Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 27 NOVEMBER 2018

Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) :

1) FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety in India .
2) The FSSAI functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
3) The dietary supplement segment which include nutraceuticals, foods for special dietary use and foods for special medical purpose are also regulated by FSSAI.

Which of the above statements are true ?

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

Q2. Which of the following products in India are (geographical indications )GI tagged :

1) Joha Rice
2) Kangra Paintings
3) Bhagalpur silk
4) Patan Patola
5) Pattachitra

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

Q3. Which of the following statements regarding earthquakes are true ?

1) Majority of naturally-occurring earthquakes are triggered by natural events such as volcanic eruptions and meteor impact.
2) Almost 80% of all the planet's earthquakes occur along the rim of the Pacific Ocean, called the "Ring of Fire"; a region that encircles the Pacific Ocean and is home to 452 volcanoes.
3) The damage caused by earthquakes also depends on their depth and fault type.

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

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding HIV virus & its infection :

1) HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system and is known to affect almost every organ in the human body.
2) HIV-infected children have lower neuropsychological test scores thus reflecting reduced memory span, attention deficit and decreased visual-motor coordination among other conditions.
3) The key to achieving overall growth in HIV infected children is a good diet, 100% medicine compliance and regular physical activity.

Which of the above statements are true ?

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

Q5. A currency swap involves exchange of principal and interest in one currency for the same in another currency. It is considered to be a foreign exchange transaction.So far Government of India, has finalised currency swap arrangements with which of the following SAARC countries ?

1) Thailand
2) Nepal
3) Bhutan
4) Myanmar
5) Afghanistan

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

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ANSWER:

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