UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 27/07/2021

Consider the following statements regarding EV100 campaign:

1) It is an initiative of European Union.

2) The campaign aims to make electric transport the new normal by 2030.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Chief Minister:

1) The constitution has fixed the term of the Chief Minister for 5 years.

2) The chief minister submits his/her resignation to the president.

3) The chief minister cannot be dismissed by the governor as long as he enjoys the majority support in the legislative assembly.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Recently Indian scientists discovered materials that self-repair mechanical damages. Consider the following statements regarding this:

1) Researchers have developed piezoelectric molecular crystals that repair themselves from mechanical damages without need for any external intervention.

2) Piezoelectric crystals are a class of materials that generate electricity when it undergoes a mechanical impact.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements about Exercise Cutlass Express 2021:

1) The exercise is an annual maritime exercise conducted by Japan, USA and Australia in the South China Sea.

2) Indian Naval Ship Talwar is participating as a “trainer” in Exercise Cutlass Express 2021

3) The International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Interpol are also part of the exercise.

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

With reference to ‘Gross Environment Product’ which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) It is a pilot project of the central government to increase forest cover across the country.

2) It is the product and service which are provided for human welfare, social and economic welfare.

3) First time ‘Gross Environment Product’ concept established in 1997 at global level.

Select the correct answer using the code given below?