Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 1 DECEMBER 2018

Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to Kimberly Process certification (KP) :

1) The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is the process established in 2000 to prevent "conflict diamonds" from entering the mainstream rough diamond market by a United Nations General Assembly Resolution.
2) India is the founding member of KPCS and is actively involved in KP activities to ensure that almost 99% of the diamond trade in the world is conflict free.
3) The Kimberley Process has made valuable developmental impact in improving the lives of most people dependent on the trade in diamonds.

Which of the above statements are true ?

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

Q2. Which of the following statements regarding renewable purchase obligation & power purchase are true :

1) Renewable Purchase Obligation refers to the obligation imposed by law on some entities to either buy electricity generated by specified ‘green’ sources, or buy, in lieu of that, ‘renewable energy certificates (RECs)’ from the market
2) RECs are issued to companies that produce green power, who to sell it at a preferable tariff to distribution companies.
3) Ministry of Power has mandated that 21 per cent of all power purchased by a power distribution company during FY22 will have to be generated from renewable sources.

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

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding DSPE act 1946 :

1) Delhi Special Police Establishment Act of 1946 requires the government to get the prior approval of the selection committee led by the Prime Minister before “transferring” or withdrawing work from the CBI Director.
2) Central Bureau of Investigation need not seek prior permission of any other State for investigation under the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act if consent has been taken from the State where the case is registered.
3) Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2014 amends the prosecution procedures taken by CBI in corruption cases.

Which of the above statements are true ?

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

Q4. Increasing farm output beyond sustainable levels can cause permanent damage to ecosystems, which of the following are the not possible after effects of such expansion ?

1) Soil erosion
2) Global warming
3) Pollution with plastic mulching.
4) Loss of biodiversity
5) Ozone depletion

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 1,4& 4 only
c) 2 & 5 only
d) 3 & 5 only

Q5. Which of the following south American countries shares a border with the Andes mountains ?

a) Chile
b) Brazil
c) Argentina
d) Venezuela

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ANSWER:

1(d), 2(c), 3(a), 4(c), 5(b)