17/8/2020 : Daily Prelims Current Affairs MCQ Questions for Civil Services (UPSC/IAS/IPS/PCS) ( Arora IAS)

Q1: With reference to fly ash, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:

1. It is a byproduct from burning of coal.
2. It is transported from the combustion chamber by exhaust gases.
3. It contains substantial amounts of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and calcium oxide (CaO).

 

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

 

Q2: With reference to deep web, consider the following statements and choose the correct option :

1. The deep web is part of the dark net which includes all unindexed sites.
2. Personal email and online banking are included in the deep web.

 

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q3: Consider the following statements and choose the correct option :

1. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 prescribes 18 years as the minimum age of consent for marriage for men.
2. India is yet to become a party to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1979.

 

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

 

 

Q4: The ‘Bunker convention’ recently seen in the news is related with?

1. Protection of atmosphere from ozone depletion.
2. Conservation of biodiversity during natural hazards.
3. Law for humanitarian treatment in war.
4. Liability of damage caused by oil spills.

 

 

Q5:

With reference to the traditional New Year Festivals and states in which they are celebrated, consider the following pairs and choose the correct option :

1. Navreh- Gujarat
2. Sajibu Cheiraoba- Manipur
3. Losoong-Sikkim

 

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3