Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 12 August 2020

Q1. Recently, the Environmental Science and Pollution Research study had  suggested that CO2 in thermal springs are sourced from metamorphic decarbonation of carbonate rocks present deep in the Himalayan core along with magmatism and oxidation of graphite. Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) Carbon outflux from Earth’s interior to the exosphere through volcanic eruptions, fault zones, and geothermal systems contribute to the global carbon cycle that effects short and long term climate of the Earth.
2) The tropical forests role in regional and global climate, as well as the process of tectonic driven gas emission, needs to be considered while estimating emissions to the carbon cycle and thereby to global warming.
3) The Himalayan geothermal springs which cover about 10,000 square km in the Garhwal region of Himalaya, show a significant discharge of Carbon dioxide(CO2) rich water.

Options :

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above

Q2. Which of the following cultural heritage sites in India and their corresponding location states/UT’s are correctly matched?

1) Khajurahomonuments : Madhya Pradesh
2) JantarMantar : New Delhi
3) Monuments at Pattadakal : Karnataka

Options :

a) 1 & 3 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 2 only
d) 2 & 4 only

Q3. Jal Shakti Ministry today launched Swachh Bharat Mission, SBM Academy in New Delhi, as part of the ongoing week-long behaviour change campaign GandagiMukt Bharat. Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) Swachh Bharat Mission Academy, with its mobile based technology will significantly boost the capacity building efforts in training of Swachhagrahis as well as community-based organizations, NGOs and others associated with phase 2 of the mission.
2) SBM (G) Phase-II will be implemented from 2020-21 to 2024-25 .The fund sharing pattern between Centre and States will be 90:10 for North-Eastern States and Himalayan States and UT of J&K; 60:40 for other States; and 100% for other Union Territories.
3) It will continue to generate employment and provide impetus to the rural economy through construction of household toilets and community toilets, as well as infrastructure for SLWM such as compost pits, soak pits, waste stabilisation ponds, material recovery facilities etc.

Options :

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above

Q4. The Indian Armed Forces have decided to revive “Project Cheetah” amidst tensions with China recently. Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) Under the project, around 90 Heron drones of the services are to be upgraded with laser-guided bombs, air launched anti-tank guided missiles and air to ground anti-tank guided missiles.
2) The project is being launched to upgrade the Heron drones that are carrying out offensive operations against the enemies especially in the borders. They will also be used to counter terrorism in the future.
3) The Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is a medium-altitude UAV built in Israel.

Options :

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above

Q5. Which of the following state governments have launched a new scheme called the MukhyaMantriKisanSahayYojana ?The scheme will replace PradhanMantriFasalBimaYojana in the state for the current year. Also, it is simpler than that of PradhanMantriFasalBimaYojana. 

a) Bihar
b) Gujarat
c) Chattisgarh
d) West Bengal
 

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