1ST DECEMBER,2020 : DAILY 10.30 A.M UPSC PRELIMS(10 QUESTIONS) MCQs

1. With reference to the FRBM Act, consider the following statements:

1. It made it mandatory for the government to place the Medium Term Fiscal Policy Statement, Macroeconomic Framework Statement and Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement in the Parliament semi-annually.
2. FRBM Act 2003 was formulated to reduce effective revenue deficit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements:

1. Generic or branded medicines are defined under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945
2. Safe Hands Challenge is a campaign launched by the United Nations Foundation in the wake of 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic
3. UNICEF and the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation have created the solidarity fund to support WHO and partners in a massive effort to help countries prevent, detect, and manage the novel coronavirus.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization is associated with which among the following ministries:

4. With reference to the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), consider the following statements:

1. It was constituted under Section 48 (1) (a) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and is the primary fund available with State Governments for responses to any disaster.
2. Central Government contributes 75% of SDRF allocation for general category States/UTs and 90% for special category States/UTs.
3. The annual Central contribution is released to states as per the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. India for the first time conducted joint patrols from the Reunion Island with which among the following countries:

6. ‘Kurzarbeit’ recently seen in news is associated with which among the following countries:

7. ‘Water Plus’ announced in August 2019 aims to:

8. The first Gender Social Norms Index was recently released by:

9. Consider the following statements:

1. The Prime minister is the chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority.
2. Under the Disaster Management Act, 2003 the States/UTs can draw funds from the State Disaster Response Fund.
3. The Central Government has the responsibility to implement the policies and plans of the National Disaster Management Authority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10. With reference to the aims of the, consider the following statements:

1. Consumer Protection Act, 1986 provisions cover ‘goods’ as well as ‘services’.
2. Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) can prohibit the endorser of a misleading advertisement from endorsing that particular product or service for a period of up to one year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

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