Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 24 MAY 2019

Q1. Consider the following statements :

1) CFC-11 is one of a class of compounds called chlorofluorocarbons that destroy atmospheric ozone. They are also potent greenhouse gases that contribute to atmospheric warming.
2) Chlorofluorocarbons were outlawed for almost all uses by the Montreal Protocol, an international pact negotiated decades ago to preserve the layer of ozone that blocks ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
3) Excessive amounts of some types of UV radiation can cause skin cancer and eye damage in people and are harmful to crops and other vegetation.

Which of the above statements are true ?

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

Q2. Which of the following constitute the problems of Indian forestry ?

1) Inadequate and dwindling forest cover.
2) High concessions to tribals and local people.
3) Crowded transportation facilities
4) Low productivity
5) Forest fires

a) 1,2& 4 only
b) 3,4 & 5 only
c) 1,4 & 5 only
d) all of the above

Q3. Which of the following statements regarding UNESCO’s report on women representation in research studies are true ?

1) Women remain considerably under-represented across STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) studies and careers across the globe.
2) The reason is because most young women do not identify with STEM and assume these subjects won’t align with their desire to be creative and make an impact in the world.
3) According to UNESCO, majority of women participation is in south & west asia than in central asia.

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

Q4. The IAF successfully fired the BrahMos air version missile from its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. Which of the following statements regarding the same are true ?

1) The BrahMos missile provides Indian Air Force a much desired capability to strike from large stand-off ranges on any target at sea or on land with pinpoint accuracy by day or night and in all weather conditions.
2) The air launched BrahMos missile is a 2.5 ton supersonic air to surface cruise missile with ranges of close to 300 km, designed and developed by BAPL.
3) IAF became the first Air Force in the world to have successfully fired an air launched 2.8 Mach surface attack missile of this category on a sea target with this launch.

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

Q5. The “Tajmahal declaration” is associated with which of the following phenomenons ?

a) Initiative by ASI to protect the rich and cultural heritage of Taj for the next 100 years.
b) Making the surroundings of the Taj free from plastic pollution.
c) Policy to mitigate the effects of acid rain on the monument.
d) To build a statue of Shah JAhan the emperor in front of the Taj to attract tourists.