UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 30/04/2021

Consider the following statements regarding ‘AYUSH 64’:

1) It is a poly herbal formulation developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush.

2) It is useful in the treatment of asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID-19 infection.

3) Initially this drug was developed for Tuberculosis in the year 1980 and now is repurposed for COVID-19

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with regards to ‘MACS 1407’:

1) It is a newly developed high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of tomato.

2) It is suitable for cultivation in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Odisha.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC):

1) It is an autonomous regional satellite navigation system established and maintained by Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital.

2) It covers India and a region extending up to 1 ,500 km beyond Indian mainland (primary coverage area).

3) NavIC based applications are being used in civilian sectors like transport, map applications, and timekeeping.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Government of National Capital Territory (GNCTD) Amendment Act, 2021:

1) It provides that the term “government” referred to in any law made by the Legislative Assembly will imply the elected government in Delhi.

2) The Act requires the lieutenant governor (LG) to reserve certain Bills passed by the Legislative Assembly for the consideration of the President.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Maharashtra Civil Services (Declaration of Small Family) Rules, 2005:

1) As per this rule, a person is not eligible for a job with Maharashtra Government if he or she has more than two children after 2005

2) The definition of child under these rules does not include adopted children.

3) Other states with ‘two children’ policy for appointment in government jobs include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttarakhand and Assam.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?