Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 09 November 2015

:: National ::

1. Consider the following statements and mark the correct answer.

a) Ozone is naturally found at the ground level and its concentration is 1% of the total gases present at the ground level.
b) Ozone layer absorbs 97–99% of the Sun's medium-frequency ultraviolet light, which otherwise would potentially damage exposed life forms near the surface.

A) a only
B) b only
C) Both
D) None

:: International ::

2. Which among the following is correct regarding Non proliferation treaty?

a) The Treaty represents the only binding commitment in a multilateral treaty to the goal of disarmament by the nuclear-weapon States.
b) Opened for signature in 1968, the Treaty entered into force in 1970.
c) Treaty establishes a safeguards system under the responsibility of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
d) India is a party to the NPT.

A) a, b and c
B) a and b only
C) b, c and d
D) c and d only

3. Diclofenac drug has been banned by government for the protection of which bird?

A) Parrot
B) Sparrow
C) Vulture
D) None of the above

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