Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 September 2019

Q1. Consider the following statements :

1) India has the capability to become the wellness capital of the world. It is home to centuries old traditional systems of medicine and wellness practices that not only foster physical health but also mental and spiritual wellbeing.
2) The Sama Veda is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom in the field of medicine. It is lauded as the earliest source of medical information in India.
3) The foundations of Ayurveda were laid by the ancient schools of Hindu philosophical teachings-- Vaisheshika and the school of logic named as Nyaya.

Which of the above statements are true ?

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only 
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above

Q2. Which of the following countries on needs to pass through while travelling from Egypt to Pakistan via suez canal (taking the shortest route) ?

1) Saudi Arabia
2) Iraq
3) Oman
4) Israel
5) Yemen

a) 1,2 & 3 only
b) 1,3 & 4 only
c) 2,4 & 5 only
d) 2,3 & 5 only

Q3. The Central government has declared that the measures undertaken to boost coal production may eliminate coal imports by 2023.
Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) Currently coal occupies 55% share in primary energy supply and about 75% in electricity generation.
2) The Government is opening new mines, expanding the capacity of existing mines and creating new evacuation infrastructure to ramp up the domestic coal production.
3) Promotion of diversified use of coal such as conversion of coal to synthesis gas and subsequent use of the latter to produce methanol or fertilizers is also expected to bring in more private players to produce coal domestically.

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above

Q4. Which of the following statements regarding India-RCEP partnership and its rules of investments stands true ?

1) India has not yet signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement but it has accepted suggestions of other countries regarding rules on investments.
2) If the RCEP agreement is signed, these rules are expected to attract greater investment in India from the other 15 RCEP countries.
3) Indian laws currently do not have any provision wherein companies investing in the country can be made to transfer technology or know-hows to their domestic counterparts.

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above

Q5. The central government has recently instituted its highest civilian award in the field of contribution to ‘unity and integrity of India’ under the name of which of following personalities?

a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) AB Vajpayee
c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
d) Subhas Chandra Bose

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Answer :

1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5.(c)