Daily Current Affairs Quiz For UPSC

Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding National Monuments Authority (NMA):
1. It is a statutory body.
2. Its major function is the management of the prohibited and regulated area around the centrally protected monuments.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 2

Consider the following statements regarding TAPAS portal:
1. It has been launched by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. It shall maintain a database of impoverished artisans in all the aspirational districts.
Which of the above statements is/correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 3

Consider the following statements regarding SAMVAD Programme
1. It is a National Initiative and Integrated Resource that works in protection of women.
2. The programme is led by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 4

Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is recently seen in news. The sanctuary is located in which of the following state?

ARajasthan

BMaharashtra

CGujarat

DHimachal Pradesh

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Question No. 5

Consider the following statements with regard to National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS):
1. It was first adopted to monitor outdoor air quality by CPCB
2. It monitors level of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 and 2

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Question No. 6

Consider the following statements regarding Slender loris:
1. It is nocturnal in nature and comes under “endangered” category of IUCN red list
2. It is believed that these animals have medicinal properties.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 and 2

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Question No. 7

Consider the following statements regarding Palm oil production and consumption in India:
1. India is the largest consumer of palm oil in the world
2. Palm oil production is leading to environmental issues such as deforestation and peat land conversion
3. Despite being second largest producer of palm oil, India is a net importer
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

DAll of the above

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Question No. 8

Consider the following statements regarding Mid-Day Meal Scheme
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme under Ministry of Food & Public Distribution.
2. Children belonging to age group of 6-14 years are covered under it.
3. All government & Government aided schools including Madrasas under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan are covered under it.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

DAll of the above

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Question No. 9

The 52nd Constitution Amendment deals with which of the following?

AReservation of 30 % posts for women in government recruitments

BFree and compulsory education for all children between age of 6-14 years

CContinuation of reservation for backward classes in government employment

DProvides provisions related to Anti defection law in India

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Question No. 10

Which of the following group of countries share border with Afghanistan

APakistan, Turkmenistan, Russia

BKyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan

CIran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan

DChina, Iran, Russia

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10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | August 17 2021

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