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

Q1:

With reference to the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), and choose the correct option ?

1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme which aims at employment generation.
2. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is the implementing Agency at the National Level of the scheme.

 

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

 

Q2:

With reference to National Cadet Corps (NCC), consider the following statements and choose the incorrect option:

1. The NCC falls under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It was formed in 1976 on the recommendation of Swaran singh Committee.

 

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

 

Q3:

Which of the following Initiatives have been launched to promote Women in Science?

1. Vigyan Jyoti Scheme
2. GATI Scheme
3. KIRAN Scheme

 

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

 

Q 4:

Which of the following criteria’s will be included to evaluate performances in Swachh Survekshan 2021?

1. Segregation of waste into Wet, Dry and Hazard categories.
2. Construction and Demolition waste processing.
3. Percentage of increase in tree cover annually.
4. Sanitation status of cities.

 

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

 

Q5:

With reference to ‘ARIIA Rankings’, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:

1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Education.
2. It focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship development in high education institutions.

 

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 and 2