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.

61.

Consider following statements and identify which of them is/are true ?

1. Governor of Delhi has more powers that the Governor of a State. 2. Lt. Governors also have same powers as a governor. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: Supreme Court stated in 2017 that "Governor of Delhi has more powers that the Governor of a State ? he does not have to listen to the advice of the Council of Ministers". This is because Lt. Governor is a representative of centre and land, police and public order fall under the domain of the Centre. View Answer

62.	Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)", recently in news ?
	1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has a total worth of 500 Billion USD. 2. The capital of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is about half that of the World Bank. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has a total worth of 100 Billion USD. View Answer

63.	"Crater Lake", recently in news is located in which of the following country ?
	1. USA 2. Canada 3. Japan 4. China Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: USA View Answer

64.	What was the theme of third Annual Meeting 2018 of (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) AIIB, held in Mumbai ?
	1. End Plastic Pollution 2. Mobilising Finance for Infrastructure 3. Beat plastic pollution 4. Development for Peace Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: Mobilising Finance for Infrastructure View Answer

65.	Which of the following is true about "CAATSA (Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act)", recently in news ?
	1. The act is passed by USA for countries having significant defence relations with North Korea. 2. It would be tough for India to carry on defence deals with USA if the act is not diluted on case to case basis. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: The act is padded by USA for countries having significant defence relations with Russia. View Answer

66.

Which of the following is true about "National Clean Air Programme", recently in news ?

1. The programme is launched to certify pollution monitoring instruments to improve the measurement and forecast of air pollution. 2. It will boost local manufacturing and employment in India. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: 1) To boost local manufacturing and 2) To fulfil massive demand for such instruments as part of the government's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). View Answer

67.	National Physical Laboratory, recently in news comes under which of the following organisation ?
	1. ISRO 2. CSIR 3. DRDO 4. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: CSIR View Answer

68.	Which of the following recommendation "is not" provided by "Women in Prisons" report recently released by Ministry of Women and Child Development.
	1. The report has considered religious and customary beliefs of women inmates. 2. Prisoners having language barriers are to be provided with independent interpreter. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 4 Explanation: Prisoners having language barriers are to be provided with independent interpreter. View Answer

69.	Which of the following is true about "Udyam Sakhi Portal", recently in news ?
	1. The portal in launched by Ministry of labour and employment. 2. The portal is launched to support Female entrepreneur. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: The portal in launched by ministry of Ministry of MSME View Answer

70.	Which of the following is true about "Solar Charkha Mission", recently in news ?
	1. The mission will cover 50 clusters and every cluster will employ 400 to 2000 artisans. 2. Rs 550 is proposed to be invested in the mission as a subsidy from MSME ministry. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: Rs 550 is proposed to be invested in the mission as a subsidy from MSME ministry. View Answer