Daily Current Affairs MCQs - 20th September

Q1 Which ministry has launched a Pan-India Special Campaign called “Ek Pahal Drive?”
(a) Ministry of Law and Justice
(b) Ministry of Rural Development
(c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(d) Ministry of Finance Show Answer

Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1755904

Q2 The Five Eyes is an intelligence alliance comprising which of the following countries?
  1. Canada
  2. Australia
  3. New Zealand
  4. The United States
  5. The United Kingdom
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) All except 1
(b) All except 3
(c) All except 1 and 2
(d) 1,2,3,4 and 5

Sol(d)
Explanation:https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/aukus-alliance-new-partnerships-realpolitik-7523384/

Q3 Consider the following statements:
  1. Generally, Indian coal has high ash content.
  2. In India, coking coal dominates the total coal resources than non-coking coal.
  3. Out of the total lignite reserves in India, 90% occur in the southern State of Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Sol : (b)

Explanation:https://www.cnbctv18.com/energy/aim-to-reduce-indias-dependency-on-imports-of-steel-products-says-sajjan-jindal-10805841.html


Q4 With which organization, the Department of Space under ISRO has entered into a framework agreement to develop space launch vehicles?
(a) Bellatrix Aerospace
(b) ROSCOSMOS
(c) DRDO
(d) Agnikul Cosmos

Sol:(d)
Explanation:https://www.firstpost.com/india/private-enterprises-to-take-over-building-gslv-mk-iii-and-sslv-rockets-for-the-space-department-9980331.html

Q5. The Barak River is one of the major rivers of the Surma-Meghna River System of Bangladesh. Does it pass through which of the following states in India before entering Bangladesh?
1. Manipur
2. Mizoram
3. Assam
4. Tripura
Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Sol (b)
Explanation:https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tension-in-assam-s-silchar-after-missing-girl-s-body-found-in-barak-river-101631730780219.html

Q6. With reference to Musa Pradhani recently seen in the news which of the following option is correct?
(a) Wild banana
(b) Wild cat
(c) Wild dog
(d) Caracal

Sol (a)
Explanation:https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/new-wild-banana-variety-among-267-new-plants-recorded-in-2020/article36570904.eceQ7.

Waynad Wild Sanctuary is located in?
(a) Kerala
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Karnataka

Sol (a)
Explanation:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/lone-tusker-triggers-panic-in-wayanad/article36562143.ece

Q8. COVAX is co-led by?
(a) GAVI
(b) CEPI
(c) WHO
(d) All of the above

Sol (a)
Explanation:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/covid-19-vaccine-export-to-be-resumed-next-month/article36568186.ece

Q9. PUSA bio decomposer is made by?
(a) ICAR
(b) FSAAI
(c) ICMR
(d) None of the above

Sol(a)

Explanation: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/stubble-burning-govt-to-spray-bio-decomposer-in-paddy-fields/article36580232.ece

Q10 According to G.O.I. India will achieve vaccine surplus by which month?
(a) October
(b) November
(c) December
(d) January

Sol (a)
Explanation: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/covid-vaccine-export-india-october-mansukh-mandaviya-covax-7522148/