Current Affairs Quiz 09 September 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 09 September 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following countries/blocs has/have existing Free Trade Agreement
with India?
1. ASEAN
2. Chile
3. European Union
4. Mercosur
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP)
Programme:
1. Under this programme, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) procure and blend
up to 10% ethanol in petrol.
2. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme
to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Chandigarh.
3. The price of Ethanol is administered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme
to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep
islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme
to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep
islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about Universal Postal Union (UPU) are true?
1. The UPU established by the Treaty of Bern of 1874 is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN).
2. India joined the UPU in 1876.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: C
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
• The UPU established by the Treaty of Bern of 1874 is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that coordinates postal policies among member nations, in addition to the worldwide postal system.
• The UPU’s headquarters are located in Bern, Switzerland.
• The UPU contains four bodies consisting of the Congress, the Council of Administration (CA), the Postal Operations Council (POC) and the International Bureau (IB).
• It also oversees the Telematics and Express Mail Service (EMS) cooperatives. Each member agrees to the same terms for conducting international postal duties.
• India joined the UPU in 1876.IncorrectAnswer: C
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
• The UPU established by the Treaty of Bern of 1874 is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that coordinates postal policies among member nations, in addition to the worldwide postal system.
• The UPU’s headquarters are located in Bern, Switzerland.
• The UPU contains four bodies consisting of the Congress, the Council of Administration (CA), the Postal Operations Council (POC) and the International Bureau (IB).
• It also oversees the Telematics and Express Mail Service (EMS) cooperatives. Each member agrees to the same terms for conducting international postal duties.
• India joined the UPU in 1876. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the use of nanotechnology in the health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology.
2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAns: (c)
IncorrectAns: (c)
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Match the following:
Places – States
1. Channapatna – a. Andhra Pradesh
2. Kondapalli – b. Karnataka
3. Thanjavur – c. Tamil Nadu
4. Dhubri – d. Assam
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:CorrectAnswer : b
IncorrectAnswer : b
