Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 12 May 2018

1. Consider the following statements about coral.

1. There are more cold water coral reef then warm water coral reef
2. Only hard coral make coral reef.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None

2. Consider the following statements about Earth watch which was seen in news recently

1. It is an initiative set up by the United Nations to bring together environmental observations by UN agencies within a consistent framework.
2. It was established in 1972 to "monitor major global disturbance in the environment and to give early warning of problems requiring international action".
3. Only hard coral make coral reef.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None

3.Consider the following statements about Pacific Islands Forum

1. Recently it has been granted approval to establish a Permanent Observer Office at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG).
2. India is a member of this forum

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None

4. Mount Merapi which was seen in news recently is in which of the following country

a. Malaysia
b. Indonesia
c. Philippines
d. Brunei

5.Consider the following statements about Van DhanVikasKendras

1. The initiative aims to promote MFPs-centric livelihood development of tribal gatherers and artisans.
2. The scheme will be implemented through Ministry of Environment, forest and climate change.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None