28th October 2020 : Daily Prelims Current Affairs MCQ Questions Cum Answers for Civil Services (UPSC/IAS/IPS/PCS) ( Arora IAS)

Q1: Consider the following statements with respect to the Harpoon Block II missile and choose the correct option:

1. It is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile that can be launched from submarines.
2. The missile was indigenously developed by DRDO.
3. Its range is around 1000 km.

 

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

 

Answer: d

Explanation:

Harpoon Block II missile is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile.

It can be launched from fixed-wing aircraft, surface ships, submarines and coastal defense batteries.

It is developed by Boeing Defense, Space & Security, the U.S.A.

It has a range of around 125 km.

 

Q2: Consider the following statements with respect to IndiGen Program and choose the incorrect option: 

1. It is an initiative of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
2. The programme undertook the whole-genome sequencing of individuals representing diverse ethnic groups from India.
3. The programme was launched in 2009.

 

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

 

Answer: c

Explanation:

IndiGen Program is an initiative of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).

The programme undertook the whole-genome sequencing of individuals representing diverse ethnic groups from India.

In order to fill the gap of whole-genome sequences from different populations in India, CSIR initiated the IndiGen Program in April 2019.

CSIR first sequenced an Indian genome in 2009.

 

Q3: With reference to Electronic Exchange of Customs Data, consider the following statements and choose the correct options

1. It is signed between India and UAE.
2. It would also allow custom duty free trade between the two countries.

 

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

 

Answer : d

Explanation

Recently, the Department of Posts, Government of India (India Post) and United

States Postal Service signed an agreement for electronic exchange of customs data

related to postal shipments between the two countries.

The primary objective of this agreement is to facilitate ‘ease of exports’ for small and

large exporters through postal channels from different parts of the country.

The agreement will make it possible to transmit and receive electronic data of

international postal items prior to their physical arrival at the destination and

would enable customs clearance of postal items in advance in line with the

evolving global postal framework.

However, there is no provision of custom duty free trade.

 

Q4: With reference to Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), consider the following statements and choose the correct options:

1. It will help improve the accuracy of India’s missiles in precision strikes.
2. BECA is an important precursor to India acquiring armed unmanned aerial vehicles

 

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

 

Correct Answer : c

Explanation

Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) is one of the four foundational military communication agreements between India and the USA. The

Other three are: General Security Of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA),

Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA), and Communications

and Information Security Memorandum of Agreement (CISMOA).

It will enable the exchange of geospatial data and information between the two countries and will improve the accuracy of India’s missiles in precision strikes.