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

Date: 17 September 2020

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Q1. Consider the following statement and choose the correct statement-

A) The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), with its headquarters in Bengaluru (Karnataka state), is an autonomous Research Institute wholly financed by the department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
B) IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields.
C) IIA contributed to Astrosat, India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory.

OPTIONS-

1. A and B
2. B only
3. A, B and C
4. B and C

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

A. Institute of National Importance (INI) is a status that may be conferred on a premier public higher education institution in India by an act of Parliament of India, an institution which "serves as a pivotal player in developing highly skilled personnel within the specified region of the country/state".
B. Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) will be the first institution with Institution of National Importance status in the AYUSH Sector.

OPTIONS-

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

Q3. Which country holds presidency of G-20 Ministerial Meets 2020 ?

a. India
b. Saudi Arabia
c. European Union
d. China

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