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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 01/07/2021

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Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding iDEX:

1) It aims to promote innovation and technology development in both Defence and Aerospace sectors.

2) Defence Innovation Organization, a non-profit, shall manage iDEX.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Question 2

Consider the following statements regarding the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):
1) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex body for Disaster Management in India.
2) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Vice-chairman, NITI Aayog.
3) Section 12 of the Disaster Management Act makes it mandatory for the NDMA to recommend guidelines for the “minimum standards of relief” to be provided to disaster victims.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 3

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) consider the following statements.

1) It is a centrally sponsored Scheme launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.

2) This scheme is currently being implanted in North-Eastern states and UT’s.

3) Union Bank of India as the Nodal Bank of the PMFME Scheme.

4) Under this scheme, NAFED and TRIFED to take up the marketing and branding support for products.

Select the correct answer using the code given below?

Question 4

Consider the following statements:

1) A person who is not a member of the Legislative Assembly is not eligible to hold the position of a Chief Minister.

2) In case of a casual vacancy in State Legislatures, bye elections should be held within six months from the date of occurrence of the vacancy.

3) Bye Elections are held only when the remainder of the term of a member in relation to a vacancy is one year or more.

Which among the above given statements is/are correct?

Question 5

Which of the following taxes has been subsumed under Goods and Services Tax (GST):

1) Central Surcharges and Cesses

2) Luxury Tax

3) Property Tax

4) Octroi and Entry Tax

5) Electricity Duty

Which among the above given options is/are correct?

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