CURRENT AFFAIRS DAILY Mcqs AUGUST 10, 2018
CURRENT AFFAIRS DAILY MCQs AUGUST 10, 2018
1. Consider the following statements about the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. 1) RCEP is the world's largest economic bloc. 2) It is open to any other external economic partners.
Which of the above statement is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c Explanation:
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is the world's largest economic bloc, covering nearly half of the global economy. The arrangement is also open to any other external economic partners, such as nations in Central Asia and remaining nations in South Asia and Oceania.
2. Consider the following statements regarding the restricted area permit (RAP) regime. 1) The RAP is notified under the Foreigners (Restricted Areas) Order, 1963. 2) Citizens of all other countries except India who desire to enter and stay in protected or restricted area are required to obtain special permit from the competent authority. 3) Citizens of Pakistan and foreign nationals of Pakistani origin are the sole exceptions and are not allowed to enter such areas.
Choose the incorrect answer using the codes below.
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(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) None of the above
Answer: b Explanation:
Under the RAP regime foreign nationals are not normally allowed to visit protected or restricted area unless Government is satisfied that there are extra-ordinary reasons to justify their visit. Every foreigner, except citizen of Bhutan, who desires to enter and stay in protected or restricted area, is required to obtain special permit from competent authority having power to issue such permits to foreigner, seeking it. Citizens of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan and foreign nationals of Pakistani origin are exception and are not allowed to enter such areas.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Discovered Small Fields Policy of India. 1) It is aimed at extracting the Oil and Natural gas from the un-monetized small oil/gas fields with minimal risk. 2) Directorate General of Hydrocarbon is the nodal agency for its implementation.
Which of the above statement is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: d Explanation:
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas India launched the DSF Policy in 2016. It is aimed at extracting the Oil, Natural gas from the un-monetized small oil/gas discoveries that are available in the country. It provides an easy investment option for new and existing players with minimal risk.
4. Scientists have uncovered a stable body of liquid water on which of the following? (a) Mars (b) Neptune (c) Moon (d) None of the above
Answer: a Explanation:
Scientists have recently uncovered "a stable body of liquid water" on Mars. The liquid water is sitting below Mars' southern polar ice cap. It covers a well-defined, 20-kilometer-wide zone.
5. Consider the following statements in regard to the Maternity Benefit Amendment Act, 2017. 1) It has increased the duration of paid maternity leave available for women employees from the existing 12 weeks to 36 weeks. 2) The entire cost of providing leave to employees is borne by the National Women care fund of India under the Ministry of Women and Child development.
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Which of the above statement is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: d Explanation: The Maternity Benefit Amendment Act, 2017 has increased the duration of paid maternity leave available for women employees from the existing 12 weeks to 26 weeks. The entire cost of providing leave to the employees is borne by the employers.
6. Which of the following is true in regard to the Kakori Conspiracy. 1) A train was looted by revolutionary freedom fighters when it was nearing the town of Kakori. 2) Ram Prasad Bismil, Bismil, Khan, Chandrashekhar Azad, Rajendra Lahiri, Sachindra Bakshi, Keshab Chakravarty and a few others were the main participants in the conspiracy. 3) The loot was done to take the revenge of atrocities done on fellow Indians by the Britishers.
Choose the correct answer using the codes below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) All of the above
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Answer: c Explanation:
The train which was traveling from Shahjahanpur to Lucknow was looted by revolutionary freedom fighters when the train was nearing the town of Kakori in present-day Uttar Pradesh. The plan was hatched by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan but was executed by Bismil, Khan, Chandrashekhar Azad, Rajendra Lahiri, Sachindra Bakshi, Keshab Chakravarty and a few others. The revolutionaries did so in the want of money to fund their militant activities against the British government as they needed the cash to acquire weapons to carry forward their armed struggle.
7. Consider the following statements regarding the scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse. 1) It is being launched under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. 2) It is a Central Sector Scheme for identification, counseling, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through voluntary and other eligible organizations.
Choose the correct answer using the codes below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Explanation:
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It is being launched under the aegis of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
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