Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 18 NOVEMBER 2018

Q1. Consider the following statements about microplastics :

1) Microplastics settle in phytoplankton, or the microscopic organisms at the base of the marine food chain. So, phytoplankton-eating fish are at risk.
2) Microplastics are more abundant in land than in the water.
3) Even though the U.S. and Europe manufacture most of the plastic, Asia seems to be leading in marine debris because of its population density and poor waste management.

Which of the bove statements are true ?

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

Q2. Which of the following statements regarding naturopathy are true ?

1) Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine that employs an array of pseudoscientific practices branded as "natural", "non-invasive", and as promoting "self-healing".
2) Naturopathic study and practice rely on unscientific notions, often leading naturopathic doctors to diagnoses and treatments that have no factual merit.
3) In some countries it is a criminal offense for naturopaths and naturopathic doctors to label themselves as medical professionals.

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

Q3. Which of the following are the tributaries of river Cauvery ?

1) Amaravathi
2) Noyyal
3) Shimsha
4) Bhima
5) Musi

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

Q4. Which of the following statements regarding RTI act are true ?

1) The RTI Act envisages the appointment of individuals with eminence in different fields: management, science and technology, media, social service, administration, governance.
2) All bodies notified by the central govt. or state govt. including those bodies owned, controlled & substantially financed either directly or indirectly comes under the definition of “public authority “ under the RTI act.
3) Offices like RAW,IB,CBI & PMO etc are excluded under the RTI act.

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

Q5. “Quami ekta week” is being celebrated across the country for which of the following purposes :

a) To integrate the culture of north eastern parts of the country to the other areas.
b) to foster and reinforce the spirit of communal harmony and national integration.
c) to make people aware of the tribal culture and to spread them to the rest of the country.
d) to foster a spirit of competitiveness amongst the youth of the country

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ANSWER:

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