Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 DECEMBER 2018

Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to ocean acidification :

1) Ocean acidification can be defined as the ongoing, consistent decrease in the pH of the Ocean water.
2) The absorption of the CO2 by the world’s Oceans helps in mitigating the climatic effects of Carbon Dioxide emissions. But the decrease in the pH will give negative impact to the oceanic organisms such as the Calcifying animals.
3) Marine animals interact in complex food webs that may be disrupted by ocean acidification due to losses in key species that will have trouble creating calcium carbonate shells in acidified waters.

Which of the above statements are true ?

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

Q2. Which of the following statements with respect to section 144CrPC (unlawful assembly ) are true ?

1)The section was used for the first time in 1861 by the British Raj, and thereafter became an important tool to stop all nationalist protests during the Indian independence movement, and its use in independent India remains controversial as little has changed.
2)No order under this section shall remain in force for more than two months from the making thereof: Provided that, if the State Government considers it necessary so to do for preventing danger to human life, health or safety or for preventing a riot or any affray
3) However this section cannot be declared in a place of religious sanctity or around its premises at any cost.

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

Q3. Which of the following statements regarding ‘BetibachaoBetiPadhao’ scheme are nottrue ?

1) One of the main components includea nation-wide campaign to increase awareness on celebrating the Girl Child & enabling her education. The campaign will be aimed at ensuring girls are born, nurtured and educated without discrimination to become empowered citizens of this country with equal rights.
2) At the Panchayat level, the state govt.shaving jurisdiction over the concerned Gram Panchayat/Ward would be responsible for the overall coordination & supervision for effectively carrying out activities under the Plan.
3) A Monitoring System will be put in place right from National, State, District, Block and Village levels to track progress on monitorable targets, outcomes and process indicators.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 & 2only

Q4. Which of the following are the measures taken by RBI to infuse liquidity into the money market :

1) Open market operations (OMO)
2) Increasing SLR ( statutory liquidity ratio )
3) Reducing repo rates
4) MCLR reduction ( Marginal cost of funds based lending rates )

a) 1 & 2only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3only
d) 2 & 4 only

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding caffeine consumption :

1) Caffeine is a naturally-occurring substance found in the leaves, seeds, and/or fruit of more than 60 plants.
2) Caffeine has been a major contributor of causing chronic toxicity in river Yamuna.
3) Studies have shown that drinking three to four cups of caffeinated coffee a day is linked to a lower risk of developing stroke and coronary artery disease.

Which of the above statements are true ?

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

Q6. The “ Global Financial Stability Report ‘’ is published by which of the following world organisations ?

a) World Bank
b) IMF
c) WTO
d) UNCTAD

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ANSWER:

1(d), 2(a), 3(b), 4(c), 5(d), 6(b)