EXCEL CIVILS ACADEMY DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS Date: 05-10-2020

1. With reference to the Shaurya missile, consider the following statements: 1) Shaurya is a land-based parallel of the submarine launched K-15 missile. 2) These ballistic weapons belong to the K missile family which are launched from Arihant class of nuclear submarines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2.

2. With reference to the postal ballot, consider the following statements: 1) The form required to opt for the postal ballot would be delivered at the residence of all those aged above 50 and people with disabilities by the booth level officer under his polling station. 2) As per the instructions, the returning officer would deploy polling teams, which will deliver and collect the postal ballot on pre-informed dates and then deposit it with the returning officer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Smt. Selvi vs State of Karnataka case, often mention in news, is related to: a) Narco or lie detector tests b) Section 377 c) Sedition d) Access to Internet and Free Speech

4. Which of the following has announced the launch of its “mini app” store to “support Indian developers” in taking their products to the masses? a) Paytm b) Weibo c) Phonepe d) None of the above

5. Ravi Chopra committee, recently seen in news, is related to: a) Review Char Dham Project. b) Small Scale Industries. c) Banking Supervision d) None of the above

6. (IHRS) was an Indian organisation founded in in 1905 by: a) b) Shyamji Krishna Varma c) Madan Mohan Malaviya d)

7. With reference to the World Teachers’ Day, consider the following statements: 1) World Teachers’ Day is being celebrated on October 5, 2020. 2) International Teachers Day is celebrated by UNDP. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Call us: 9100433442 | 9100433445 www.excelacademy.com

8. With reference to Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI) survey, consider the following statements: 1) It was conducted by the Ministry of Rural Development. 2) It aims to assess performance of the implementation of Central Sector Schemes (CS) and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

9. Consider the following statements regarding Atal Tunnel: 1) It connects Manali to Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. 2) It is the longest highway tunnel in the world. 3) The tunnel is built in the Dhauladhar range of Himalayas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

10. ‘Exercise Bongosagar’, a bilateral naval exercise is conducted between which of the following two countries? a) India and Bangladesh b) India and Maldives c) Bangladesh and Srilanka d) Maldives and Srilanka

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