Current Affairs Test, 4 – 10 November 2018


1.

Consider the following statements about “Yamal Peninsula” which is in the news:

  1. The peninsula consists mostly of Permafrost ground, and is located near the Antarctic Circle.
  2. This contains one of the biggest natural gas reserves on the planet.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 & 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

2.

Consider the following statements about “Indian Giant Squirrels”:

  1. It is mostly restricted to North eastern states of India.
  2. It is mostly found in the Evergreen and Deciduous forest of India.
  3. It is “Endangered” as per IUCN Red List.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
1 & 2 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
2 & 3 only

3.

Consider the following statements about “Palau”:

  1. It is present in the Western Pacific Ocean and is the first country to ban sunscreen to save corals.
  2. It is a part of “Polynesia” region in the Western Pacific Ocean.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
Only1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 & 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

4.

Why the Coral Reefs are called as “Tropical Rain Forest of Ocean”?

A
As the coral reef exists mainly near the Tropical Belt.
B
Coral reef needs abundant rainfall and Tropical belt climatic condition mimics that condition.
C
Coral Reef supports many creatures and species and is very rich in that sense.
D
None of these.

5.

Consider the following statements about “Dhokra Sculptures”:

  1. It uses the Cire-Perdue casting method.
  2. Dancing girl of Mohenjodaro is the oldest specimen made form Cire-Perdue method.
  3. Adilabad Dokra has got the GI Tag.

Choose the correct statement from the codes given below:

A
1 & 2 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
2 & 3 only

6.

This local wind system is a strong southerly or southeasterly wind which blows on the “Malabar Coast” of India during the months of September and October and marks the end of the southwest monsoon. These references are with respect to which local wind?

A
Chinook
B
Fohn
C
Elephanta
D
Sirocco

7.

“Bhungroo Technology” sometimes seen in the news is related to -

A
Stubble Burning
B
Air Pollution Control
C
Cryogenic Engine
D
Water Harvesting

8.

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis RBI:

  1. The level of Contingency Reserve (CR) now covers about a quarter of the total Currency Reserve of the RBI.
  2. Contingency Reserve is meant to cover a situation where rupee appreciates against one or more of the currencies in the basket.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 & 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

9.

What does the term “Seigniorage” mean?

A
Difference between the value of new notes printed by RBI and the cost of printing and distribution.
B
Surplus with the RBI which it gives as Dividend to Government.
C
Adhering to BASEL-III norms.
D
Maintaining Capital Adequacy Ratio of 9%.

10.

Consider the following statements related to “Hope Island”:

  1. This is a small tadpole shaped Island situated off the coast of Rann of Kutch in Arabian Sea.
  2. Hope Island is a nesting ground of Vulnerable Olive Ridley turtle.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 & 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

11.

Consider the following statements:

  1. Seychelles is an archipelago present in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and is a part of African Union.
  2. Seychelles is the first country in the world to issue Sovereign “Blue Bond”.
  3. Strategically located “Assumption Island” is a part of Seychelles archipelago.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
2 & 3 only

12.

Consider the following statements:

  1. “GRIHA” (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is the project of UNEP in collaboration with Melinda Gates Foundation.
  2. Green Buildings are structures that utilize more energy than conventional buildings.
  3. Environmental Information System (ENVIS) is a Central Sector Scheme of the MoEF and has been implemented since 1982.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
2 & 3 only

13.

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis RBI:

  1. Contingency Fund of RBI represents the provision for unrealised market to market gain/losses.
  2. Currency and Gold Revaluation Account of RBI represents the provision for unforeseen contingencies.
  3. Economic Survey 2016-17 pointed that RBI is having enough surplus and shall transfer to the tune of Rs 4 lakh crore to the Government.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
2 & 3 only

14.

Consider the following statements about “INS Arihant”:

  1. It uses the diesel electric engine as its power source and has to surface weekly to get oxygen for fuel combustion.
  2. India is the fourth country only after US, China and Russia to have a Nuclear Submarine.
  3. INS Arihant is the outcome of Project P-75.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
None of the above

15.

Consider the following statements:

  1. Sabarimala temple complex is present in Periyar Tiger Reserve.
  2. Periyar Tiger Reserve forms the watershed of Periyar and Pampa River.
  3. Sabarimala temple is located on the banks of River Bharathappuzha.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
1 & 2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
2 & 3 only

16.

Consider the following statements:

  1. Golan Heights is used by Israel as “Buffer Zone” against Lebanon.
  2. “Sea of Galilee” is a freshwater lake in Israel and is lowest fresh water lake on the Earth.
  3. “Sea of Galilee” is fed by River Jordan.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
2 and 3 only

17.

Consider the following statements:

  1. World Energy Outlook Report is released by International Energy Agency (IEA).
  2. IEA was established in the wake of the 1998 economic crisis, and its headquarters is at Paris, France.
  3. India has become the Member of Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programme (AMF TCP) under International Energy Agency.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
1 and 3 only

18.

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis recently launched portal ‘psbloansin59minutes.com’:

  1. This portal is specially designed to give loans within 59 minutes to farmers and self help groups (SHGs).
  2. There is mandatory requirement of collaterals in getting loan from this portal.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

19.

Consider the following statements about Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) which is in news:

  1. PCA framework is applicable to all Commercial Banks and Cooperative Banks.
  2. The PCA framework specifies the trigger points or the level in which the RBI will intervene with corrective action.
  3. Under PCA, RBI can change the Bank Board too.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
2 and 3 only

20.

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Particulate Matters’:

  1. Particulate Matters (PM) are useful in the process of Condensation and Cloud Formation.
  2. PM10 is more dangerous than PM2.5.
  3. Only synthetic components constitute the Particulate Matters.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
1 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
2 and 3 only

21.

Recently, 490 Indian Star Tortoise have been seized. Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Indian Star Tortoise:

  1. It is threatened mainly due to Exotic Pet trade.
  2. “Chinar Wildlife Sanctuary” is the only rehabilitation centre for Star Tortoise in India.
  3. It is mainly found in dry areas and scrub forest of India and Sri Lanka.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
3 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
2 and 3 only

22.

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis “Operation Green”:

  1. Food Corporation of India (FCI) will act as nodal agency for short term food stabilisation measures.
  2. The grant-in-aid for long term integrated value chain projects for Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO) will be at the rate of 70% of the eligible project cost in all areas.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

23.

Central Board of Directors (CBD) of RBI is in news. Consider the following statements about “Central Board of Directors”:

  1. .RBI is generally controlled by CBD and the members have tenure of 3 years.
  2. RBI Governor and its Deputy Governors are Official Directors.
  3. This CBD has two Government representatives from the Finance Ministry too.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
3 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
2 and 3 only

24.

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis CISF (Central Industrial Security Force):

  1. It was formed in 1969 by an act of Parliament and is under the Ministry of Defence.
  2. It provides security cover to Public Sector Enterprises only.
  3. It has some reserve battalions that work with State Governments to protect law and order.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
3 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2, 3
D
2 and 3 only

25.

Consider the following statements:

  1. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) are the statutory body set up under Wildlife (Protection) Act-1972.
  2. Project Tiger is the “Central Sector Scheme” launched by the Ministry of Forest.

Choose the correct statement/s from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

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