Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 NOVEMBER 2018

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding (Information Technology) IT amendment act 2008 :

1) It makes the owner of a given IP address responsible for content accessed or distributed through it; and makes corporations responsible for implementing effective data security practices and liable for breaches.
2) Section 69 of IT amendment act authorizes the Indian government to intercept, monitor, decrypt and block data at its discretion.
3) A per section 66 of IT act any electronic mail or electronic mail message for the purpose of causing annoyance or inconvenience or to deceive or to mislead the addressee or recipient about the origin of such messages shall be punishable for 3 years with a fine.

Which of the above statements are true ?

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

Q2. Which of the following statements regarding road construction using plastic technology are true ?

1) The roads built with polymerised asphalt last longer. The waterproofing quality ensures that the water doesn’t seep down, thus reducing wear and tear.
2) While asphalt roads are expected to last for three years, roads with plastic as an add-on aggregate ensures longevity of seven years.
3) The Central government has issued a directive that by default, plastic waste should be part of the bitumen mix while laying road be it panchayat, Public Works Department or even public-private partnership projects.

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

Q3. Consider the following statements with respect to Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB ) :

1) Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a non-statutory body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country.
2) it is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals.
3) It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.

Which of the above statements are true ?

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

Q4. Which of the following statements regarding premature births in India are true :

1) There is a strong association between adverse birth outcomes and sanitation access, gender-based harassment and physical labour.
2) Interventions that reduce domestic responsibilities related to water and sanitation may reduce rates of preterm birth.
3) Changed social norms related to gender-based harassment may also reduce rates of preterm birth and low infant birth weight in India

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

Q5. Which of the following tribes in Andaman & Nicobar islands are categorised as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) :

1) Shompens
2) Sentinelese
3) Onge
4) Jarawas
5) Nicobarese

a) 1,2 & 3only
b) 3,4 & 5 only 1,23 & 4 only
d) all of the above

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ANSWER:

1(d), 2(d), 3(b), 4(c), 5(d)