August 17 to August 23 Current Affairs Question – PIB and The Hind
1. Consider the following statements about Gender Stereotypes ?
1. They are preconceived ideas whereby males and females are arbitrarily assigned characteristics and roles determined and limited by their sex.
2. It is a serious obstacle to the achievement of real gender equality and feeds into gender discrimination.
3. The Supreme court recently dubbed ‘Affair’, ‘Housewife’ and several words as stereotypical .
Which among the above is / are correct ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
2. Which among the following is correct about PM e-bus Sewa scheme ?
1. The scheme aims to introduce 10,000 electric buses (e-buses) in city bus services across all cities
2. The central government will provide ₹50,000 crore in subsidies
3. The scheme will support bus operations for a duration of 10 years.
Answer the correct code
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None
3. WHO summit on traditional medicine held during G20 health ministers’ meet in which place ?
A. Jaipur
B. New Delhi
C. Gandhinagar
D. Belgaum
4. India’s first common testing centre for drones to be set up in ?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamilnadu
C. Maharashtra
D. Haryana
5. The STEREO mission of NASA is aimed to study the ?
A. Evolution of solar storms
B. Crater in the moon
C. Asteroid and their creation
D. Oot cloud formation
6. The objective of ISRO’s Aditya LI Mission is
1. To study the outer and core layer of sun
2. Study the plasma environment of sun
3. To study the Magnetic field topology of the sun
Answer the correct code
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
7. Consider the following statements about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climatic Change
1. It is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.
2. It was Created in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
3. The IPCC currently has 190 members.
Which among the above is / are correct ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
8. The Vishwakarma Yojana announced by central government benefits ?
A. Individuals skilled in traditional craftsmanship
B. Production linked incentive scheme
C. Exporting Indian made toys
D. None of the above
9. Lakhpati Didi Scheme is related to which among the following ?
A. Empowering women in rural areas
B. Women and Agriculture
C. Employment opportunities to women
D. None of the above
10. The ‘FloodWatch’ app was launched by which among the following organisations?
A. River water Board
B. Central Water Commission
C. Water Resources Information System
D. Central Ground Water Board
11. Which among the following is correct about the Minamatta Convention ?
1. It includes a ban on new mercury mines
2. The Convention entered into force in 2017
3. India is not a party to the Minamata Convention
Answer the correct code
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
12. Lake Titicaca is located on the border of ?
A. Peru and Equador
B. Peru and Bolivia
C. Bolivia and Paraguay
D. Paraguay and Uruguay
13. Consider the following about suspension of parliament members
1. In the Lok Sabha the Speaker has the power to suspend a member either through a motion or by themselves.
2. A member can be suspended for a period not more than one month
Which among the above is / are correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
14. The program Jal Jeevan Mission was announced by the Prime Minister on ?
A. August 15 , 2018
B. January 26, 2018
C. August 15, 2019
D. January 26, 2019
15. Which among the following is correct about 3D printing ?
1. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing
2. India’s first 3D-printed post office inaugurated recently in Bengaluru
Answer the correct code
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
16. Recently the Geographical Indication Tag given to the Matti banana variety belongs to which among the following states ?
A. Tamilnadu
B. Kerala
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Goa
17. This year marked the third-longest monsoon break of the 21st century, following breaks in 2002 and 2009. The monsoon break means ?
A. Shift of low rainfall to High rainfall
B. No rains for a few days during the rainy season
C. Shift of monsoon from South West to North East
D. None of the above
18. Which Among the following countries that don’t have borders with the North Sea ?
A. Netherlands
B. Norway
C. Belgium
D. Finland
19. Recently which among the following countries was affected by wild Fire ?
1. Greece
2. America
3. Canada
Answer the correct code
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
20. WHO publishes the state of the economy report?
A. Department of Economic Affairs
B. Niti Aayog
C. Reserve Bank Of India
D. Central Statistical Organization
21. Which among the following is correct about Turmeric ?
1. India is the largest producer of turmeric in the world
2. India is the largest consumer of turmeric in the world
3. India is the largest exporter of turmeric in the world.
Answer the correct code
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
22. Which among the following is correct about Bharat NCAP(New Car Assessment Programme) ?
1. All the cars must be tested as per the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.
2. This Program aims to create ecosystem of competitive safety enhancements leading to increased awareness among consumers.
