UPSC 2015 Prelims Current Affairs Free Test Series – MCQ’s – Test 3

1. Consider the following about Karnataka Sahitya Sammelana :

1. The 80^th edition was held at Madikeri and the 81^st edition at Shravanabelagola.
2. Siddalingiah (Dalit poet) presided over the 81^st edition held in 2015.

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both
4. None

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2. Consider the following about Australian Open Tennis tournament of 2015:

1. Leander Paes – Martina Hingis pair won the Mixed Doubles title
2. Leander Paes has highest member of slam Victories among Indians.

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both
4. None

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3. Consider the following

1. Subham Banerjee has built a low cost Robotics Braille printer to aid the blind.
2. He is a person of Indian origin (PIO) living in California.
3. 1) Only
4. 2) Only
5. Both
6. None

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4. Consider the following about G20 :

1. G20 consists of 19 Countries and the European Union
2. G20 is an international forum for Governments and Central bank governors.
3. G20 nations account for 85% of world GDP and 80% of world trade.
4. The 2014 edition of G20 Summit was held in Brisbane Australia.

Select the ans:

1. 1,2,3
2. 1,3,4
3. 3.4
4. All four

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5. The 13^th Amendment between India and Sri Lanka was signed between

1. Rajiv Gandhi and Kumaratunga
2. Rajiv Gandhi and Jayewardene
3. Indira Gandhi and Jayewardene
4. None of the above

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6. The Kalasa Banduri river dispute is between :

1. Karnataka Maharashtra
2. Karnataka Goa
3. Goa Maharashtra
4. Karnataka Andhra

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7. The ‘Jan Aushadhi’ drug brand created by Government of India envisages the following:

1. Government will procure medicine from international drug manufacturer and brand them ‘Jan Aushadhi’
2. Bureau of Pharma Public Sector undertakings of India (BPPI) is the nodel agency for implementing this project.

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both
4. None

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8. The JNNURM 2.0 version is being renamed as Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transport (AMRUT). Consider the following :

1. It will be a 5yr programme with a total investment of 2 Lakh
2. The new additions would include digitisation and wifi zones in cities.

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both
4. None

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9. Consider the following regarding the RIC(Russia India China) Summit:

1. China and Russia decided to back India in moving a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism
2. India had moved this resolution 19 years back but has remained inconclusive ever since
3. 1) Only
4. 2) Only
5. Both
6. None

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10. Indian External Affairs Minister recently launched a diplomacy magazine in China called

1. India Perspectives
2. Indian Perspective
3. India’s Perspective
4. None of the above

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11. The Kalasa Banduri Nala project envisages diversion of waters from R.Mahadayi to

1. Krishna
2. Cauvery
3. Malaprabha
4. Ghataprabha

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12. The Chairpersons of the 14^th Finance Commission is

1. Rangarajan
2. Subba Rao
3. V.Reddy
4. None of the above

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13. Consider the following about algae :

1. It can’t absorb atmospheric Carbon dioxide
2. It has no role in Carbon sequestration.

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both*
4. None

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14. Radio waves are used for communication and broad casting. Consider the following :

1. FM transmission uses frequencies from 88 MHz to 108 MHz, Whereas mobile service providers use radio waves in range 900-1800 MHz.
2. FM transmission uses frequencies from 900-1800 MHz , whereas mobile service providers use radio waves in range of 88-108 MHz

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both
4. None

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15. According to WHO around 1/3^rd of Cancer deaths are due to which of these:

1. High body mass index
2. Low fruit and vegetables intake
3. Tobacco use
4. Lack of physical activity
5. Alcohol use
6. High air pollution

Select the ans :

1. 1,3,5,6
2. 1,2,4,5,6
3. 1,2,3,4,5
4. 2,4,6

16. The Kalasa Banduri Nala project in Karnataka is a

1. Drinking water provision project
2. Irrigation project of R.Malaprabha

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both
4. None

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17. Section 66A is being termed as a hindrance to Freedom of Speech and Expression and hence draconian. It is under which of the following laws:

1. Information Technology Act
2. Indian Penal Code
3. Criminal Procedure Code
4. Income Tax Act

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18. Consider the following regarding anti doping in sports:

1. WADA (World Anti Doping Agency) regulates doping issues among international sports persons during international events.
2. India doesn’t have its own anti doping agency.

