Current Affairs MCQ: April 2020 (Part-II)
Current Affairs MCQ: April 2020 (Part-II)
Affairs
MCQ
(Consolidation)
April 2020
(Part-II)
1. With reference to Public Distribution System (PDS), consider (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Under it food grains are distributed at affordable prices.
2. It is a central sector scheme. 6. Which of the following statements is/are correct with
3. It is established under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, reference to seismic noise:
Food and Public Distribution. 1. It refers to the persistent vibration of the ground due
to human activity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. It obstructs a seismometer in calculating exact seismic
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
data caused by earthquakes.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. With reference to Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act
(FCRA), 2010, consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Under FCRA, organisations are required to register
themselves every five years. 7. Consider the following:
2. FCRA is implemented by the Ministry of External Affairs. Science Deals With
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 1. Pomology Trees and Woody Plants
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Arboriculture Fruits and Nuts
4. Floriculture Floral Plants
3. With reference to the ‘National Human Rights Commission’, Which of the pairs given above is/are NOT matched
consider the following statements: correctly?
1. It is a statutory body for the promotion of human rights (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
in the country.
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It is empowered to act against human rights violations
by government or private parties. 8. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana,
3. The retired members of the Commission are not eligible consider the following statements:
for further employment under the Central or a state 1. It is being administered by the Ministry of Agriculture
government. and Farmers Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. It is compulsory for loanee farmers availing Crop Loan
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only /KCC account for notified crops.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 3. The premium for Kharif and Rabi crops is 1.5% and 2%
respectively.
4. Which of the following can be used by the Reserve Bank of Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
India (RBI) to influence the value of Rupee? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Buying and selling US dollars. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Adjusting repo rate. (c) 1 and 3 only
3. Adjusting liquidity ratio. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only 9. With reference to Order Books, Inventories and Capacity
Utilisation Survey (OBICUS), consider the following:
(c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It provides an insight into the demand conditions faced
by the Indian manufacturing sector.
5. With reference to the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), consider
the following statements: 2. It helps to measure both economic activity and
inflationary pressures.
1. Negative IOD refers to the warmer western basin of
the Indian Ocean as compared to the eastern basin. 3. It is published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
2. A positive IOD brings below-average winter-spring Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
rainfall to southern and central Australia. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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10. With reference to the ‘Sovereign Gold Bonds’, consider the 15. With reference to the ‘Ways and Means Advances (WMA)’,
following statements: consider the following statements:
1. These are issued by the Government of India. 1. It is a facility only for the central government to borrow
2. The Bonds are restricted for sale only to resident from the Reserve Bank of India.
individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), Trusts, 2. The interest on WMA borrowings is charged at repo
Universities and Charitable Institutions. rate.
3. These can be bought from small finance banks and Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
payment banks. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 16. Consider the following statements :
1. Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) is an 24x7 online
11. Consider the following statements: fund transfer method.
1. Article 262 of the Indian Constitution deals with the 2. United Payment Interface (UPI) system merges multiple
inter-state water disputes. bank accounts into a single mobile application of any
2. States cannot approach the Supreme Court upon an participating bank.
unsatisfactory award given by a water dispute tribunal. 3. Under Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS) bank
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? details are not required for fund transfer.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only
(c) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
12. With reference to the “Targeted Long-term Repo Operations
(TLTRO)” consider the following: 17. Consider the following statements with reference to
1. It is a tool that lets banks borrow funds from the RBI. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC):
2. That funds do not need any collateral. 1. It is the second largest intergovernmental organization
in the world.
3. The funds can be invested in investment grade
corporate bonds only. 2. India is a member of OIC.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
13. Consider the following statements with reference to 18. With reference to the Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN), consider
Godavari river: the following statements:
1. Godavari river rises from Mahabaleshwar in 1. These are formed when gravitational energy of the
Maharashtra. materials, which are being pulled towards the black
hole, is converted into light.
2. Wainganga, Indravati and Kabini rivers are its
tributaries. 2. Blazars and Quasars are AGN but Radio Galaxies are
not.
3. It forms a delta.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
20. With reference to the ‘Geographical Indication (GI) status’, 2. Higher value of BOD means less polluted water which
consider the following statements: is beneficial for marine animals.
1. GI is used to identify goods having special characteristics Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
originating from a definite geographical territory. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. It is administered by the Controller General of Patents, (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Designs and TradeMarks, under the Ministry of
Commerce & Industry.
