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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 17/06/2021

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Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding tulu language:

1) Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken mainly in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

2) Tulu is an official language mentioned under 8th schedule of the constitution.

3) Tulu has a rich oral literature tradition with folk-song forms and traditional folk theatre yakshagana.

4) Tulu also has an active tradition of cinema.

Which among the above given statements is/are correct?

Question 2

Recently the proposal of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) on "Deep Ocean Mission” has been approved. The Mission consists of which the following major components:

1) Development of Technologies for Deep Sea Mining, and Manned Submersible

2) Deep Ocean Survey and Exploration

3) Advanced Marine Station for Ocean Biology

4) Development of alternate routes to Atlantic Ocean

5) Energy and freshwater from the Ocean

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 3

Consider the following statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban).

1) Its aim is to create universal coverage of only clean drinking water supply all over the country.

2) It is an initiative under the MoUs between the centre, states and the urban local bodies.

3) The centre will fund 100% of the project for Northeast and Union territories.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Question 4

“Bharitalasuchus tapani” was seen in the news recently. Which of the following correctly explains it?

Question 5

Consider the following statements regarding Right to be forgotten.

1) Right to be forgotten is the right to have information about a person removed from public access.

2) Information Technology Act (IT) Act 2000 deals with the right to be forgotten.

3) In 2017, the Supreme Court recognized the right to be forgotten as being under the ambit of the right to privacy.

Which of the above statements is /are correct?

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