UPSC 2019 Daily MCQ Based Current Affairs - Free PDF Download

Q1) Consider the following statements :
A)India is aiming at a $5 trillion economy by year 2026-27 and goods and services exports are targeted at $1trillion of this.
B) The WTO was formed under the Kigali Agreement replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
Options:
1) Only A is correct
2) Only B is correct
3) None is correct
4) Both are correct
Q2) Which of the following comes under 12 CHAMPION service sectors ?
A)Legal
B)Communication
C)Audio Visual
D)Environmental
E)Education
Options:
1) A,B,C
2) B,C,D
3) All
4) A,E
The 12 champion sectors include IT & ITeS, Tourism and Hospitality, Medical Value Travel, Transport and Logistics, Accounting and Finance, Audio Visual, Legal, Communication, Construction and Related Engineering, Environmental, Financial and Education.
Q3) Consider the following statements regarding the 11th Common Review Mission (CRM) report
A)The report focuses on health system reforms
B)India’s target is to operationalize 1,50,000 Health and Wellness Centres by 2022
Options :
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) A & B
4) Only B
Q4) Consider the following statements :
A)International Decade for Action: Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028” is jointly
organized by United Nations and Government of Republic of Tajikistan.
B)Five billion people will be living in areas with poor access to water by 2050
Options :
1) Both are correct
2) None is correct
3) Only A is correct
4) Only B is correct
The President of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Miroslav Lajčák, identified sustainable development as a priority. Therefore, on World Water Day, 22 March 2018, he will launch the International Decade for Action: Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028 aiming to further improve cooperation, partnership and capacity development in response to the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Q5) Which of the following is incorrectly matched
1. Jal Swavalamban Abhiyan – Rajasthan
2. Atal Bhujal Yojana – Madhya Pradesh
3. Mission Bhagiratha – Telangana
4. Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyaan – Maharashtara
Q6) Consider the following statements about Dhanush, which of these is correct ?
A)Dhanush is an upgraded version of the Russian Bofors gun
B)The gun has 100% indigenous content
C)The gun works inside water also
D)The gun’s maximum firing range is 10 kms
Options :
1) A,B,C
2) B,C,D
3) A,D
4) None
Q7) As per the studies, conducted by Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI) and
government-funded Development Management Institute (DMI) post prohibition of liquor in Bihar , consider the following statements :
A) Alcohol ban has resulted in less cases of of kidnapping for ransom, murder and dacoity.
B)Alcohol ban has resulted in women getting more respect in their households
C)Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation is known by brand name Nandini
Options:
1) Only B is correct
2) Only A is correct
3) A & B are correct
4) A & C are correct
Q8) Arrange the following Himalayan/NE states from Best to worst as per the Niti Aayog Water Management index
A) Himachal Pradesh >Tripura > Sikkim > Assam
B) Tripura > Himachal Pradesh > Sikkim > Assam
C) Sikkim >Tripura > Assam > Himachal Pradesh
D) Himachal Pradesh >Tripura > Assam > Sikkim
Q9) Look at the map and locate the place asked.
A) Gulf of Mexico
B) Caribbean Sea
C) Koro Sea
D) Caspian sea

Q10) Consider the following statements :
A)The Chairman and other members of Finance Commission are eligible for reappointment.
B)A person who has special knowledge of economics can be selected as the member of the Finance Commission.
Options:
1) Both are correct
2) Only A is correct
3) None is correct
4) Only B is correct

Q11) Which of the following posts are not eligible for reappointment ?
A.CIC
B.UPSC chairman
C. CEC
D. CAG
Options:
1) A,B
2) B,C,D
3) A,B,C,D
4) A,B,C
Q 12) Consider the following words :
A)Deflation
B)Abrasion
C)Attrition
D)Etching
Wind erosion in deserts is carried out in which of the above mentioned ways?
1) A, B & D
2) A & B
3) A, B & C
4) A, C & D

Q13) Petroglyphs are –
A)Pre historic manuscripts
B)Pre historic rock paintings
C)Pre historic architectural designs
D)Pre historic fossils of the Royal Kings