Daily Current Affairs MCQs - 23rd September

Q1. In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about ICECUBE', a particle detector located at the South Pole, which was recently in the news: 

 1. It is the world’s largest neutrino detector, encompassing a cubic kilometre of ice. 

 2. It is a powerful telescope to search for dark matter. 

 3. It is buried deep in the ice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

 (a). 1 only 

 (b). 2 and 3 only

 (c). 1 and 3 only

(d). 1, 2 and 3

 Sol: (d) 

 Explanation: https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202109/22/WS614a8893a310cdd39bc6a9ca.html 

 Q2. Which of the following is/are the Nerve agents? 

 1. Sarin (GB) 

 2. Soman (GD) 

 3. Tabun (GA) 

 4. VX 

 Options: 

 (a). 1 only 

 (b). 2 and 4 only 

 (c). 1, 2 and 3 only 

 (d). 1, 2, 3 and 4 

 Sol: (d) 

 Explanation: https://scitechdaily.com/antidote-developed-for-nerve-agent-poisoning/ 

 Q3. With reference to DICGC consider the following statements? 

 1. It is fully owned by SIDBI 

 2. It will cover all types of banks, which also include regional rural banks and co-operative banks.

  Which of the following statements are correct? 

 (a) 1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) Both 1 & 2 

 (d) Neither 1 or 2 

 Sol: (b) 

 Explanation: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/dicgc-to-pay-depositors-of-21-insured-banks-placed-under-all-inclusive-directions-7493531.html 

 Q4. National Single Window System recently launched is related to? 

 (a). Ease of doing Business 

 (b). Anti dumping duty 

 (c).       Customs Duty 

 d. MSME portal 

 Sol: (a) 

 Explanation: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1756966 

 Q5. Kaziranga National Park is located in which state? 

 (a). Assam 

 (b). Meghalaya 

 (c). Manipur 

 (d). Nagaland 

 Sol: (a) 

 Explanation: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/on-world-rhino-day-2500-horns-turned-to-ashes-in-assam/article36612440.ece 

 Q6. Regarding the stringent air quality guidelines, consider the following statements? 

 1. It was released by W.H.O. 

 2. It lowered the recommended level of pollutants. 

Which of the following statements are correct?

(a) 1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) Both 1 & 2 

 (d) Neither 1 or 2 

Sol: (c) 

 Explanation: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/air-quality-new-who-norms-now-almost-entire-india-polluted-7528266/ 

Q7. Regarding NDMA, consider the following statements? 

 1. It is chaired by the prime minister 

 2. It recently recommended to award ex-gratia sum for covid related death. 

 Which of the following statements are correct? 

 (a) 1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) Both 1 & 2 

 (d) Neither 1 or 2 

 Sol: (c) 

 Explanation: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/covid-deaths-centre-okays-ex-gratia-state-funds-to-cover-it-7528264/ 

 Q8. Consider the following statement 

 1. last storey of Qutub minar was added by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. 

 2. Qutub Minar complex host a rare Salvador tree. 

 Which of the following statements are correct? 

 (a) 1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) Both 1 & 2 

 (d) Neither 1 or 2 

 Sol: (c) 

 Explanation: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/trees-of-delhi-the-rare-salvadora-of-qutub-7526563/ 

 Q9. Regarding Havana syndrome, consider the following statements? 

 1. It is caused by a virus 

 2. There is no vaccine available for this syndrome. 

 Which of the following statements are correct? 

 (a) 1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) Both 1 & 2 

 (d) Neither 1 or 2 

 Sol: (b) 

 Explanation: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/cia-officer-on-india-trip-reports-havana-syndrome-symptoms-causes-7525418/ 

 Q10. Regarding PM CARES Fund, consider the following statements? 

 1. it is a fund of the government 

 2. It comes under the ambit of the RTI act. 

 Which of the following statements are correct? 

 (a) 1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) Both 1 & 2 

 (d) Neither 1 or 2 

 Sol: (d) 

 Explanation: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-cares-fund-not-a-fund-of-government-of-india-hc-told-7528391/