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both
4. None

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19. Consider the following regarding political party funding

1. Sec 29(C) of Representation of Peoples Act (RPA) mandates all contributions above Rs 10,000 be disclosed to Election Commission of India(ECI)
2. All Contribution below Rs 10,000 aren’t subject to audit

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both
4. None

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20. Consider the National Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2014

1. It provides procedure for appointment of all judges in India
2. A reference must be made within 30 days to the commission before a vacancy rises.
3. A reference must be made within 30 days to the Commission in case of emergency due to death or resignation of a judge.

Select the ans:

1. 1,2
2. 2,3
3. 3 Only
4. 1,2,3

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21. As part of a major drive towards enabling a digital army. The army envisages :

1. Setting up a private virtual drive for its personnel to access information everywhere and reduce dependency on open platforms.
2. Army mobile network is based on CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) built by BEL
3. The network is planned under Mobile Cellular Communications System( MCCS)

Select the ans:

1. 1,2
2. 2,3
3. 1,3
4. 1,2,3

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22. Rajasthan, Gujarat and Telangana have recently been under the deadly swine flu influence leading to several deaths .Consider the following :

1. Swine flu is caused by H1N1 influenza virus
2. The earliest outbreak was reported in Africa in April 2009.
3. It spreads through exposure to infected droplets expelled by coughing/ sneezing that can be inhaled or that can contaminate hands or surface

Select the ans:

1. 1,2
2. 1,3
3. 2,3
4. 1,2,3

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23. Recently, Britain gave nod to 3 parent babies. Consider the following:

1. It allows creation of in-vitro fertilisation babies with DNA from 3 people.
2. It would involve including small amount of healthy mDNA from a women donor.
3. mDNA( Mitochondrial DNA) is passed through father.

Select the ans:

1. 1,2
2. 2,3
3. 1,3
4. 1,2,3

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24. Consider the following regarding SLR ( Statutory Liquidity Ratio) :

1. It is a portion of deposit banks are required in the form of gold with themselves .
2. It allows Government to borrow from banks

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both
4. None

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25. Consider the following:

1. Repo rate is the rate at which RBI borrows from banks.
2. Reverse Rate is the rate at which RBI lends to banks.

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both
4. None

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26. Consider the following about Hayek Prize :

1. $50000 prize is awarded by Manhattan Institute each year.
2. It is given to writers whose work best celebrates the principles of Austro-Hungarian Nobel laureate in economics, Friedrich von Hayek.

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both
4. None

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27. The greatest threat to Sunderban is

1. Increasing population
2. Exotic species
3. Earthquake
4. Flooding

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28. The following Indian Ocean nations have expressed interest in the China sponsored Maritime Silk Road(MSR) project:

1. Bangladesh, Myanmar, Maldives
2. Myanmar, Maldives, Sri Lanka
3. Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
4. Mauritius, Myanmar, Bangladesh.

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29. The “One belt and One road” initiative by China envisages

1. New Silk Road Economic Belt linking China with Europe through coastal and Western Asia.
2. 21^st Century Maritime Silk Road connecting China with southeast Asia, Africa and Europe

Select the ans:

1. 1) Only
2. 2) Only
3. Both
4. None

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30. Consider the following regarding 1967 UN Outer Space Treaty:

1. It arms nuclear weapons in space.
2. It allows national claims celestial bodies
3. It requires signatories to authorize and supervise activities of non governmental entities operating in space.
4. It stipulates that space exploration and development should benefit all countries.

Select the correct answer:

1. 1,2,3
2. 1,3,4*
3. 2,3,4
4. All Four

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