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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 29 August 2019
Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 29 August 2019
Q1. The government has commissioned a ₹9.3 crore study to assess the microbial diversity along the entire length of the Ganga. Which of the followings statements regarding the same stand true ?
1) The aim of the mission is to indicate the type of “contamination” (sewage
and industrial) in the river and “threat to human health (antibiotic resistance
surge)”.
2) According to earlier studies, the levels of resistance genes that lead to
“superbugs” in river Ganga were about 60 times greater during the pilgrimage
months of May and June than at other times of the year.
3) Ganga is also said to have the presence of E.coli bacteria which are largely
harmless, though some species have been linked to intestinal disease as well as
aggravating antibiotic resistance.
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above
Q2. Consider the following pairs of countries with their parliaments :
1) Afghanistan : Shora
2) Libya : Seimas
3) Bangladesh : Jatia Parliament
4) France : National assembly
5) China : National congress
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched ?
a) 1,2 & 3 only
b) 1,3& 4 only
c) 2,4 & 5 only
d) 2,3 & 5 only
Q3. India’s proposal to upgrade the protection of star tortoises), the smooth-coated otter) and small-clawed otters (Anoyx cinereus) in CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species on Wild Fauna and Flora) have been approved.
Which of the following statements regarding the same are true ?
1) These species have been listed under Appendix I of CITES and will now
enjoy the highest degree of protection as there will be a complete international
ban enforced on their trade.
2) Appendix I of CITES lists species that are the most vulnerable among
CITES-listed animals and plants.
3) The star tortoises which are categorized as ‘vulnerable’ by the International
Union of Conservation of Nature will witness a decline greater than 30% by 2025
if the exploitation continues or expands.
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above
Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to the commonwealth parliamentary association :
1) The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), previously known as the
Empire Parliamentary Association, is an organisation which works to support good
governance, democracy and human rights.
2) The Association's supreme authority is the General Assembly, constituted by
delegates to the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. The business and
activities of the CPA are managed by an Executive Committee, which reports to
the General Assembly.
3) The CPA Headquarters Secretariat is based in Geneva.
Which of the above statements are true ?
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above
Q5. The joint military exercise “Shaheen VIII” which took place between Pakistan and China at the chinese city of Holton, is closer to which of the following places in India ?
a) Gangtok
b) Dipu
c) Ladakh
d) Darjeeling
