UPSC IAS Current Affairs Daily MCQ Quiz

UPSC IAS Current Affairs Daily MCQ Quiz

UPSC IAS Current Affairs Daily MCQ Quiz

Q.1) With reference to provisions for the crime of “Sedition” in Indian Penal Code (IPC) – 1860, Which of the following statements is not correct?

a) It is mentioned under the section 124(A) of IPC.
b) A person can be imprisoned for a maximum of 7 years for being convicted for the act of sedition.
c) This provision tries to prevent the act of hatred or disaffection towards the government established by law.
d) None of the above.

Q.2) Recently, which of the following state governments in India amended the Indian penal code to criminalize the act of sacrilege?

a) Haryana
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Punjab
d) Rajasthan

Q.3) Article 14(6) of International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) – 1966 deals with

a) Economic justice.
b) Social justice.
c) Principles of natural justice.
d) Miscarriage of justice.

Q.4) “Codex Alimentarius” is associated with,

a) Business Standards
b) Food Standards
c) Education Standards
d) None of the above

Q.5) Reintroduction of Cheetah is being planned at

a) Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary
b) Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
d) Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary

Q.6) Consider the following:
1. Vikram Sarabhai was an Indian scientis.
2. Vikram Sarabhai received the honour of Bharat Ratna posthumously.
Which is / are correct?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above

Q.7) Consider the following:
1. One district One product scheme was recently launched the government of Andhra Pradesh.
2. Under ‘One District One Product’ scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 25,000 crores.
Which is / are correct?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above

Q.8) With reference to “Barak-8” missile, Consider the following:
1. It is a surface to air missile.
2. It is jointly developed by India and South Korea.
3. It has an operational range between of up to 100 km.
Which is / are correct?

a) Only 1
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) None of the above


Q.9) With reference to Ocean Services, Technology, Observations, Resources Modelling and Science (O-SMART) scheme, Consider the following:
1. Implementation of O-SMART will help in addressing issues relating to Sustainable Development Goal-14.
2. It is implemented by Ministry of Science and Technology.
3. O-SMART Scheme will help in effectively dealing with ocean disasters like Tsunami, storm surges.  
Which is / are correct?

a) Only 1
b) 1 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above

Q.10) With reference to the “Humanoid Robot – Rashmi”, Consider the following:
1. It can speak Hindi, Bhojpuri and Marathi.
2. It uses artificial intelligence.
3. It can make facial expressions and move its neck. 
Which is / are correct?

a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3
d) All of the above