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Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams

Date: 29 September 2020

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Q1. Which of the following is India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space observatory, which has been recently in news as it has completed 5 years in space operations-

a. Ultra-Violet Imaging Telescope, or the UVIT
b. AstroSat
c. CartoSat
d. EMISat

Q2. Consider the following statement regarding Ganga Avalokan

1. It is the first museum on Ganga dedicated to showcase the culture, biodiversity and rejuvenation activities done in Ganga river.
2. It is is located at Chandi Ghat, Haridwar.

Select the correct option

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. 1 and 2 Both
d. None

Q3. Consider the following statement and choose the correct statement-

A. The Ministry of Labour and Employment is India's federal ministry which is responsible to protect and safeguard the interest of workers in general and the poor, deprived and disadvantaged sections of the society.
B. The Ministry launched the National Career Service portal on 20 July 2015 to help bridge the gap between job providers and job seekers.

OPTION

1. A only
2. B only
3. Both
4. None of the above.

Q4. Consider the following statement and choose the correct statement-

A. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is a constitutional body tasked with regulating and promoting the insurance and re-insurance industries in India.
B. It was constituted by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999, an Act of Parliament passed by the Government of India.

OPTION

1. A only
2. B only
3. Both
4. None of the above.

Q5. Consider the following statement and choose the correct statement-

A. The Department of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) was created in 2001 and was accorded the status of a full-fledged ministry on May 2004.
B. Functions as the nodal Department of the Central Government to deal with matters related to the socio-economic development of the eight States of Northeast India: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim.

OPTIONS-

1. A only
2. B only
3. A and B
4. None

Q6. Consider the following statement and choose the correct statement-

A. Established in 1945 under the Charter of the United Nations, the General Assembly occupies a central position as the chief deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations.
B. United Nations is headquartered in Washington. The headquarters holds the seats of the principal organs of the UN, including the General Assembly and the Security Council.

OPTIONS-

1. A only
2. B only
3. A and B
4. None of the above

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