UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 22/04/2021

Consider the following statements regarding Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC):

1) It aims to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the food trade.

2) It is established under Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding International Space Station (ISS):

1) ISS is a multinational collaborative project involving five participating space agencies viz. USA, Russia, Japan, Europe and Canada.

2) Recently, Russia has announced that it will withdraw from ISS to set up its own space station.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements regarding World Press Freedom Index 2021:

1) India is ranked 142 which is same as last year.

2) The index is topped by Finland.

3) This index is published by International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Employee Provident Fund (EPF):

1) It is India’s biggest pension scheme with a Rs 12 lakh crore corpus.

2) Employers with more than 10 employees make mandatory 24 per cent payroll deductions for employees earning up to Rs 15,000 per month.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements:

1) 100 per cent FDI is allowed under automatic route in single-brand retail.

2) E-commerce is not allowed under FDI policy in multi-brand retail.

3) FDI is allowed in E-commerce in the inventory model when these platforms sell fresh farm produce made in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?