Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams (30 September 2020)


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

Date: 30 September 2020


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

A. The iDEX initiative of the Department of Defence Production was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in April 2018 .
B. iDEX4Fauji is a first of its kind initiative, launched to support innovations identified by members of the Indian Armed Forces and will bolster frugal innovation ideas from soldiers/ field formations.

OPTIONS-

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

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

A. The Caucasus Mountains are a mountain system at the intersection of Europe and Asia. Stretching between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, it is surrounded by the Caucasus region.
B. Europe’s second highest mountain is Mount Elbrus 5,642 m (18,510 ft) in the Caucasus Mountains.

OPTIONS-

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

Q3. Consider the following statement regarding Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) Prize

1. The Prize is given each year by CSIR
2. In the fields of Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmosphere, Engineering Sciences and Mathematical Sciences only

Select the not correct option-

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

Q4. Consider the following regarding Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020,

1. It will be applicable with effect from 01 October 2020.
2. It aims to achieve enhanced self-reliance in defence manufacturing and turning India into a global manufacturing hub.

Select the correct option-

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

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Question 1: (3)

Explanation : Not required.


Question 2: (1)

Explanation : Europe's highest mountain is Mount Elbrus 5,642 m (18,510 ft) in the Caucasus Mountains.


Question 3: (B)

Explanation : The Prize is given each year by CSIR in the 7 fields namely, Biological Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Medical Sciences; and Physical Sciences.


Question 4: (C)

Explanation : Not required.