Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams (13 August 2020)


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

Date: 13 August 2020


Q1. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ONE-

A. Article 246 of the Indian Constitution, distributes legislative powers including taxation, between the Parliament of India and the State Legislature. Schedule VII enumerates these subject matters with the use of three lists.
B. The Central Board of Direct Taxes is a constitutional authority functioning under the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963.

OPTION

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

Q2. Consider the following statement and choose the correct one-

A. In 1999, the General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth that 12 January is declared as International Youth Day.
B. National Youth Day is celebrated on 12th August being the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day and since from 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.

OPTION

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

Q3. Consider the following statement-

1. Any qualification obtained from medical colleges in Pakistan-occupied J&K and Ladakh shall not entitle a person to practice modern medicine India.
2. As per recommendation given by NITI Aayog, Government took measures to replace Medical Council of India (MCI) with National Medical Commission (NMC) in 2019.

Select the correct option-

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

Q4. Consider the following statement regarding Paryushan Festival-

1. Paryushana is the most important annual holy event for Svetambaras sect of Jainism only.
2. All Jains perform Atthai Tap – fasting for eight days at a time.

Select the correct option-

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

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Question 1: (1)

Explanation : The Central Board of Direct Taxes is a statutory authority functioning under the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963.


Question 2: (4)

Explanation : In 1999, the General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth that 12 August be declared International Youth Day.National Youth Day is celebrated on 12 January being the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day and since from 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.


Question 3: (C)

Explanation : Not required.


Question 4: (B)

Explanation : Paryushana is the most important annual holy event for both Digambaras and Svetambaras sect of Jainism.