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.
31.
"Narmada River" originates from which of the following location ?
1.
Amarkantak Plateau
2.
Highlands of Chhattisgarh
3.
Deccan Plateau
4.
Marwar Upland
Answer: 1
Explanation:
Amarkantak Plateau
32.
Which of the following statement(s) given below is/are correct about "The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Amendment (Ordinance) Act, 2018" ?
1.
The promoters of MSMEs are now not allowed to bid for their companies.
2.
Buyers can jointly or individually file a petition to initiate insolvency proceedings against a defaulting developer company.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2
Explanation:
The promoters of MSMEs are allowed to bid for their companies as long as they are not wilful defaulters and don’t attract any other related disqualification.
33.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Vaccum bio Toilets", recently in news ?
1.
The Vaccum toilet costs around 5 lakh indian rupees per unit
2.
These toilets need 1/20 times less water than traditional bio toilets.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2
Explanation:
The Vaccum toilet costs around 2.5 lakh indian rupees per unit
34.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Bio Toilets", recently in news ?
1.
The human waste is processed by anaerobic bacteria in seven chambers in the tank.
2.
There must be a minimum of 25 degree C, temperature for bacteria used in bio toilets to survive.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1
Explanation:
The bacteria used can withstand sub zero temperature as well as upto 60 degree centigrade.
35.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Ayushman Bharat – National Health Protection Mission", recently in news ?
1.
The scheme will have a defined benefit cover of Rs. 2 lakh per family per year .
2.
A beneficiary, covered under the scheme can take cashless benefits from any public and em panelled private hospital across the country.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2
Explanation:
The scheme will have a
defined benefit cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year .
Ayushman Bharat
36.
Composite Water Management Index (CWMI), recently in news is launched by which of the following ?
1.
NITI Aayog
2.
World Bank
3.
IMF
4.
UNICEF
Answer: 1
Explanation:
37.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "E-mammal Citizen Science Project", recently in news ?
1.
Under the project three selected SHG (Self Help Groups) are given trap camera, laptop and internet connection to capture nearby area not covered under wildlife conservation.
2.
The project is implemented by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) , in collaboration with Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra (SNM).
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2
Explanation:
Under the project three selected schools are given trap camera, laptop and internet connection to capture nearby area not covered under wildlife conservation.
38.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Shanghai Cooperation Organisation", recently in news ?
1.
India and Pakistan are founding members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
2.
It is the largest regional organisation in the world in terms of economic power, geographical coverage and population .
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2
Explanation:
India and Pakistan joined SCO as full members on 9 June 2017 at a summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
39.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Chilika Lake", recently in news ?
1.
It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest coastal lagoon in the world.
2.
Chilika Lake is the largest fresh water lake of Asia.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1
Explanation:
Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake of Asia, located in Ganjam districts of Odisha.
40.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about Swajal Scheme", recently in news ?
1.
Rs. 700 crores are to be invested in the scheme.
2.
Under the scheme 90% of project cost is borned by the Government and remaining 10% is contributed by beneficiary community.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 3
Explanation:
Under the scheme 90% of project cost is borned by the Government and remaining 10% is contributed by beneficiary community.
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