Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 18 June 2022

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17 June 2022

Q.1) With reference to genetically engineered mosquitoes, consider the following statements:

1. These mosquitoes will only work to reduce numbers of target mosquito species.
2. Genetically engineered mosquitoes are an alternative to insecticides to control insect populations.
3. It could help save half the world’s population from the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) Kuril Islands sometimes seen in news, it is occupied by 

(a) Japan
(b) South Korea 
(c) North Korea  
(d) Russia 

Q.3) With reference to regarding the Draft Battery Swapping Policy, consider the following statements: 

1. Battery swapping is an alternative that involves exchanging discharged batteries for charged ones.
2. As per policy, vehicles with swappable batteries will be sold without a battery.
3. Bureau of Energy Efficiency will be responsible for the implementation of battery-swapping networks across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 
(d) 2 only

Q.4) Which among the following countries government has recently ban the India out campaign?

(a) Maldives 
(b) Bangladesh 
(c) Myanmar 
(d) Sri Lanka 

Q.5) With reference to regarding phone tapping rules in India, consider the following statements: 

1. It is governed by The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
2. In the states, only police have the powers to tap phones. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2 
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only

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