Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 19 May 2018

1. Consider the following statement about Wiesbaden process

1. The Wiesbaden Process was initiated by the Government of Germanyin 2012 to strengthen the implementation of UNSC 1540 throughGovernment-Industry partnerships
2. Wiesbaden Conference 2018 was recently held in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct

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

2.Consider the following statement about UN Security Council Resolution 1540

1. It requires the States to implement appropriate and effectivemeasures to prevent non-state actors such as terrorists, from obtaining access to weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
2. It is legally non-binding obligations on all States.

Which of the above statements is/are correct

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

3. Which of the following organization releases the World Press Freedom Index

a. World economic forum
b. International telecom Union
c. Transparency international
d. Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

4.Consider the following statement aboutNational Knowledge Network

1. It is apan-India networkwhich facilitates thedevelopment of India’s communications infrastructure, stimulatesresearch etc.
2. Agencies in the fields of nuclear, spaceand defence research are not part of NKN.

Which of the above statements is/are correct

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