Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 August 2018

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana :

1) This is the flagship scheme for imparting skill training and development for the youth.This scheme will be implemented by the new Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through NSDC or National Skill Development Corporation.
2) Mobilisation via skill melas at local levels also falls under this scheme; melas to be organised with participation of state governments, municipal bodies, PRIs/panchayati raj institutions, as well as community based organisations.
3) Skill development under this scheme will be allied with Make In India, Digital India, National Solar Mission and Swacch Bharat Abhigyan.

Which of the above statements are its objectives ?

A) 1 &2 only
B) 2 & 3only
C) 1 & 3only
D) All of the above

Q2. Which of the following trees/plants are common in tropical rain forests :

1) Rubber tree
2) Indian timber bamboo
3) Oak tree

A) 1 &2 only
B) 2 & 3only
C) 1 & 3only
D) All of the above

Q3. Which of the following are the features of the Real estate regulatory authority of India ( RERA) act :

1) RERA requires builders to submit the original approved plans for their ongoing projects and the alterations that they made later.
2) It will be the responsibility of each state regulator to register real estate projects and real estate agents operating in their state under RERA. The details of all registered projects will be put up on a website for public access.
3) The regulator will have the power to fine and imprison errant builders based on a case by case basis. The imprisonment can go up to a period of three years for a project.

A) 1 &2 only
B) 2 & 3only
C) 1 & 3only
D) All of the above

Q4. Which of the following are not the functions of MPC(monetory policy committee) in India :

1) The MPC decides the changes to be made to the policy rate (repo rate) to contain inflation within the target (based on CPI) level set under India’s inflation targeting regime.
2) To maintain the forex reserves of the country.
3) MPC has to give an explanation to the government about the reasons, the remedial actions and the estimated time for realizing the target.

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 2 & 3only
D) 1 & 2only