QUESTIONS ON CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2018

Select the correct statements pertaining to the "The Eat Right Movement" from those given below.

1. The campaign is the brainchild of the Ministry of Food Processing.

2. The movement would provide authentic information on food products to allow citizens to
make informed choices on healthy eating.
3. It is platform to ensure food safety right from the farm to the fork and the disposal of food.
4. A media campaign has also been launched which has as its anchor the hindi film actor Akshay
Kumar.
a. All the above b. 2 and 3 c. 2, 3 and 4 d. only 2
Answer: b

Which amongst the statements given below pertaining to “Institutions of Eminence” are correct?

1. Though the Indian Institutes of technology as also the Indian Institutes of Management find a
mention in the list of 500 top institutes globally, the Government of India in its quest to include
more institutions has announced the scheme of Institutions of Eminence.
2. Amongst the list of private institutes that the selection committee considered only one
institute, the proposed Jio Institute, made the cut as it already had the land and it promised
to meet every parameter required.
3. The selection committee finally recommended six institutes under the scheme. These are
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru (Karnataka); Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),
Bombay (Maharashtra) and IIT, Delhi and in the Private Sector, Birla Institute of Technology &
Sciences, Pilani (Rajashtan); Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal (Karnataka) and
proposed Jio Institute of Reliance Foundation in Pune (Maharashtra) under Green Field
Project.
4. The government of India would be providing Rs. 1,000 crores, over a period of five years, to
each of the selected institutions to become world class.

a. 2 and 3 b. all the above c. 1, 2 and 3 d. 1, 3 and 4

Answer: 2

From amongst the following statements pertaining to International Tourism Marts identify those
which are correct?
1. The government of India in collaboration with the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism
and Hospitality will host its first India Tourism Mart in New Delhi in September 2018, and will
make this an annual event.
2. Several international marts are held across the world on specified dates every year
showcasing tourism products of countries as also provinces where buyer-seller meetings are
organized and large volume of business is transacted, such as WTM in London, Fitur in Madrid
etc.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
 Answer: c

The South Korean technology giant Samsung inaugurated its largest mobile manufacturing unit in the
world in which of the following cities in India?

1. Chennai in Tamil Nadu.

2. Noida in Uttar Pradesh.
3. Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh.
4. Bangalore in Karnataka.
Answer: 2

China has recently reduced import tariffs on which of the following articles?

1. Indian generic drugs, anti-cancer drugs.

2. Rice

3. Cars and car components

4. IT
a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 c. 1, 2 and 3 d. all the above
Answer: c

Which of the following statements pertaining to the role of the Chief Justice of India, as Master of the
Roster, is correct?

1. There is a specific provision in the Constitution of India which provides for the Chief Justice to
be the Master of the Roster in the Supreme Court and to determine which case should be
heard by which bench.
2. There is no specific provision in the Constitution to determine the role of the Chief Justice in
the allocation of cases and the fact that he is the Master of the Roster is based on existing
conventions and Supreme Court judgements..
Answer: 2 only

Justice AK Goel has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
Identify the correct statements pertaining to the National Green Tribunal from those given below.

1. The NGT was established in 2010 under the Environment Protection Act for effective and
expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of
forests. It adjudicates on matters relating to Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,
 1974; Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; Environment (Protection) Act, 1986;
Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991; Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and Biological Diversity Act,
2002.
2. The NGT is bound by the procedure as laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure while it
conducts hearings.
3. The Principal Bench is in Delhi and there are zonal benches in Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and
Chennai.
4. The chairperson of the NGT can be a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India, or a Chief
Justice of a High Court or a senior bureaucrat in the maximum of the pay scale who should
have worked in the environment or forest sectors for a minimum period of five years.

a. 1, 3 and 4 b. 1 and 4 c. 3 only d. all the above.

Answer: c

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is proposing to set up the Civil Aviation Research Organization (CARO).
Choose the correct statements from those given below pertaining to CARO.

1. CARO would provide indigenous solutions to increasing Airport throughput with the existing
Infrastructural limitations and for airspace utilization.
2. CARO would provide the blueprint for integrating drones into the existing airspace.
3. CARO is proposed to be set up at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi.
4. CARO would provide cost effective solutions for the development of infrastructure at the 56
airports identified for the Region Connectivity Scheme.
a. 1, 2 and 3 b. all the above c. 1 only d. 1, 3 and 4
Answer: a

The Uttarakhand High Court has declared entire animal kingdom as legal entities with the rights, duties
and liabilities of living persons. Which among the following is the correct definition of “legal entity”?

1. A legal entity is an artificial person, and can include private firms or other organiztions, trusts
etc, created by law and is known as a legal or juristic person having a distinct identity.
2. A legal entity is a natural person or human being.

Answer: 1 only
The Government of India has created one post of Vice Chairperson and one post of Member in the
National Commission for Safai Karmacharis (NCSK). Identify the correct statements pertaining to the
Commission.

1. NCSK is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis
Act, 1993.
2. Its objective is to engage with people engaged in scavenging and provide for their welfare.
 3. NCSK is to monitor the implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual
Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013.

a. 1 only b. 3 only c. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: c

Which amongst the following are the correct statements in relation to the United Nations Security
Council appointed Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan?

