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

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

These monthly (July 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 is true about "FATF (Financial Action Task Force)", recently in news ?

1. A member being put in "grey list" of FATF makes it easy for the country to borrow money from international donors like IMF. 2. FATF is an initiative of the BRICS nations to develop policies to combat money laundering. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 4 Explanation: A member being put in "grey list" of FATF makes it "hard" for the country to borrow money from international donors like IMF. FATF is an initiative of the G7 to develop policies to combat money laundering. View Answer

2.	Which of the following statement is true about "OPCW (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons)", recently in news ?
	1. The organisation is based on The Hague, Netherlands. 2. OPCW was awarded with Nobel Peace Prize in 2013. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: OPCW was awarded with Nobel Peace Prize in 2013. View Answer

3.	Which of the following statement is true about "International Organisation for Migration (IOM)", recently in news ?
	1. The organisation is tasked with facilitating migration, regulating migration, and addressing forced migration. 2. International Organisation for Migration (IOM) was founded by United Nations. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: In 2016 it became a related organisation of United Nations. View Answer

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Which of the following statement is true about "Mission Shaurya", recently in news ?

1. Its a joint initiative of "Adivasi Vikas Vibhag of the Maharashtra State Government" and Chandrapur Collectorate to scale Everest. 2. It has a team of 10 tribal students who successfully scaled Mt. Everest in May 2018. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: It has a team of 10 tribal students who successfully scaled Mt. Everest in May 2018. View Answer

5.	Which of the following statement is true about "Statistics Day", recently in news ?
	1. Statistics Day 2018 was celebrated on 29th June 2. The theme selected for the Statistics Day this year is "Economic individualism and Prosperity". 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: The theme selected for the Statistics Day this year is "Quality Assurance in Official Statistics". View Answer

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Which of the following statement is true about "Cauvery Water Management Authority", recently in news ?

1. The Authority will decide on the share of each State, and determine the withdrawals by each State. 2. In case of deficiency in the water availability, the reduction of water will be decided on voting by the member. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: In case of deficiency in the water availability, the reduction of water will be decided on voting by the member. View Answer

7.	Which of the following statement is true about "Cauvery Water Regulation Committee", recently in news ?
	1. The committee will be based on Bengaluru to meet every 10 days during the monsoon months of June to October. 2. The committee will be headed by Whole-Time Member (Water Resources) of the Authority. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: The committee will be headed by Whole-Time Member (Water Resources) of the Authority. View Answer

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Which of the following statement is true about "INS Sahyadri ", recently in news ?

1. INS Sahyadri (F49) is a Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate built for the Indian Navy. 2. INS Sahyadri was also part of trilateral Malabar war games with Japan and the U.S. off the Coast of Guam. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: INS Sahyadri was also part of trilateral Malabar war games with Japan and the U.S. off the Coast of Guam. View Answer

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Which of the following statement is true about "RIMPAC", recently in news ?

1. RIMPAC 2018 was hosted by China. 2. RIMPAC(Rim of the Pacific Exercise) is the world's largest international maritime exercise. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: China has attended earlier versions of the exercise in 2014 and 2016 but was not present this time because of being dis-invited by US citing China?s military actions in the South China Sea. View Answer

10.	Which of the following statement is true about "Agni-V Missile", recently in news ?
	1. Agni-V is an Inter-continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 2. It has a range of over 2000-3500 KM. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: It has a range of over 5,000 KM and is capable of carrying nuclear warhead. View Answer