Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 07 February 2020

Q1. Centre has asked the Pharma industry to abide by the voluntary Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) codes mandatorily . Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) The Uniform Code of Pharmaceuticals Marketing Practices, 2014 ("UCPMP Code") is a voluntary code issued by the Department Of Pharmaceuticals relating to marketing practices for Indian Pharmaceutical Companies and as well medical devices industry.
2) At present, the UCPMP Code is applicable on Pharmaceutical Companies and Medical Representatives only.
3) The UCPMP Code provides that no gifts, pecuniary advantages or benefits in kind may be supplied, offered or promised, to persons qualified to prescribe or supply drugs, by a pharmaceutical company or any of its agents.

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

Q2. Arrange the following Ramsar wetland sites in India from West to eastern part of the country :

A) Rudrasagar
B) SurinsarMansar
C) Sambharlake
D) Ropar

a) ABCD
b) DCBA
c) CDBA
d) CBDA

Q3. Which of the following statements regarding India’s SAGAR initiative stands true ?

1) In 2015, India went public with his SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region) strategy, making it the cornerstone of its engagement with the Indian Ocean rim and islands.
2) The goal is to seek a climate of trust and transparency; respect for international maritime rules and norms by all countries; sensitivity to each other`s interests; peaceful resolution of maritime issues; and increase in maritime cooperation.
3) It is in line with the principles of Indian Ocean Rim Association.

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

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the term ‘Gig economy‘recentlyseen in news :

1) The gig economy is based on flexible, temporary, or freelance jobs, often involving connecting with clients or customers through an online platform.
2) The gig economy can benefit workers, businesses, and consumers by making work more adaptable to the needs of the moment and demand for flexible lifestyles.
3) Workers who prefer a traditional career path and the stability and security that come with it will be encouraged in industries in a gig economy.

Which of the above statements stands true ?

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

Q5. Recently a new natural gas field containing 80 trillion cubic feet of gas was discovered near which of the following cities in the west asianregion ?

a) Tripoli
b) Abudhabi
c) Baghdad
d) Tehran

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Answer :

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