Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 29 May 2018

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 29 May 2018

1. In which of the following ways does the International Solar Alliance seek to bring down the costs of producing solar power?

1. Promotion of research and development, particularly in areas of efficient storage systems
2. Promoting standardisation in the use of equipment and processes for generating electricity

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None

2. Consider the following statements about HortiNet mobile application

1. It is developed by Department of Horticulture
2. It will minimise disruption to trade in horticulture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None

3. Which of the following committee was constituted by government to suggest the methodology for introducing Producer Price Index (PPI) in India

(a) BN Srikrishna committee
(b) Professor B. N. Goldar
(c) Shri Y H Malegam
(d) Dr. M. Veerappa Moily committee

4. Which of the following sector have highest constitution among the 8 core industries in India.

(a) Coal
(b) Electricity
(c) Fertilizer
(d) Refinery product

5. Strategies for combating drug resistance include all except which of the following practice?

(a) Responsible and appropriate drug therapy prescribed by medical personnel
(b) Responsible use of drugs by patients
(c) Restrictions on the use of antibiotics in animal feeds
(d) Distribution of free prescription drugs to underdeveloped countries

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Answer:

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