Daily MCQ - Current Affairs For UPSC | 22nd & 23rd Feb 2018 -

UPSC 1999
Q57 The physical regions marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the given map are respectively
(a) Andes, Brazilian Shield, Guyana Highlands and Amazon Basin
(b) Andes, Guyana Highlands, Brazilian Shield and Amazon Basin
(c) Amazon Basin, Guyana Highlands, Brazilian Shield and Andes
(d) Guyana Highlands, Brazilian Shield, Andes and Amazon Basin
Q1) Consider the following statements :
A) Nitaqat system was enacted by the Saudi Government
B) India receives about 56% of its remittances from migrants in West Asia
C) Karnataka receives remittances equaling 36.3% of its gross State domestic product.
Options:
1) Only B is correct
2) All are correct
3)A & B are correct
4) Only A is correct
Q2) The New India has cemented NITI Aayog’s role as a driver of transformational change in the country, What is correct about their initiatives?
A) Atal Tinkering Labs in school and Atal Incubation Centres are part of Atal Innovation Mission
B) Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital (SATH) initiative is for education only
C) NITI Aayog has a new three-year strategic paper, which forms part of its 15-year vision
document, and seven-year national development agenda that has replaced the five-year
plans
Options:
1) A & C are correct
2) Only A is correct
3) All are correct
4) B & C are correct
Q3) Consider the following statements :
A) Falcon Heavy ,the world’s most powerful rocket’s payload was a cherry-red 2008 Tesla
Roadster electric car with a mannequin wearing one of SpaceX’s spacesuits.
B) It has a capability of carrying as much as 64 tonnes of payload to low Earth orbit while
ISRO’s GSLV Mark-III, has capacity of carrying 30 tonnes payload to low Earth orbit.
Options :
A) Both are true
B) Both are false
C) Only B is true
D) Only A is true
Q4) eNAM (electronic National Agriculture Market) website is now available in what languages besides Hindi and English?
A) Odia, Marathi
B) Tamil , Telugu
C) Bengali, Punjabi
D) Gujarati, Bengali
Options:
1)Only A
2) A ,B & D
3) Both B & C
4) Only C
Q5) Consider the following statements :
A) Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 will replace the Consumer Protection Act, 1980.
B) The new Bill proposes to set an executive agency to be known as the Central Consumer
Protection Authority (CCPA)
C) The definition of “consumer rights” in the Bill covers the right to be protected against
the marketing of goods, products or services that are hazardous to life and property.
Options
1) B & C are correct
2) All are correct
3) A & C are correct
4) Only C is correct
Q6) Consider the following statements :
A) Khajuraho Temples were built by the Chandella ruler
B) The Khajuraho temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural
symbolism and their erotic sculptures
C) Khajuraho group of temples were built together but were dedicated to two
religions – Hinduism & Buddhisim
Options:
1) All are correct
2) B & C are correct
3) A & B are correct
4) A & C are correct
The 44th edition of Khajuraho dance festival began at the UNESCO world heritage site
During the festival, dance performances are held in an open-air auditorium, usually in front of the Chitragupta Temple dedicated to the Sun God and the Vishwanatha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
It will showcase classical dances, including Kathak, Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Mohiniattam to name a few
Q7) Consider the following statements :
A) The Corruption Perception Index is released by Transparency International
B) India was ranked 80th in the list out of 180 countries.
C) Kenya was found to be the most corrupt country in the world.
D) The index, which measures perception of corruption in the public sector, uses a
scale of 0 to 100, where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean.
Options:
1) A & D are correct
2) A, B & C are correct
3) A & C are correct
4) All are correct
Q8) Consider the following statements :
A) A Super critical carbon di oxide Brayton test loop facility was developed indigenously by
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
B) The term “supercritical” describes the state of nitrogen dioxide above its critical
temperature of 31°C and critical pressure of 73 atmospheres making it twice as dense as
steam.
C) The Brayton technology is the first test loop coupled with solar heat source in the world.
Option:
A) All are correct
B) A & B are correct
C) Only A is correct
D) A & C are correct
Q10 ) Consider the following statements :
A) Kirigami — is an ancient Chinese paper-cutting technique.
B) Harvard scientists have developed a soft, crawling robotic snake that can be
used in exploration, inspection and search and rescue missions.
Options
1) Both Are true
2) Only A is true
3) Only B is true
4) Both are false