Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Email “DIADEMY PRESENTS, “PRELIMS CURRENT AFFAIRS 2020 DAILY PRACTICE 25 MCQs- 1000 MOST IMPORTANT MCQs TO BOOST YOUR EXAM PREPARATION”. Please enter your email: 1. The “Panchasiddhantika” work was written by (a) Varāhamihira (b) Aryabhata (c) Charka (d) None of the above 2. THE “DHRUV”, the initiative is related to (a) Providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates (b) Identify and encourage talented children to enrich their skills (c) Promoting women’s Self-Help Groups in backward areas (d)None of the above 3. APPLE,SITE and SITARA are related to (a) Satellite launch (b) Android apps (c) Computer virus (d) None of the above 4. Artificial Intelligence can be described as (a) a system’s ability to learn and interpret external data via software/algorithms or machines/devices for problem solving by performing specific roles and tasks currently executed by humans. (b) the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. (c) Both of the above (d) None of the above 5. Atal Tinkering Labs are set up under the (a) Department of Science and Technology (b) Ministry of Employment (c) NITI Aayog (d) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 6. Consider the following statements: 1. The first-ever Braille printing plant of India was established in Agra. 2. In 1887 a facility for the blind was launched in Amritsar. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 7. THE “NISHTHA” initiative is related to (a) empowering school heads and teachers (b) empowering women from rural areas (c) anticorruption ethics teaching in school (d) None of the above 8. SWAYAM’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at (a) promoting the Self-Help Groups in rural areas (b) providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs (c) promoting the education and health of adolescent girls (d) providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free 9. “SPARC” initiated is (a)facilitating academic and research collaboration between Indian institutions and the world (b)skill development for tribal (c) higher education for SC and ST (d)none of the above 10. DDOS, smishing and hacktivism are related to (a) environment activism (b) cybersecurity (c)Both of the above (d) None of the above 11. ‘Yellow rust’ recently seen in news is associated with which among the following: (a) Nitrogen gas (b) Wheat crops (c) Pollution (d) Acid rain 12. Which among the following is not listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution? (a) Tulu (b) Bodo (c) Manipuri (d) Sanskrit 13. With reference to Green India Mission, consider the following statements: It aims at protecting, restoring and enhancing India’s diminishing forest cover and responding to climate change. It is one of the eight missions launched under the National Mission on Sustainable Habitat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 14. ‘Lucknow Declaration’ is associated with: (a) India and Africa (b) India and the United States of America (c) India and Sri Lanka (d) India and the United Kingdom 15. ‘SyRI’ recently seen in the news is a/an: (a) Quantum computing technique (b) Anti-money laundering mechanism (c) Identification mechanism (d) Malware 16. Consider the following statements: Flame-throated bulbul is endemic to southern peninsular India. Burhi Dihing is a large tributary of the Brahmaputra River in Upper Assam. Indian Pangolin is a Schedule I category protected animal, under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 17. With reference to Gram Nyayalayas, consider the following statements: These are village courts established under the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2007 for speedy and easy access to the justice system in the rural areas of India. Gram Nyayadhikaris are to be appointed by the State Government in consultation with the respective High Court. They have only civil jurisdiction over the offenses. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 18. Consider the following statements: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is an environment treaty under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the CMS was recently held at Jaipur, Rajasthan. Bonn Convention provides a global platform for the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 19. Consider the following pairs: Temple Built by Brihadishvara Temple: Rajaraja Chola II Konark Temple: Anantavarman Chodaganga Jagannath Temple: King Narasimhadeva I Which of the following pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only 20. International IP Index 2020 is released by: (a) WIPO (b) GIPC (c) WTO (d) IMF 21. Consider the following statements: Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) is a crucial raw material used to make various products that include polyester fabrics. India imposes anti-dumping duty on PTA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Both 1 and 2 (b) 1 only (c) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 22. With reference to the Blue Dot network, consider the following statements: Led by the US’s International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), it was jointly launched by the US, Japan and Australia in November 2019. It is a proposal that will certify infrastructure and development projects. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Both 1 and 2 (b) 1 only (c) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 23. With reference to reverse osmosis (RO) systems, consider the following statements: It was originally a technology devised to desalinate seawater. It uses “activated carbon” components, such as charcoal and carbon black that can filter out contaminants as well as organic substances such as bacteria. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 24. Punjab Kinnow is a/an: (a) Medicinal plant (b) Fruit (c) Foodgrain (d) Vegetable 25. With reference to the Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices, consider the following statements: It has to be mandatorily followed by Indian Pharmaceutical Companies and medical devices industry. The code was issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 2 only (b) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Loading … Question 1 of 25