Weekly UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 09.08.2020 for Other State PSC Exams

Question 1

Which of the following agency is not involved in publishing the report A Future for the World's Children Report?

Question 2

Consider the following statements regarding the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana:

1) It is a programme launched by the Ministry of Panchayat.

2) It aims to enhance the production of ‘Agarbatti’ in the country and create sustainable employment for the traditional Artistans

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 3

Consider the following statements regarding the information technology agreement:

1) It is plurilateral agreement signed under the World Trade Organisation.

2) It came into force on 1 July 2020

3) It seeks to reduce trade barriers for critically important ICT industry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4

Consider the following statements regarding the national transit pass system.

1) It is an e pass system on the movement of goods and services within the territory of India.

2) It has been launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5

Consider the following statements:

1) India has not ratified the International Labour Organisation’s, Domestic Workers Convention, 2011.

2) Directive principles of state policies and fundamental rights have an impact on making labour laws in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 6

Which of the following services are provided by the International Financial Services Center (IFSC)?

1) Risk management operations such as insurance and reinsurance

2) Merger and acquisition activities among trans-national corporations

3) Global tax and Wealth management

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Question 7

Consider the following statements regarding the Kutch mainland fault:

1) It is a major north south trending fault.

2) It has recently been active.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 8

Which of the following are the advantages of aerial seeding?

1) It is efficient in coverage of a large area in the least amount of time.

2) It may be used when existing crops are already planted.

3) It reduces erosion hazards and suppress growth of invasive plant species.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Question 9

Which of the following entities are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India?

1) Real estate investment trusts (REITs)

2) Infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs)

3) Commodities Futures

4) Investment banks

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Question 10

Aarhus convention, recently seen in news, is related to

Question 11

Consider the following statements:

1. Purchasing manager index covers both private and public companies, whereas index of industrial production includes only private sector.

2. Purchasing manager index covers both manufacturing and services whereas index of industrial production covers services only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 12

D P Singh committee, recently appointed, is related to

Question 13

Consider the following statements regarding the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA): between India and other nations:

1) The agreement facilitates reciprocal access to military logistics facilities and improve interoperability between the security forces of the India and other nations.

2) It will help India in becoming blue water navy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 14

Agatti island, recently seen in news, is located at

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Bharat Airfibre service:

1) It is a digital India initiative to join all the gram panchayats with internet connectivity.

2) It has been launched by the joint initiative of Jio Telecommunication Limited and the Department of Telecommunication.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?