Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 28 August 2018

Q1. Which of the following are the features of the latest Drone regulations issued by the central government :

1) All drones except nano and those owned by NTRO, ARC and Central Intelligence Agencies are to be registered and issued with Unique Identification Number (UIN).
2) The regulation defines “No Drone Zones” around airports;near international border, Vijay Chowk in Delhi; State Secretariat Complex in State Capitals, strategic locations/vital and military installations; etc.
3) For flying in controlled Airspace, filing of flight plan and obtaining Air Defence Clearance (ADC) /Flight Information Centre (FIC) number shall be necessary along with Minimum manufacturing standards and training requirements of Remote Pilots.

A) 1 & 2only
B) 2 & 3only
C) 1 & 3 only
D) All of the above

Q2. With the WHO listing H. pylori among the 16 antibiotic-resistant bacteria that pose the greatest menace to human health, there has been a growing concern about the bacteria and finding new treatments for the infection.Which of the following compounds is an active compound that can kill anti biotic resistant bacteria H.pylori ?

a) Acetic acid
b) Ellagic acid
c) Benzoic acid
d) Pyrolic acid

Q3. India joins the exclusive club of nations using biofuel in aviation.Which of the following are the advantages of using jet biofuel in the aviation sector ?

1) It reduces the amount of (sulphur oxide) Sox emissions by around 99% along with other ghg’s by 15%.
2) It will lead to superior engine performance and reduced maintenance cost for the airline operators.
3) Commercialization of biofuel promises large-scale employment avenues both in formal and informal sectors.

A) 1 & 2only
B) 2 & 3only
C) 1 & 3 only
D) All of the above

Q4. Arogyamitras are trained inorder to pursue the goal of PM janarogyayojana in the country. Which of the following are the functions of arogyamitras outside the PHC’s :

1) Educate people about the scheme and distribute brochures and other material
2) To coordinate with Empanelled hospitals and help conduct camps.
3) Facilitate Patients in procuring medicines.

A) 1 & 2only
B) 2 & 3only
C) 1 & 3 only
D) All of the above

Q5. “World of Work” report is published by which of the following international organisations ?

A) World Bank
B) WTO
C) ILO
D) Transparency International

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Answer:

1 (D), 2 (B), 3 (D), 4 (A), 5 (C)