UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 05/07/2021

Consider the following statements regarding Agni Prime missile:

1) It is a canisterised missile with range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 km.

2) The Agni-P will replace the Prithvi, Agni-1 and Agni-2 missiles.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding fly ash :

1) Fly Ash is a by-product of power generation in nuclear power plant.

2) The Fly Ash can be use in the manufacture of Cement, Concrete, Concrete Products, Cellular Concrete products and for Bricks / Blocks / Tiles.

3) Over the last five years the fly ash utilisation has grown up by 80% in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC):

1) It is an ad hoc body set up for specific purpose and duration.

2) Division of seats between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha is fixed by the constitution.

3) It is authorised to collect evidence in oral or written form or demand documents in connection with the concerned matter.

Which among the above given statements is/are correct?

With reference to Project BOLD, consider the following statements.

1) Project BOLD seeks to create market linkages between tribal hinterland and urban areas to generate employment among the tribals.

2) The initiative has been launched as part of KVIC’s “Khadi Bamboo Festival”.

3) KVIC is set to replicate the project in Leh-Ladakh region soon.

Which of the above statement/s is/ are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding NIPUN Bharat scheme.

1) The scheme aims to emphasize skills development in students from grade 8 to 10.

2) It is a series of steps taken for the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.

3) Nipun Bharat will be implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?