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

Date: 18 August 2020

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Q1. Consider the following statement regarding Marthoman Jacobite Syrian Cathedral Church-

1. It was founded and established in the 11th Century A.D.
2. The church is a fine example of Gothic architecture.
3. Recently, takeover of this church was done by Kerela Government ahead of handing it over to the Orthodox faction of the Malankara Church as per a court order.

Select the correct option-

a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ONE-

A. The NIC was established in 1976 under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
B. The NIC provides infrastructure to help support the delivery of government IT services and the delivery of some of the initiatives of Digital India.

OPTION

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

Q3. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ONE-

A. The ISA, an action-oriented organization, aims at lowering the cost of technology and finance and thereby facilitate deployment of solar energy.
B. Countries that do not fall within the Tropics can join the alliance and enjoy all benefits as other members, with the voting rights. After the United Nations; it is the largest grouping of states world-wide.

OPTION

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

Q4. Consider the following statement regarding Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme

1. It is a scheme for public sector banks (PSBs) to purchase high-rated pooled assets from financially sound NBFCs and housing finance companies.
2. The Prime Minister would have the power to extend the validity of the scheme by up to three months by taking into account its progress.

Select the correct option-

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

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