Current Affairs for UPSC

1. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. FIFA World Cup- 2018 would be held in Russia
2. Zabivaka, wolf who radiates fun, charm and confidence has been chosen as Mascot for FIFA World Cup 2018.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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2. Consider the following statements about All India Kisan Sabha:
i) Swami Sahjananda was its first President & N.G. Ranga its first General secretary.
ii) Kisan Sabha never associated with Indian National Congress in any form due to ideological differences.
a) Only i is correct
b) Only ii is correct
c) Both are correct
d) None is correct
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3. Which of the following was/ were the causes of the defeat of Indian powers against British company?
i) Diplomatic skills of company officials.
ii) Superior military technology of company.
iii) Lack of resources with Indians.
Which of the above is/ are correct?
a) Only i & ii
b) Only ii
c) Only ii & iii
d) All of the above
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4. The Nehru − Liaquat Pact was signed between India & Pakistan in 1950 to resolve which of the following issues?
i) Protection of minorities
ii) Accession of Princely states
iii) Border disputes in Punjab region.
Make the correct answer:
a) Only i
b) Only i & ii
c) Only i & iii
d) All of the above
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5. What is eutrophication?
a) Process by which organisms concentrate certain chemical substances to levels above those found in their natural environment.
b) Excessive growth of algae in nutrient-rich waters leading to reduced oxygen levels and the death of many organisms.
c) The ability of organisms in a food chain to convert energy received into living matter.
d) Population explosion of a species in an ecosystem due to the removal of their predators.
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6. Which of the following statements about INS Mhadei is NOT correct?
a) It is the Indian Navy's ocean-going sail boat with an all-women crew.
b) The boat participated in the "Cape to Rio 2017" race held by the Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC), Cape Town
c) The boat, custom built in Goa, derives her name from a deity revered by sea farers.
d) Although commissioned in 2009, Mhadei has never been able to circumnavigate the glove
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7. Which of the following statements is /are correct?
1. "No More Tension" is a Stress management mobile application launched by Ministry of AYUSH.
2. The "Healthy India Initiative/Swastha Bharat-ek pehal", is a quarterly magazine, which will raise awareness about healthy living has been launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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8. Taking into account the amount of rainfall occurring from June to September, which one of "the following is the correct order of cities in terms of rainfall?
a) Kolkata > Ahmedabad > Allahabad
b) Kolkata > Allahabad > Ahmedabad
c) Allahabad > Kolkata > Ahmedabad
d) Ahmedabad > Kolkata > Allahabad
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9. Which type of climate(s) prevail(s) in the long corridor (Leeward side) of the Western Ghats and the Nilgiri Hills?
a) Tropical wet and dry climate
b) Tropical wet and dry with winter rain
c) Tropical semi-arid steppe
d) Subtropical monsoon rainforest
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10. Most desert soils are called Aridisols (dry soil). Which of the following characteristics of these soils are true:
1. Aridisols are very fertile, however, often don't have the rainfall to sustain life.
2. Aridisols contain accumulations of salt, gypsum, or carbonates,
3. They are found in hot and cold deserts worldwide.
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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11. Which of the following is NOT a biosphere reserve?
a) Great Nicobar
b) Great Himalayan National Park
c) Cold Desert
d) Sheshachalam Hills
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12. With reference to Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) in India, which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. The HAM is a mix of Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) Annuity Model and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Model.
2. The government is expected to fund up to 40 percent of the project cost while the remaining 60 percent is to be funded by the private player.
3. Government has approved Hybrid Annuity Model as one of the modes of delivery for implementing the Highway Projects.
4. Revenue collection would be the responsibility of the private player under HAM.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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13. Consider the following statements:
1. In the wet temperate forests at above 1500 m on the Nilgiris and Anaimalais, the Magnolians and Rhododendrons are commonly found.
2. Tropical dry evergreen forests are mostly found in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa.
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
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14. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
   List-I (Tribe)                  List-II (State)
A. Aka                             1. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Bondo Poraja            2. Himachal Pradesh
C. Riang                         3. Orissa
D. Gaddi                        4. Tripura
a) A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2
b) A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1
c) A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2
d) A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1
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15. Which of the following terms often seen in news with reference to Indian Economy is correctly defined?
1. Twin Balance Sheet problem refers to overleveraged companies and Banks encumbered by bad loans.
2. Chakravyuha Challenge refers to: Ease to enter but barriers to exit for firms.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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16. Consider the following about Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin):
1. Under PMAY, the cost of unit assistance is to be borne fully by the Central Government.
2. The scheme would be implemented in rural areas throughout India.
3. Identification of beneficiaries eligible for assistance and their prioritisation is to be done using information from Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC).
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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17. Consider the following statements:
i) The glycemic index provides a measure of how quickly blood sugar levels rise after eating a particular type of food.
ii) Glucose has a glycemic index of 100.
iii) India's most widely grown rice varieties Swarna and Mashuri have a low glycemic index (GI), Which could help to "keep diabetes at bay".
Which of the above statement/s is/ are correct?
a) ii Only
b) i Only
c) ii and iii Only
d) i, ii and iii
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18. Neerdhur, sometimes seen in news is a:
a) Weather satellite of ISRO
b) Novel water harvesting technology
c) Robotic arm indigenously built in India
d) Multi-fuel domestic cooking stove
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19. With reference to Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP),
which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. The Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) is for capacity augmentation of National Waterway-1.
2. The project is being implemented with technical and investment support from World Bank.
3. Construction of multi modal terminals,jetties, river information system, channel marking, navigational lock, river training and conservancy works are to be undertaken as part of the project.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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20. Consider the following statements:
1. Mosul is a major city in Western Syria under IS control.
2. Nangarhar province of Afghanistan is located on the western side of Afghanistan along the border of Iran.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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21. Consider the following:
1. Westerly Jet stream at tropical latitude during onset period of monsoon.
2. Influence of the El Nino − Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
Which of the above statement/s can be attributed to the weakening of South Asian Monsoon?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
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22. Consider the following about BREXIT:
1. BREXIT refers to Britain?s withdrawal from the European Union.
2. Process of BREXIT was based on an executive order
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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23. World Health Organization (WHO) has certified India as free from which of the following diseases:
a) Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus
b) Yaw disease
c) Tuberculosis
d) Both a and b
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24. With reference to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is a multilateral export control regime.
2. It is a voluntary partnership among the participating countries to prevent only the proliferation of missiles.
3. It aims to curb proliferation of missiles capable of carrying above 500 kg payload for more than 300 km.
4. India is a non-member.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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25. Consider the following statements:
1. India Innovation Index is jointly published by NITI Aayog, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
2. Global Innovation Index (GII) is jointly published by Cornell University, INSEAD, and the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2