UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 23/07/2021

Which of the following is/are probable reasons for variation in India’s forex reserves?

1) Movement in gold prices

2) Inflow of aid receipts

3) Interest earnings from foreign currency assets

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding Inland Vessel Bill, 2021:

1) It provides separate law for each state instead of a single unified law.

2) It enlarges the definition of ‘inland waters’ by including tidal water limit and national waterways.

3) It also deals with pollution control measures of Inland Vessels.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Avian influenza.

1) It is a highly contagious zoonotic disease spread from person to person.

2) Avian influenza is caused by a virus subtype of HIN1 which is deadly among the poultry.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements about the Historic Urban Landscape approach.

1) It is an integrated approach towards managing heritage resources found within dynamic and evolving environments.

2) It was adopted in 2020 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

3) Madhya Pradesh has recently launched the Historic Urban Landscape project for Gwalior and Orchha cities.

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

Consider the following statements regarding adopt a heritage scheme:

1) It is an individual initiative of ministry of culture.

2) The Project aims to develop synergy among all partners to effectively promote ‘responsible tourism’.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?