17 JANUARY 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS

1) Question

With reference to the Aroma Mission, consider the following statements:

1. It was launched by DRDO.

2. It is related to indigenous missile development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2) Question

With reference to the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It was announced by Ministry of Electronics and Information (MeitY) as a part of ₹76,000 crore ($10 billion) package that the government announced in December 2021.

2. The scheme aims to nurture at least 20 domestic companies involved in semiconductor design and facilitating them to achieve turnover of more than ₹1500 Crore in the next 5 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

3) Question

With reference to ‘Double Engine Government’, consider the following statements:

1. It means same party at the centre and the states.

2. According to Lokniti-CSDS there is no correlation between support for the idea and the results of voting.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

4) Question

With reference to the Desh ke Mentor’ programme, consider the following statements:

1. The programme was launched in October 2021 and is aimed at connecting students in classes IX to XII with voluntary mentors.

2. The mentorship entails regular phone calls for a minimum of two months, which can optionally be carried on for another four months.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

5) Question

Kohima War Cemetery is located in:

Nagaland

Mizoram

Gujarat

Himachal Pradesh