Answer the correct code ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
23. Which organisation will be responsible for accrediting agencies to monitor, verify, and certify Green Hydrogen production projects ?
A. Bureau of Energy Efficiency
B. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
C. National Solar Energy Federation of India
D. National Hydrogen Production Organisation Limited
24. Which among the countries is not a border to Sea Of Japan ?
A. China
B. Russia
C. North Korea
D. South Korea
25. Which country announced $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation ?
A. Angola
B. Gabon
C. Namibia
D. South Africa
26. Consider the following statements
1. ASEAN – India Trade in Goods Agreement, came into effect on 2010
2. It created free trade and reduced duties of large number of goods
Answer the correct code
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
27. Yasuni National Park is located in which among the following countries ?
A. Peru
B. Bolivia
C. Venezuela
D. Equador
28. Which among the following is correct about controlled human infection studies (CHIS) ?
1. In this unhealthy volunteers are intentionally exposed to pathogens in a controlled environment.
2. It aims to understand how pathogens infect human hosts and cause disease
3. It also aims to evaluate the efficacy of vaccines and drugs
Answer the correct code
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
29. Which among the following is correct about the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association ?
1. The organization was Founded in 1911
2. Its headquarter is located in Geneva
3. The 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference hosted by Parliament of Ghana
Answer the correct code
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
30. Which among the following is correct about BRICS ?
1. The term BRICS in 2001, coined by Jim O’Neill
2. All the members were ranked among the world’s fastest-growing and emerging market economies
3. The main comparative advantage of this group is their low labour costs, favourable demographics, and abundant natural resources
Answer the correct code ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
31. TAPAS unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was developed by ?
A. C- DAC
B. BHEL
C. DRDO
D. ICMR
32. Which among the following countries does not form border with Gulf of Oman ?
A. Iraq
B. Iran
C. Pakistan
D. United Arab Emirate
33. Who is the 33-year-old tribal agricultural labourer from Odisha’s Rayagada district,cleared NEET exam ?
A. Krushnachandra Ataka
B. Suresh Chandra
C. Yokesh kumar
D. Vikrama kumar
34. Which among the following explains about Demon Particle ?
A. Electrons would behave strangely when passed through a solid.
B. The creation of superconductivity materials
C. The photos parties are observed in a strange manner
D. None of the above
35. Which among the following is correct about Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ?
1. The ECOWAS Treaty was signed in 1975 in Lagos, Nigeria.
2. The headquarters of ECOWAS is in Abuja, Nigeria.
3. Niger is not a member to ECOWAS
Answer the correct code
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
36. Consider the following statements about African Union
1. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity
2. The African Union is made up of 55 Member States which represent all the countries on the African continent.
Answer the correct code
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
37. Which among the following seas borders with South China Sea ?
1. Gulf of Thailand
2. Java Sea
3. Sulu Sea
Answer the correct code
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
38. Which among the following is the operation launched to curb price of Onion ?
A. Operation Pink
B. Operation Green
C. Operation Blue
D. Operation Grey
39. The regional conference of the commonwealth parliamentary association held in ?
A. Udaipur
B. Gurugram
C. Kolkata
D. Gawahati
40. The program ‘ Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit’ was initiated by ?
A. NITI Aayog
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Chief Economic Advisor
D. National Payment Corporation
41. The Nabam Rebia case is related to which among the following ?
A. Governor is bound to convene a meeting of the Assembly for a floor test on the recommendation of the Cabinet.
B. Power of the President to dismiss a government of a state is not absolute
C. Governor has more discrenatory power than president in state matters
D. None of the above
42. Which article says about Disqualifications for membership in Parliament ?
A. 102
B. 103
C. 101
D. 104
43.Consider the following statements about Sanchar Saathi portal ?
1.Is a citizen centric initiative of Telecom Authority of India
2.It aims to empower mobile subscribers, strengthen their security and increase awareness about citizen centric initiatives of the Government.
Which among the above is / are correct ?
A.1 only
B.2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
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