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

Q1:

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option :

1. The Unani system of medicine was introduced in India by Alexander in 2nd century BCE.
2. Sowa-Rigpa is a Japanese system of medicine.

 

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

 

Q2: With reference to Electromagnetic Interference, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:

1. It compromises the performance of electrical equipment by obstructing and degrading data
2. It can be attributed only to radio frequencies and not the microwave frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum.

 

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

 

 

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) and choose the correct option:

1. It provides a framework and direction to the government agencies for all phases of the disaster management cycle.
2. The aim of the plan is to drastically lessen the damage caused during and in the aftermath of natural disasters only.
3. Through this plan India has aligned its strategy with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.

 

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

 

Q4:

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge’ and choose the correct option :

1. The challenge seeks to invite innovators and startups to make indigenous microprocessors.
2. It has been announced by the NITI ayog under Atal Innovation Mission.

 

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

 

Q5: With reference to Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index 2020, consider the following statements and choose the correct options:

1. The index is released by SurfShark.
2. Electronic security is one of the parameters of this index.
3. India ranks among the highest in the world in terms of Internet quality.

 

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