25. With reference to the Indian Red Cross Society, consider
3. In India, the registration of a GI is valid for a period of the following statements:
15 years. 1. It is a voluntary organization which provides relief in
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? times of emergencies and promotes health & care of
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only the vulnerable people.
2. The Union Health Minister is the President of the Indian
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
Red Cross Society.
21. With reference to the Nominal Effective Exchange Rate Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(NEER), consider the following statements: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. The NEER of the rupee is a weighted average of bilateral (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
exchange rates between the rupee and a basket of
foreign currencies. 26. Which of the following is/are a Zoonotic Disease?
2. A decrease in NEER index denotes depreciation in 1. Tuberculosis 2. Swine Flu
rupee’s value. 3. Bird Flu 4. Ebola
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 5. Covid-19
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 4 and 5 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
22. With regard to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, consider the
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
following statements:
1. The Bardoli Campaign of 1928 earned him the title of (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
‘Sardar’.
27. With reference to the ‘Bio-medical Waste Management
2. He was the first Home Minister of independent India.
Rules, 2016’, consider the following statements:
3. He established the modern all-India services system.
1. These have been notified by the Ministry of Health and
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Family Welfare.
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only 2. These establish a bar-code system for bags or
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 containers containing bio-medical waste for disposal.
3. Bio-medical waste includes treatment apparatus like
23. With reference to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank needles and syringes.
(AIIB), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is a multilateral development bank with members (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
from G-20 as well.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It allows for membership to sovereign entities only.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? 28. Consider the following statements with reference to the
United Nations General Assembly.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. All United Nations members are represented in the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
United Nations General Assembly.
2. The President of the General Assembly is elected every
24. With reference to the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD),
five year from among its members.
consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by
microorganisms to decompose organic matter under (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
aerobic reaction. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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29. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
1. Earth Day is celebrated to raise public awareness about (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
the environment and inspire people to save and protect
it. 34. With reference to “Reverse Vaccinology Technique”,
2. Earth Day celebration is coordinated globally by the consider the following statements:
Earth Day Network, a nonprofit organization. 1. It uses genetic information for producing vaccines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. It has been used for the first time in an attempt to treat
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Covid-19.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. It requires culturing of pathogens and is time
consuming.
30. With reference to the Brent crude oil, consider the following Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
statements: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
1. Brent crude oil is extracted from the fields near the (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
North Sea.
2. It has a lower sulphur content than the West Texas 35. With reference to the ‘Caspian Sea’, consider the following
Intermediate. statements:
3. India imports Brent crude oil from OPEC countries. 1. It is the world’s largest inland body of water.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. It is surrounded by Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only Iran.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
31. Consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Lord Minto shifted the capital of India from Calcutta to
Delhi in 1911. 36. With reference to Biofuels, consider the following
2. The Central Vista houses Rashtrapati Bhawan, statements:
Parliament House, Secretariat and India Gate. 1. Biofuel is the hydrocarbon fuel that is produced from
an organic matter over a longer period of time.
3. Rashtrapati Bhavan was designed by Herbert Baker.
2. The National Policy on Biofuels aims to achieve 20%
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
ethanol-blending and 5% biodiesel-blending by the
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only year 2030.
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
32. With reference to the Classical Swine Fever, consider the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
following statements:
1. It is a viral disease that can affect domestic and wild
37. The Ambubachi Mela is organised annually in Assam. It
swines as well as humans.
marks the:
2. There is no treatment available but it can be prevented
(a) Onset of spring
by timely vaccinations.
(b) Celebration of tea harvest
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Beginning of the new year
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(d) Annual menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The scheme is financed by contributions from 3. Its decisions are final and cannot be appealed before
employees only. a court of law.
3. It is mandatory for all employees under the scheme to Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
contribute. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
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39. With reference to the river ‘Ravi’, consider the following 44. With reference to Malaria, consider the following
statements: statements:
1. It rises from the Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir. 1. It is caused by Parasites.
2. The Indus Waters Treaty in 1960, allocated to India the 2. Malaria can be sexually transmitted.
unrestricted use of the water of river Ravi. 3. It can be transmitted through the shared use of needles
3. Shahpurkandi Dam Project is located on it. or syringes contaminated with blood.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 4. It is spread to people through the bites of infected
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only female Anopheles mosquitoes.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 4 only
40. During “Operation Twist”, the RBI performs which of the (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
following :
1. Selling of short term government securities. 45. Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:
2. Selling of long term government securities. (a) Arunachal Pradesh
3. Buying of short term government securities. (b) Meghalaya
4. Buying of long term government securities. (c) Assam
Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (d) Sikkim
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 46. Which of the following cases does not deal with
constitutional amendability power of the Parliament?
