August-2018, Current affairs mcqs for UPSC, IAS, State PSC, SSC and other Exams

This page contains August 2018 Current Affairs Multiple choice Questions MCQs from different newspapers and magazines including The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB and Yojna.

These monthly (August 2018) current affairs MCQs are based on different exams syllabus and pattern including UPSC CSE/IAS, State PSC, SSC, CDS, CLAT and other competitive exams. These MCQs of daily news are evenly helpful in both prelims exams and to test one's preparation.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act of 1989" ?

1. The act "does not" safeguards SC/ST against social disabilities like, denial of access to certain places and passage. 2. The act also have a provision for a Special Court for speedy trial of offences under the Act in each district. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: The act also safeguards SC/ST against social disabilities like, denial of access to certain places and passage, View Answer

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Ayushman Bharat - National Health Protection Mission" ?

1. Transport allowance per hospitalisation "is not" covered under the scheme. 2. AB-NHPMC at apex level will be chaired by "Prime Minister" of India. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 4 Explanation: Transport allowance per hospitalization is also covered under the scheme. , "Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Mission Council" (AB-NHPMC) at apex level Chaired by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister View Answer

3.	Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018", recently in news ?
	1. Under the bill "deposit taker" has to register themselves with related regulator like RBI and SEBI. 2. The bill empowers police to search and seize any property with or without a warrant. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: Read More Here: Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018 View Answer

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)", recently in news ?

1. Under the act separate insolvency resolution processes are described for individuals, companies and partnership firms. 2. Two separate tribunals are established for individuals and companies to oversee the process of the resolution. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: Read More Here: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill 2018 View Answer

5.	Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Genetically modified (GM) crops in India", recently in news ?
	1. India holds 5th largest area under Genetically modified crop. 2. India's entire GM crop area is under a single crop - "Rice". 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: India's entire GM crop area is under a single crop - "cotton". Read More Here: Genetically modified (GM) crops in India View Answer

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "National Policy on Biofuels - 2018", recently in news ?

1. 150 crore litres of ethanol production is expected in 2017-18, this can save Rs.4000 crore of forex. 2. Biofuels generates lesser CO2 on burning than traditional fossil fuels. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: Biofuels generates lesser CO2 on burning than traditional fossil fuels. Read More Here: Cabinet approves National Policy on Biofuels - 2018 View Answer

7.	Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Epithelial cells", recently in news ?
	1. The epithelial cells are the construction blocks with which an organism is formed. 2. Epithelial formed structures provides barrier against infections or absorbing nutrients. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: Read More Here: What is Scutoid shape of Epithelial cells ? View Answer

8.	Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Scutoid", recently in news ?
	1. Scutoid is an newly discovered moon of planet Marsh. 2. The discovery of "Scutoid" can be useful in many areas like, medical biology. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: Scutoid is an newly discovered geometric shape. Read More Here: What is Scutoid shape of Epithelial cells ? View Answer

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Homeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill 2018", recently in news ?

1. Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) is a Board of Governors. 2. The amendment bill seeks to provide constitutional status to "Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH)". 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: The amendment bill seeks to revamp "Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH)". Read More Here: What is Homeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill 2018 ? View Answer

10.	Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 (STA-1)", recently in news ?
	1. USA had already recognised India as major defence partner in 2016. 2. By securing STA Tier 1, India will get comparable treatment as NATO allies. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: Read More Here: What is Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 (STA-1) View Answer