28/7/2020 : Prelims Daily Current Affairs MCQ Questions for Civil Services (UPSC/IAS/IPS/PCS) ( Arora IAS)

Q1: With reference to Bureau of Indian Standards Act, consider the following statements and choose the correct options :

1. It provides for hallmarking of precious metal articles only.
2. There is a provision for recall of the products that do not conform to the relevant Indian Standard.

 

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

 

Q2: Consider the following statements regarding ‘Smallpox and choose the correct options

1. It is a non-contagious disease caused by the Variola Virus.
2. India has completely eradicated the smallpox in 2019.

 

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

 

Q3: With reference to the powers of Governor, consider the following statements , choose the correct options :

1. Governor has the discretion to summon, dissolve and prorogue the state legislative

assembly.

2. Article 163 of the Constitution limits the discretionary power of the Governor.

 

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

 

Q4: Which of the following space probes are related to Mars?

1. Al Amal
2. Tianwen-1
3. Phobos
4. Perseverance

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

 

Q5: With reference to ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’, consider the following statements:

1. It is an innovation contest launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
2. It aims to promote the innovators and startups for innovation in defence and aerospace technologies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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