Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 October 2020

Q1 Prime Minister will launch the physical distribution of Property Cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme tomorrow through video conferencing to transform rural India and empower millions of people. Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) The SVAMITVA scheme, which was launched in April this year, aims to provide the record of rights to village household owners in rural areas and issue Property Cards.
2) The move will pave the way for using property as a financial asset by villagers for taking loans and other financial benefits. This is the first time ever that such a large-scale exercise involving the most modern means of technology is being carried out to benefit millions of rural property owners.
3) The scheme is proposed as a centrally sponsored scheme while respective state government would finalise the list of villages at the time of signing MoU with Survey of India.
Options :
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above

Q2 Which of the following pairs of Indian states are arranged to their decreasing order of sex ratios correctly ?

a) Rajasthan,Maharashtra,Gujarat
b) Bihar ,Gujarat,Punjab
c) Chattisgarh,Assam,West Bengal
d) Madhya pradesh, Gujarath,Nagaland

Q3 The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts to combat hunger around the world and improve conditions for peace in areas affected by conflict. Which of the following statements regarding the organisation stands true ?

1) The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.
2) From its headquarters in Geneva and from more than 80 country offices around the world, the WFP works to help people who cannot produce or obtain enough food for themselves and their families.
3) It is a member of the United Nations Development Group and part of its executive committee.
Options :
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above

Q4 For the first time in India, Calcium Nitrate and boronated Calcium Nitrate is being manufactured locally by researchers. Which of the following statements regarding the compounds stands true ?

1) Calcium nitrate is also called as Chillisaltpeter. It is an organic compound having chemical formula Ca(NO3)2. It is a colourless salt that produces moisture to the air.
2) Though, calcium nitrate is mainly used as a component in fertilizers but has other applications such as in agriculture, wastewater treatment and to increase the strength of cement concrete.
3) The boronated calcium nitrate compound is important for the growth, physical strength, fruit set and flowering fertilization of the plants.
Options :
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above

Q5 “Even if I were offered the kingship of the whole world and the beauties of paradise, I will not barter my faith.” The aforesaid quote was said by which one of the following personalities who fought for upholding Sikh values ?

a) Guru Gobindsingh
b) BhaiTaru Singh
c) LalaLajpatRai
d) Ajit Singh

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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 October 2020