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.

81.	Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "DISHA Dashboard" recently in news ?
	1. The data from the dashboard can be filtered based on time, scheme and geography. 2. The dashboard will help beneficiaries to track the progress of multiple and diverse schemes in their district. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: For the time being the tool is available for legislators and government officials only View Answer

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Fugitive Economic Offender Ordinance", recently in news ?

1. "Fugitive Economic Offender" is one who is trying to avoid criminal proceedings against him in India and has left India to do so. 2. Cases involving ?500 crore or more under frauds, cheque dishonour or loan default will be covered under the ordinance. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: Cases involving ?100 crore or more under frauds, cheque dishonour or loan default will be covered under the ordinance. View Answer

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "HAM (Hybrid-Annuity Model)", recently in news ?

1. Under PPP model 50% cost is released by NHAI on behalf of government while remaining 50% cost of construction is arranged by developer. 2. HAM or Hybrid-Annuity Model is a mix of two models EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) and BOT (build, operate, transfer) models. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: 40% cost is released by NHAI on behalf of government while remaining 60% cost of construction is arranged by developer. View Answer

84.	Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Oxytocin", recently in news ?
	1. Oxytocin is an antibiotic drug used to treat TB patients. 2. Misoprostol is an alternate to Oxytocin, but government has already banned Misoprostol in private clinic. 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: Oxytocin is a life saving drug used to stop bleeding during childbirth or during abortion. View Answer

85.	Elephanta Caves and the majestic Victoria Terminus (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus), recently in news are present in which of the following sate of India ?
	1. Uttar pradesh 2. Madhya pradesh 3. Maharashtra 4. Karnataka Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: Maharashtra View Answer

86.	"World Social Media Day", recently in news is celebrated on ?
	1. 30 June 2. 21 April 3. 1 July 4. 23 November Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: 30 June View Answer

87.	The Nyishi, belonging to the Tani group, is the largest ethnic community of which of the following state of India ?
	1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Karnataka 3. Nagaland 4. Sikkim Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh View Answer