6TH JANUARY ,2021 : DAILY 10.30 A.M UPSC PRELIMS(10 QUESTIONS) MCQs

1.  ‘BHOG project’ sometimes seen in news is initiated by:

2. With reference to Black Carbon, consider the following statements:

1. It is produced only by human activities as a result of the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuels, and biomass.
2. India is the third largest emitter of black carbon in the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

3. With reference to the MSP for minor forest produce scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It was started in 2013 to ensure fair and remunerative prices to MFP gatherers.
2. Ministry of Tribal Affairs has recently added nine minor forest produce items to its MSP for MFP scheme, which include Bakul, Makoi, Apang plant, Sugandhrnantri roots/tubers among few.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

4. ‘Carissa Kopilii’ recently seen in news is a/an:

5. Consider the following statements:

1. Great Barrier Reef, which covers over 2,300km (1,400 miles), is a World Heritage site recognised for its “enormous scientific and intrinsic importance”.
2. Olive Ridley is listed as Vulnerable under IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

6.  LLP settlement Scheme, 2020 has been launched by the:

7.  ‘Aggregate Measurement of Support (AMS)’ sometimes seen in news is associated with:

8. With reference to ICMR, consider the following statements:

1. It is involved in the evaluation of new drugs, insecticides, vaccines, devices, diagnostic kits & other interventions for all diseases of national health priority along with neglected and regional ones.
2. It also provides ethical guidelines for clinical trials.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. ‘LTRO’ recently seen in news is associated with:

10. Freedom in the World 2020 report was released by: