UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 25/05/2021

Consider the following statements regarding Belarus:

1) Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe.

2) It is bordered by Russia, Poland, France and Latvia.

3) It is an integral part of the European union.

Which among the above given statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements regarding BRICS Astronomy Working Group:

1) The group was established along with the BRICS.

2) All BRICS members participated in the 7th meeting of BRICS Astronomy Working Group.

3) Group has recommended networking of telescopes in member countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, which state government has listed 14 sites (like Shivneri fort, Raigad Fort, Torna fort, Rajgad Fort etc.) for the World Heritage Site tag.

With reference to MCA21 consider the following statement.

1) It is an e-services portal which is launched by the Ministry of Education.

2) It does not allow the users to access public information about registered companies.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding hallmarking of Gold Jewellery/artefacts in India:

1) Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of the precious metal and is voluntary in nature at present.

2) Mandatory hallmarking will mean that jewellers will be able to sell hallmark certified 14-, 18- or 22-carat gold jewellery, while there is no such rule now.

3) At present, only 5% of Indian Gold Jewellery is hallmarked.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?