Insights Secure Prelims – 2014: MCQs On Current Events

14 May 2014

Today’s Questions

1. With reference to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), consider the following statements

It is established as an Attached Office of the Planning Commission

It is a statutory authority

Its mission is to issue a unique identification number (UIDAI) to 1 Billion Indians by 2015

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 Only

b. 2 and 3 Only

c. 1 Only

d. All

2. With reference to India’s tourist visa on arrival facility, consider the following statements about polio

This scheme has been extended to 180 countries

The Nationals of Pakistan are not allowed to avail this facility

Earlier this scheme was open to the nationals of 12 countries

Nationals of these 180 countries can avail facilities under this scheme for six months

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1,2 and 3 Only

b. 2, 3 and 4 Only

c. 1, 3 and 4 Only

d. 1 and 3 Only

3. With reference to the Korean Peninsula, consider the following statements

River Yalu, which is also called as Amrok, forms the boundary between the North and South Korea

Han River, Korean Peninsula’s fourth largest river passes through Seoul, the capital of South Korea

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 Only

b. 2 Only

c. Both

d. None

4. Dawoodi Bohra sect which is based in India, is a sect within

a. Shia Islam

b. Sunni Islam

c. Sufi

d. None of the above

5. With reference to the National Food Security Act, consider the following statements

Under the Act, Grievance Redressal Mechanism at the District and State levels have to be set up and provisions have to be made for disclosure of records relating to PDS

The Act provides for social audits and setting up of Vigilance Committees in order to ensure transparency and accountability

Under this act, Food Security Allowance is paid to persons who do not get food-grains for some reasons