Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 06 October 2019

Q1. In a major decision to give a boost to Electric Vehicles in country, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has approved amendments in Electric Vehicle Charging Guidelines and Specifications.

Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) In order to address the range of issues of the Electric Vehicle Owners, a phase-wise installation of an appropriate network of Charging Infrastructure throughout the country has been envisaged in the Guidelines.
2) Assuming that most of the charging of EVs would take place at homes or at offices where the decision of using Fast or Slow chargers would rest on the consumers, it has been clarified in the guidelines that private charging at residences/offices shall be permitted and DISCOMs may facilitate the same.
3) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency,the statutory body under Ministry of Power has been nominated as the Central Nodal Agency.

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

Q2. Prime Minister NarendraModi today paid tributes to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his 162nd birth anniversary. He said in a tweet that contribution in the freedom struggle is a source of inspiration for the countrymen.

Which of the following books /organisations were associated with Shyamji Krishna Varma ?

1) The Indian Sociologist
2) India house
3) Indian Home rule society

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

Q3. AIM NITI Aayog, UNDP India Jointly Launch Youth Co:Lab to accelerate youth-led social entrepreneurship and innovation in India.Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) With the world’s largest youth population millions in the county are entering the workforce every year, it is critical for India to create a robust employment and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
2) Targeted at supporting young people overcome challenges, UNDP and AIM, NITI Aayog will empower young people through innovative development ideas.
3) In this regard, Youth Co:Lab will convene social innovation challenges at the national and sub-national level, which will invite young people in the age group of 18-29 years and start-ups to showcase their proposed ideas and solutions to tackle some of the region’s biggest social challenge.

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

Q4. Consider the following statements :

1) As per reports, worldwide flights produce around 895mT of carbon dioxide annually more than humans produce globally in a year.
2) However aviation industry plays a huge role in the delivery of aid and medical facilities to disaster struck regions, in the delivery of fresh produce, cutting travel time as well as providing employment opportunities.
3) Bio-fuel derived devices sources such as algae, jatropha or waste by products have been shown to reduce the carbon footprint of aviation fuel by upto 80% over a full life cycle.

Which of the above statements are true ?

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

Q5. It is a town on a strip of land between the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake, in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for its temples and monuments built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries.TheAncient port town has historical connection with China and Buddhism.

Which of the following is the place mentioned in the above description ?

a) Mahabaleshwar
b) Mamallapuram
c) Kodungalloor
d) Poompuhar

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Answer :

1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5.(b)