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.
51.
India has not conducted any "Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT)" with which of the following country ?
1.
Indonesia
2.
Myanmar
3.
Thailand
4.
Russia
Answer: 4
Explanation:
In order to enhance Indian sea security, Indian has been organising CORPATs with Indonesia, Myanmar and Thailand
52.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "National Waterway 1 (NW-1)" ?
1.
"National Waterway 1 (NW-1)" is the longest waterway in India.
2.
The waterway passes through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1
Explanation:
The waterway passes through 4 states named West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
53.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)", recently in news ?
1.
All banks have to hold some portion of deposits with them in cash, this is called CRR.
2.
This deposit can not be used by banks for lending or any other purpose.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 3
Explanation:
As per RBI guidelines, all banks have to hold some portion of deposits with them in cash, this is called CRR. This deposit can not be used by banks for lending or any other purpose.
54.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)", recently in news ?
1.
All banks are also required to hold a fixed amount of their deposits in government securities with the RBI, this is called Statutory Liquidity Ratio(SLR).
2.
Banks are not entitled to earn return on these investments.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1
Explanation:
Unlike CRR, banks can earn return on these investments.
55.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "MSF - Marginal Standing facility)", recently in news ?
1.
MSF is an emergency tool for banks which is used to get short term loans from the central bank.
2.
Marginal Standing facility (MSF) is always higher than the repo rate.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 3
Explanation:
Marginal Standing facility (MSF) is always higher than the repo rate.
56.
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.
57.
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
58.
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 .
59.
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.
60.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Governors and Lt. Governors" in India ?
1.
A governor can disqualify any legislator on the recommendation of Election Commission.
2.
A governor can dissolve state assembly if needed.
3.
Both 1 and 2
4.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 3
Explanation:
A governor can disqualify any legislator on the recommendation of Election Commission.
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