25 Jun, 2018 | Current affairs multiple choice questions
This page contains 25 Jun, 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 is true about "Financial Action Task Force (FATF)", recently in news ?
1.
The organisation is mandated with development of policies to combat money laundering and terror funding.
2.
The FATF secretariat is located in Switzerland.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1
Explanation:
The FATF secretariat is located at the OECD headquarters in Paris.
2.
Which of the following statement is true about "Algal blooms", recently in news ?
1.
"Cyanobacteria" create the blooms in still bodies like lakes and ponds.
2.
When water bodies get warm earlier and remain warm for a long time; it depletes algae formation.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1
Explanation:
When water bodies get warm earlier and remain warm for a long time; it gives a rise to Algae
3.
Which of the following statement are true ?
1.
Algae tends to grow very quickly under excess nutrients and are very short lived.
2.
Animals and plants may die off in large numbers as a result of Algal blooms.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 3
Explanation:
The decay process of dead matter consumes dissolved oxygen in the water, as a result animals and plants may die off in large numbers .
4.
Which of the following statement is true about "Suryashakti Kisan Yojana", recently in news ?
1.
Suryashakti Kisan Yojana is launched by maharashtra government.
2.
Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY) is launched to provide solar pumps to farmers on subsidised rates.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 4
Explanation:
In a bid to enhance farmer's income, Gujarat government has launched Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY) to generate solar power.
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