Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 20 August 2018
Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 20 August 2018
Q1.
1) The objective of prompt corrective action framework (PCA) is to facilitate
banks to take corrective measures including those prescribed by RBI, in timely
manner to restore their financial health.
2) PCA framework is invoked on banks when they breach any of three key
regulatory trigger points (or thresholds). They are capital to risk weighted
assets(CRAR),net non-performing assets (NPA) and Return on Assets (RoA).
Which of the above statements regarding RBI’s PCA framework are true ?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both are true
D) None of the above
Q2. The national disaster management authority(NDMA) is chaired by :
A) The president of India
B) The prime minister of India
C) The cabinet secretary
D) The home minister
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding 4D printing technology :
1) It uses the same techniques of 3D printing through computer-programmed
deposition of material in successive layers to create a three-dimensional
object. However, 4D printing adds the dimension of transformation over time.
2) 4D printed facades would offer simplicity of installation and direct
actuation caused by weather conditions, eliminating any need for a larger
controlling system or input energy.
3) It is also used for making biomedical resins.
A) 1 & 2only
B) 2 & 3only
C) 1 & 3 only
D) All of the above
Q4. Which of the following statements regarding world customs organisation (WCO) are true?
1) The WCO is internationally acknowledged as the global centre of customs
expertise and plays a leading role in the discussion, development, promotion and
implementation of modern customs systems and procedures.
2) India is an active member of the organisation
3) it is headquartered in Geneva,Switzerland
A) 1 & 2 only
B) 2 & 3only
C) 1 & 3 only
D) All of the above
Q5. Which of the following rivers of Kerala are east flowing ?
1) Kabani
2) Bhavani
3) Pambar
A) 1 & 2 only
B) 2 & 3 only
C) 1 & 3only
D) All of the above