1. Shankari Prasad case
41. Consider the following statements with reference to
Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI): 2. Sajjan Singh case
1. The 73 rd Constitutional Amendment Act gave 3. S R Bommai case
constitutional status to PRI. 4. Golaknath case
2. The 12th Schedule of the Constitution mentions the Select the correct option using the codes given below.
subjects related to PRI.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
3. Part IX of the Constitution deals with PRI.
(c) 2 only (d) 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 47. Which of the following countries have not signed the
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)?
1. India 2. Pakistan
42. With reference to the ‘Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD)’, 3. China 4. North Korea
consider the following statements:
5. Israel
1. It tells how much direct sunlight is prevented from
reaching the ground by the aerosol particles in the Select the correct option using the codes given below.
atmosphere. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
2. The greater the value, the cleaner the air. (b) 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 48. With reference to the 12 th century philosopher
Basaveshwara, which of the following statements is /are
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
1. He is the founding saint of the Lingayat sect.
43. Abdul Ghaffar Khan was:
2. He revolted against the social evils of the traditionalistic
1. called the Frontier Gandhi. society.
2. the founder of the Rampa Rebellion. 3. He established the Anubhava Mantapa in which he
3. the first non-Indian to receive Bharat Ratna. held discussions exclusively with scholars of various
religions.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes
given below. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 on`ly (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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49. Pitch Black, recently seen in the news, is: 54. With reference to the application ‘PRIASoft’,consider the
(a) Indian help to tackle Australian bushfires following statements:
(b) Covid-19 help to India by Australia 1. It is a centralised accounting software intended for
maintenance of accounts by all the three levels of
(c) Multilateral air combat training exercise Panchayat.
(d) Bilateral naval exercise between India and Australia 2. It has been developed under the e-panchayat Mission
Mode Project.
50. With reference to the Saudi Vision 2030, consider the Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
following statements:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. It aims at reducing Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Saudi Arabia’s decision to abolish flogging as
punishment was a step taken in this direction.
55. With reference to the Electric Vehicles (EVs), consider the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
following statements:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) combine Hydrogen,
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Oxygen and Carbon to generate electric current.
2. Water and carbon dioxide are the only byproducts of
51. Consider the following statements with reference to FCEVs.
SVAMITVA Scheme:
3. FAME India is the government scheme to support
1. It is a scheme for mapping the land parcels in rural electric vehicles.
inhabited areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
2. It is a pan India scheme launched by the Ministry of
Panchayati Raj. (a) 1 only (b) 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It occurs during the winter only. (d) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
59. With reference to the ‘Global Terrorism Index’, consider 2. They aid in promotion of financial markets in India.
the following statements: 3. The first IFSC in India has been set up in Maharashtra.
1. It is released by the Stockholm International Peace
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Research Institution (SIPRI).
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
2. India moved to seventh position in 2019 from eighth
in 2018. (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. All minorities have the right to establish and administer
educational institutions of their choice.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. Minority educational institutions which do not seek
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
state-aids are not subject to regulatory power of the
state.
62. With reference to International Financial Services Centres
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
(IFSCs), consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. They can provide Indian corporates with easier access
to global financial markets. (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
Answers
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (a) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (a) 9. (b) 10. (b)
11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15. (b) 16. (b) 17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (b)
21. (c) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (a) 25. (a) 26. (d) 27. (c) 28. (a) 29. (c) 30. (c)
31. (a) 32. (b) 33. (a) 34. (a) 35. (a) 36. (a) 37. (d) 38. (c) 39. (b) 40. (a)
41. (c) 42. (a) 43. (c) 44. (a) 45. (c) 46. (b) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (c) 50. (c)
51. (a) 52. (a) 53. (d) 54. (c) 55. (c) 56. (d) 57. (c) 58. (c) 59. (b) 60. (b)
61. (a) 62. (b) 63. (a) 64. (c) 65. (d)