Current Affairs questions from UPSC 2021

Question 1 · International Environmental Initiatives

Consider the following statements : Statement 1 : The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the...

Question 2 · Sustainable Agriculture

In the context of India's preparation for Climate-Smart Agriculture, consider the following statements: 1. The 'Climate-Smart Village' approach in India is a part of a project led by the Cli...

Question 3 · Federalism

Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?

Question 4 · Cropping Patterns

Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?

Question 5 · Oceanography

Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds. 2. In the temperate...

Question 6 · Sports Awards

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. Th...

Question 7 · Political Theory

Which one of the following best defines the term 'State'?

Question 8 · Terrestrial Biomes

"Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome and as a result the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach u...

Question 9 · Citizenship

With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile. 2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State. 3. A foreigner once gr...

Question 10 · Deep Sea Mining and Ocean Governance

Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral...

Question 11 · Political Theory

Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?

Question 12 · Sports Events

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 b...

Question 13 · Post-Independence History

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 r...

Question 14 · Sports Events

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 Base...

Question 15 · Judiciary

With reference to Indian judiciary, consider the following statements : 1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the C...