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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17 December 2020

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding S400 Triumf anti-missile system:

1. It is Russia's fourth generation of long-range surface-to-air missile system.
2. The system can engage all types of aerial targets within the range of 400km, at an altitude ofup to 40km.
3. The first S-400 systems became operational in 2007.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.2) According to Human Development Index, India has secured the rank of

(a) 130th

(b) 129th

(d) 131th

Q.3) With reference to the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme consider the following statements:

1.It is being implemented by the All India Council for Technical Education.
2.Under this scheme AICTE has decided to release the instalment of Rs. 20,000/- as maintenance allowance.
3.The Scheme aims to build the capacities of the youths of J&K and Ladakh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) Consider the following statements Anti-microbial chemical Tridosan:

1. It is an antimicrobial chemical used in soaps and dental care products.
2. Tridosan is used as antimicrobial chemicals to increase the shelf life of consumer products.
3. The study found that tridosan can cause neurotoxic effects and damage the neurons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.5) With reference to the city Mamallapuram consider the following statements:

1. It is a historic city and UNESCO World Heritage site in the state of Kerala.
2.It was one of the major port cities by the 7th century within the Pallava kingdom and was the second capital of the Pallavas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17 December 2020