28TH OCTOBER,2020 : DAILY 10.30 A.M UPSC PRELIMS(10 QUESTIONS) MCQs

1. Consider the following statements:

1.Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is a Joint Venture of three public-sector undertakings – NTPC Limited, Power Finance Corporation Limited. and POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited.

2.Trigeneration is the simultaneous process of cooling, heating and power generation from only one fuel input.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements:

1. Khanij Bidesh India Ltd. (KABIL) is to be set up with the participation of three Central Public Sector Enterprises namely, National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO), Hindustan Copper Ltd. (HCL) and Mineral Exploration Company Ltd. (MECL).
2. KABIL is to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to Indian domestic and international market.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements:

1. Insolvency Research Foundation (IRF) has been established by SIPI in partnership with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
2. It is an independent research centre to serve public good and help in robust policy making based on deep research.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements:

1. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India was established on 1st October 2010.
2. It is a unique regulator that regulates a profession as well as processes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements:

1. Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) are government securities denominated in grams of gold.
2. The Bond is issued by State Bank of India on behalf of Government of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

6.  ` SANKALP’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at

7. Consider the following statements:

1. The QRSAM weapon system is a two-stage solid propelled missile.
2. It has 360-degree coverage with a search on move and track on move capability.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statements:

1. A National Research Foundation will fund, coordinate and promote research only in educational institutes of eminence across the country.
2. The body will be responsible for allocating grants for the research.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

9. ` FAME scheme’ an initiative of the Government of India, aims at

10. Consider the following statements:

1. India is the world’s largest cultivator of bamboo.
2. The major part of honey production in India from Apisdorsata.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?