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Current Affairs UPSC PYQ 2021

5 questions from the UPSC 2021 examination.

5 questions

1Easyprelims2 marks
Other Sports & Personalities

Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics: 1. The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'. 2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
2Mediumprelims2 marks
International Organisations & Groupings

Consider the following statements: 1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF. 2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
3Hardprelims2 marks
International Organisations & Groupings

Consider the following statements : 1. 'Right to the City' is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard. 2. 'Right to the City' gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city. 3. 'Right to the City' means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B3 only
C1 and 2
D2 and 3
4Mediumprelims2 marks
Awards & Honours

Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000: 1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award. 2. The award was received mostly by 'Formula One' players so far. 3. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others. Which of the above statements are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
5Easyprelims2 marks
Cricket

Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship: 1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won. 2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
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