Current Affairs Quiz 03. 11, 2017 for Other State PSC Exams

Question 1

Govt. of India has recently inaugurated International Conference on Green Initiatives & Railway Electrification where reforms in railways was the primary agenda of discussions. Which of the following committees have given recommendations regarding reforms in railways:
1) Bibek Debroy Committee
2) Kakodar Committee
3) Sam Pitroda Committee
4) Ribeiro Committee
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Question 2

Consider the following statements regarding National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE):
1) National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is an independent institute, not controlled by any Ministry.
2) It is involved in implementation of National Solar mission.
3) It has been set up in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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Question 3

Recently, the Global TB Report 2017 was released by the World Health Organization (WHO). Consider the following statements in this regard:
1) The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
2) According to the Global TB Report 2017, more than 50% of new cases have been reported from India.
3) TB is spread through virus.
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Question 4

Keeling curve is a plot of-

Question 5

Which of the following statements are correct:
1) World Food Day Mega Event, 2017 will be organised in Beijing.
2) Govt. of India has selected Khichri as India’s international food.
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Question 6

The nation is observing Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31 October. Which of the following statements are correct in this regard:
1) Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
2) Sardar Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister and also the first home minister of India.
3) Sardar Patel had led the Bardoli Satyagraha, 1928 in the state of Maharashtra.
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Question 7

The term ‘Malpelo’ recently in news, relates to –

Question 8

Law Commission of India is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India. Law Commission in its latest report has recommended life term for govt officials indulging in torture. Which of the following reports of commission is/are rightly matched:
1) Report No. 273: Implementation of United Nations Convention against Torture
2) Report No. 272: Assessment of Statutory Frameworks of Tribunals in India
3) Report No. 271: Human DNA Profiling
4) Report No.270: Compulsory Registration of Marriages
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Question 9

Financial stability report is released by –

Question 10

Consider the following statement with respect to Bharat stage -4 Fuel

a) BS-4 fuel contain more sulphur content than BS-3 fuel which is the main reason for its increased efficiency.

b) The BS-4 complaint vehicles release less pollutants such as carbon mono-oxide, hydrocarbon, oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter compared to BS 3 complaint vehicles.

Which among the following is correct?