UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 16/07/2021

Consider the following statements regarding Suborbital Flight:

1) Suborbital Flights occur when a spacecraft reaches space, but its velocity is such that it cannot orbit the Earth once they reach there.

2) The objects need to travel more than 28,000 km/hr to reach suborbital Flights.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Anti-Defection law,which of the following statements is/are correct?

1). It is included in the constitution 10th Schedule by 52nd Amendment Act, 1985.

2). The decision to disqualify any legislator's member should be made by the President only.

3). The decision of President legislators' disqualification is not a subject of judicial review.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’ (PRASHAD):

1). This scheme is financed by both central and state governments on the 80:20 ratio.

2). The objective of the scheme is integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Consider the following statements in reference to ‘Kongu Nadu’.

1). The northern part of present Tamil Nadu is commonly referred to as Kongu Nadu.

2). Sangam literature mentions it to be a separate territory of ancient Tamil Nadu.

3). The name is derived from a Schedule Tribe with a significant presence in the region.

4). There has been a demand for a separate Kongu Nadu since state reorganization.

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

Consider the following statements regarding “Sankalp Se Siddhi – Mission Van Dhan”.

1). It is launched by The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare to establish a sustainable livelihood for India’s tribal population.

2). Van Dhan was introduced as “Tribal Start Ups” for value addition, branding, packing and marketing of Forest and other tribal products through tribal gatherers.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?