Recently, the term Earth hour has been seen in the news. So consider the following statement regarding this.

1) Earth Hour is the World economic forum’s annual initiative.

2) The idea is to refrain from the use of non-essential lighting to save energy in a symbolic call for environmental protection.

Which of the above statements is/are correct.

Sometimes tulip festival is seen in newspapers, which is organised at the onset of spring season in tulip garden. This garden is located in which state/union territory of india.

Consider the following statements regarding Shigmotsav:

1) It is the celebration of a ‘rich, golden harvest of paddy’ by the tribal communities of Shimoga, Karnataka.

2) Shigmo celebrations last over a fortnight in the months of Phalgun-Chaitra months of the Hindu calendar.

3) It is celebrated by agricultural communities like the Kunbis, Gawdas and Velips.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Suez Canal:

1) It connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas.

2) It divides Egypt from the Sinai Peninsula.

3) It has never been closed since it was built.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the free-space quantum communication.

1) It is considered as future-proof technology.

2) It ensures data security by virtue of the principles of quantum mechanics.

3) In this technology, quantum communication is based on the laws of Physics.

Select the correct answer using the code given below?