Daily Current Affairs MCQs - 24th September

Q1. In the context of Arjun MBT, consider the following statements 

 1. The Arjun MBT Project is based on Russian design. 

 2. The Arjun MBT is equipped with an indigenously developed 120mm main rifled gun with Fin Stabilised Armour-Piercing Discarding Sabot (FSAPDS) ammunition.  

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

 (a).1 only

(b).2 only 

 (c).1 and 2 only 

 (d). None of the above 

 Sol: (b) 

 Explanation: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/defence-ministry-places-order-for-118-battle-tanks-arjun-mk-1a-7530167/ 

 Q2. In the context of the PM CARES fund, consider the following statements 

 1. The Fund is a public charitable trust with the Prime Minister as its Chairman. 

 2. Members include Defence Minister, Home Minister and Finance Minister and Chief Ministers of States and UTs.  

 (a) 1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) Both 1 & 2 

 (d) None of the above

Sol: (a) 

 Explanation: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-cares-fund-isnt-a-government-of-india-fund-centre-to-delhi-high-court/articleshow/86468366.cms 

 Q3. With reference to NDHM consider the following statements? 

1. NDHM is implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. 

 2. Digital health ID will be provided to every Indian. 

 Which of the following statements are correct? 

 (a) 1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) Both 1 & 2 

 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 

 Sol: (b) 

 Explanation: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pradhan-mantri-digital-health-mission-nationwide-rollout-on-september-27-2550320 

 Q4. The FASTER scheme recently launched is related to? 

 (a) Ease of doing Business 

 (b) Supreme Court 

 (c) Ministry of Textiles 

 (d) MSME portal 

 Sol: (b) 

 Explanation: https://theprint.in/judiciary/sc-to-implement-digital-system-for-faster-release-of-convicts-after-bail-orders/739041/ 

 Q5. Competition Commission of India comes under which Ministry? 

 (a) Corporate Affairs 

(b) Commerce and Industry 

 (c) Co-operation 

 (d) Communications 

 Sol: (a) 

 Explanation: https://www.ndtv.com/business/competition-commission-chief-hints-at-changes-in-legislation-2551457 

 Q6. Consider the following statements 

 1.Sttubble burning causes deterioration of air quality 

 2. ICAR came up with Pusa bio-decomposer for in-situ management of stubble. 

 Which of the following statements is/are correct? 

 (a)1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) 1&2 both 

 (d) neither 1 nor 2 

 Sol: (c) 

 Explanation: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/punjab-delhi-haryana-up-action-plan-stubble-burning-air-pollution-7528596/lite/&ved=2ahUKEwiDm7bO0JbzAhW_gUsFHfhtDYgQvOMEKAB6BAgFEAE&usg=AOvVaw3MyWEDnj0H_Zxis1GdRokP&ampcf=1 

 Q7. 'Reciprocal tourism' was recently in news 

 (a) new tourism spot 

 (b) new tourism policy during Covid 

 (c) new scheme for increasing footfall in tourist spot 

 (d) eVisa scheme 

 Sol:(b) 

 Explanation: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/reciprocal-tourism-likely-as-india-set-to-allow-foreign-tourists-7530623/lite/&ved=2ahUKEwjolo_n0JbzAhWKb30KHSEIAgMQvOMEKAB6BAgDEAE&usg=AOvVaw1KmebDLsFrVKefbmEuKmxV&ampcf=1

 1. It is the smallest flying structure made by human 

 2. It contains a micro motor which helps flying. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 

 (a) 1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) 1&2 both 

 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 

 Sol:(a) 

 Explanation: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/winged-microchip-is-smallest-human-made-flying-structure-7530545/lite/&ved=2ahUKEwjP15b10JbzAhUYXSsKHfgoCwMQFnoECA8QAQ&usg=AOvVaw0kJMy0k5z24MZ_cUKQIFcG&ampcf=1

 1. Individual investors can buy government securities from the RBI. 

 2. To buy government securities from RBI, an individual investor would need a Retail direct gilt account. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 

 (a) 1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) 1&2 both 

 (d) neither 1 nor 2 

 Sol:(c) 

 Explanation: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/g-sec-retail-direct-mkt-players-seek-easy-kyc-interoperability-7530608/lite/&ved=2ahUKEwj13LWQ0ZbzAhVVKysKHT6UB3IQFnoECA0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw2iFOKuz97o4d1bVsE44KSJ&ampcf=1 

 Q10. ARJUN MK1 is designed and developed by? 

 (a) DRDO 

 (b) Ordinance board 

 (c) RDSO 

 (d) ISRO 

 Sol:(a) 

 Explanation: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/defence-ministry-places-order-for-118-battle-tanks-arjun-mk-1a-7530167/&ved=2ahUKEwiVwJSt0ZbzAhUHlEsFHXfbCAgQFnoECAYQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2sD01j463j090Q6AOyXqaj