11 Jul, 2018 | Current affairs multiple choice questions
This page contains 11 Jul, 2018 Current Affairs Multiple choice Questions MCQs from different newspapers and magazines including The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB and Yojna.
1.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)", recently in news ?
1.
Only "anal penetration" and not sexual acts such as "fellatio" are punishable under this act.
2.
Section 377 of IPC referring to "unnatural offences" was introduced in 1861.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2
Explanation:
Not only "anal penetration" but sexual acts such as "fellatio" may be punishable under this act.
2.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Official Language in India as per Constitution", recently in news ?
1.
The Rajya Sabha members are now allowed to speak in any of the 22 scheduled languages.
2.
4 new languages: Bodo, Maithili, Dogri, and Santali were added via the 92nd Constitutional amendment 2003, to the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 3
Explanation:
The Rajya Sabha members are now allowed to speak in any of the 22 scheduled languages.
3.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Official Language in India as per Constitution", recently in news ?
1.
Official languages are mentioned in Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution have a list of 14 language.
2.
Provisions related to Official languages are mentioned from Articles 343 to Article 351 in Part 17 of Indian Constitution.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2
Explanation:
The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution was originally having a list of 14 languages, but now it has a total of 22 languages .
4.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Institutions of Eminence (IoE) scheme", recently in news ?
1.
Under the scheme institutions could apply under the public institutions, the already existing private institutions and the greenfield institutions.
2.
Under the scheme the Centre is planning to offer the coveted status to 10 government and 10 private institutions.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 3
Explanation:
Under the scheme the Centre is planning to offer the coveted status to 10 government and 10 private institutions.
5.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Institutions of Eminence (IoE) scheme", recently in news ?
1.
The "coveted status" will enable selected universities to be free from regulations of the AICTE, UGC, or the Higher Education Commission of India (UGC).
2.
All institutes under the scheme will get assistance of up to 1000 crore rupees.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1
Explanation:
10 public institutions out of total 20 (10 Public + 10 Private) will get assistance of up to 1000 crore rupees over five years.
6.
Global Housing Construction Technology Challenge is launched by which of the following ministry ?
1.
Tourism Ministry
2.
Home Ministry
3.
Ministry of urban development.
4.
Finance Ministry
Answer: 3
Explanation:
Ministry of urban development.
7.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Tourism Mart", recently in news ?
1.
The event will be organised in Ahmadabad Gujarat in September 2018.
2.
The event will be organised by the Tourism Ministry in partnership with the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH).
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2
Explanation:
India is ready to organise its first ever Tourism Mart in Vigyan Bhaban, New Delhi.
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