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

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

These monthly (June 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.

21.	Which of the following country will host the first military exercise of the BIMSTEC.
	1. Thailand 2. Srilanka 3. India 4. Bangladesh Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: India to host first BIMSTEC war games in September. View Answer

22.	Which of the following is true about "Atal Pension Yojana", recently in news ?
	1. The scheme was previously known as "Swavalamban Yojana". 2. The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years. View Answer

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "National Dam Safety Authority" ? 1) It will liaise with State-level dam safety organisations and the owners of dams for standardising safety-related data and practices. 2) It will look into “unresolved points of issue” between the States which share dam territory. 3) NDSA have the authority to fine the States that are found remiss in implementing safety measures.

1. 1 & 2 2. 2 & 3 3. 2 Only 4. 1,2 & 3 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 4 Explanation: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a proposal for introduction of the Dam Safety Bill, 2018 in Parliament. View Answer

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Assam Accord", recently in news ?

1. The Assam Accord was signed in 1985 between the government and the All Assam Students Union. 2. The Accord had decided March 24, 1971 as the cut- off date for granting citizenship to migrant settlers. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: The Accord had decided March 24, 1971 as the cut- off date for granting citizenship to migrant settlers. View Answer

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Which of the following is true about "Uniform Civil Code" recently in news ?

1. The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India proposes to replace the personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of each major religious community in the country with a common set governing every citizen. 2. The constitution has a provision for Uniform Civil Code in Article 44 as a Directive Principle of State Policy. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: The constitution has a provision for Uniform Civil Code in Article 44 as a Directive Principle of State Policy. View Answer

26.	Which of the following is true about "Cess", imposed by the central government on tax ?
	1. Cess goes to Consolidated Fund of India. 2. Cess can be spent for any purposes, as the government decides. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: Cess goes to Consolidated Fund of India but can be spend only for the specific purposes. View Answer

27.	Which of the following is true about "Surcharge", imposed by the central government on tax ?
	1. Surcharge goes to Consolidated Fund of India. 2. Surcharge can be spent for any purposes, as the government decides. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: Surcharge also goes to the consolidated fund of India and can be spent for any purposes. View Answer

28.	Which of the following organisation has launched "Super Dads’ campaign", recently in news ?
	1. UNESCO 2. UNICEF 3. Amnesty international 4. UNHRC Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: UNICEF has launched ‘Super Dads’ campaign which aims to break down barriers preventing fathers from playing an active role in their young children’s development. View Answer

29.	"ALMA" telescope, recently in news is related to which of the following ?
	1. Astronomy 2. Gravitational waves 3. Particle physics 4. Communication satellite Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: ALMA -the largest astronomical project in existence- is a single telescope of revolutionary design. View Answer

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Which of the following statement is true about "Swajal Scheme" ?

1. Swajal is a community owned drinking water programme for sustained drinking water supply. 2. Under the scheme, 90% of the project cost will be taken care by the Government and the remaining 10% of the project cost will be contributed by the community. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: The government recently launched Swajal schemes in 115 aspirational districts of the country. View Answer