1. The total number of personnel in the Group is approximately 120 and the entire cost of
maintaining the Group is shared in a 50:50 ratio between Pakistan and India.
2. The UNMOGIP mandate was to monitor the ceasefire line between India and Pakistan as per
the Karachi Agreement. However, the UNMOGIP continued to function even after the Simla
Agreement signed in 1972.
3. India is opposing the presence of the UNMOGIP in Kashmir and has requested that the Group
wind up its operations by 2017. However, the UN Secretary General has indicated that it can
only be wound up through a resolution of the UN Security Council.
4. Pakistan has reiterated to the Secretary General of the United Nations that the UNMOGIP
has outlived its utility and has supported India’s demand that the mission be withdrawn.
a. all the above b. 2 and 3 c. 2, 3 and 4 d. 1 and 4
Answer: b

cVIGIL is the name of the mobile app launched recently by the Election Commission of India. Identify
the correct statements from those given below pertaining to the app?

1. The app would be in operation only when elections are announced and would not be available
when there are no elections.
2. The app would first be used in the general elections of May 2019.
3. In order to use the app a citizen would require a smart phone with a camera, an internet
connection and GPS access, take a photograph and upload the same.
4. The app would allow uploading of photographs and videos taken by the complainant even on
occasions before the elections were announced to show devious intent of candidates.
a. 1 and 3 b. 1, 2 and 3 c. all the above d. 1 only
Answer: a

Which of the following statements in relation to baffle firing ranges are correct?
 1. Baffle firing ranges are covered shooting practice areas where the army practices its use of
firearms without fear of causing injury to the civil population residing around the military
establishment.
2. Baffle firing ranges are those which are developed in deserted areas far from habited areas so
that the civilian population is not harmed such as the Pokharan firing range.
Answer: 1

Which amongst the following statements pertaining to the NRC are correct?

1. The exercise of preparing the NRC is being conducted under the Assam Accord of 1985 signed
in the presence of the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
2. This is the first time that an NRC has been attempted in Assam to identify those who are
bonafide residents of the state and those who are illegal migrants.
3. Approximately 40 lakh people have been left out of the draft list of the NRC which was
published in July 2018, giving rise to fears that the future of these persons was uncertain.
4. The Assam Accord which was signed in 1985 laid down that for all those foreigners who had
entered Assam after March 25, 1971 reasonable steps would be taken to expel them.
foreigners.
a. 1, 3 and 4 b. 1, 2 and 4 c. 1 and 4 d. 1 only
Answer: a

India’s crude imports from Iran are projected to be lower. Identify the correct reasons for the same
from the statements given below.

1. US has withdrawn from the 2015 agreement signed with Iran by the US, Russia, China and
several European Nations which had imposed restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, as a
consequence of which it has imposed sanctions on Iran and is motivating friendly
governments to cut down on their oil imports from Iran by November 2018.
2. Iran is cutting down on its oil exports to India as it feels that India has not made the requisite
investments which it had committed for the development of the Chabahar port.
Answer: 1

Which of the following statements pertaining to the Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance 2018
is/are correct?
1. The Ordinance is targeted at those people who commit financial fraud but flee the country to
avoid criminal prosecution.
2. The Ordinance is aimed at those committing fraud of more than Rs. 100 crores.
3. The Finance Secretary, Government of India will be the designated authority to take action as
per the provisions of the Ordinance.
4. The Ordinance is different from the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as it confiscates all
properties without making a distinction of whether it was acquired dut to the fraud committed
 or was inherited by the offender whereas under the PMLS only the profits of the crime were
confiscated.
a. 1, 2, 3 and 4 b. 1, 2 and 3 c. 1 and 2 d. 1 only
Answer: c

Researchers have found that due to the impact of climate change fish are losing their sense of smell.
Choose the correct statements from those given below pertaining to this phenomena.
1. Due to increasing carbon emissions CO2 is absorbed by sea water forming carbonic acid which
is adversely impacting the sense of smell of fish.
2. Without their sense of smell fish would find it difficult to navigate turbid waters, and when
they cannot see they use their sense of smell, and hence would find it difficult to survive from
attacks by predators.
1 only b. 2 only c. 1 and 2
Answer: c
Which of the statements pertaining to ‘Girinka’ are correct?

1. It is a social welfare scheme launched in 2006 in Rwanda where the state provides milch cows
to the poor. In turn each family gifts one calf to a neighbor. This has helped promote
brotherhood in the country.
2. This scheme has helped increase milk production, generate additional revenue for households
and increased consumption of milk and milk products has reduced the incidence of
malnutrition.
3. The cow in Rwanda tradition is a prized possession of a family and is a symbol of prosperity
and the gift given under ‘Girinka’ is considered as one of the best possible.
a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: c
The Bihar state Assembly has recently passed the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2018.
From the statements given below identify the correct statement pertaining to the Bill.

1. The Bill has 16 amendments.

2. The amendment to the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, was necessary to relax some of
the more draconian provisions and to prevent innocent persons from being prosecuted.
3. Earlier all adult members of a family where one member was found selling, storing or
consuming alcohol were arrested. Now the family members have been excluded.
4. Habitual offenders would continue to be externed from their place of residence.
a. 1, 2, 3 and 4 b. 1, 2 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1 and 2
Answer: b

Which amongst the following statements pertaining to a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha is/are
correct?
 1. The first no-confidence motion in India was introduced by Acharya Kripalani in 1963 after the
India China war of 1962.
2. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi faced no-confidence motions fifteen times but all were
defeated.
3. There is no mention of a no-confidence motion in the Constitution of India.
4. A no-confidence motion can also be brought in the Rajya Sabha.
a. 1, 3 and 4 b. 2, 3 and 4 c. 3 and 4 d. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d

Governor’s rule has recently been imposed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Choose the correct
statements from those given below pertaining to the Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir.

1. Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir has been imposed under section 356 of the Indian
Constitution.
2. Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir has been imposed under Section 92 of the Constitution
of Jammu and Kashmir as due to Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, Jammu and Kashmir
has been granted a special status and is administered by its own Constitution.
Answer: 2