Current Affairs Quiz 17 and 18 July

Current Affairs MCQs [ 17 and 18 July 2017 ] PIB TheHindu IndianExpress & Other leading newspapers

Sumant Kumar, B.Tech NIT Allahabad Consider the following statements regarding Ocean gyres : 1. A gyre is any large system of

circulating ocean currents, particularly those involved with large wind movements.

2. Gyres are caused by the Coriolis effect;

3. Planetary vorticity along with horizontal and vertical friction, determine the circulation patterns from the wind curl (torque).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only Ans : (d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Coriolis Force : On the rotating earth, a point on the equator moves fastest.

As we go towards the poles, the speed decreases, reaching almost zero at the poles.

Because of this difference in speed, any moving body(winds, ocean currents etc) get deflected when they move towards the equator or away from the equator. This force of deflection is called Coriolis force.

It was later elaborated by Ferrel and is known as Ferrels law.

It states that all moving bodies like wind and ocean currents get

deflected from their normal paths towards right in the northern hemisphere and towards left in the southern hemisphere.

Rate of deflection increases with the distance from equator.

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The following are the five most notable gyres: 1. Indian Ocean Gyre (generally flowing counter-

clockwise) 2. North Atlantic Gyre 3. North Pacific Gyre 4. South Atlantic Gyre 5. South Pacific Gyre

Because the Coriolis effect is strongest near the poles, water

flowing eastward at high latitudes turns sooner and is "short circuiting" the gyre.

At the equator the Coriolis effect is nonexistent and the water flows westward until it encounters a blocking continent.

Westward boundary currents are therefore faster and deeper than eastern boundary currents, and the geostrophic hill is offset to the west.

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Which one of the following ocean current is found in southern hemisphere? a) Oyashio Current b) West wind drift c) Gulf Stream d) Canaries Current Answer: (b)

Identify the factors that are affected by ocean currents. A) Temperature B) Precipitation C) Humidity D) All the above. ANSWER: D) All the above. The periodic phenomenon of alternate rise and fall in sea level is known as A) Tides B) Waves C) Tsunami D) Currents ANSWER: A) Tides Tides are a resultant of gravitational interaction of the earth, the moon and the sun.

[PIB] European Union & India establish an Investment Facilitation Mechanism European Union (EU) and India announced the

establishment of an Investment Facilitation Mechanism (IFM) for EU Investments in India.

The mechanism will allow for a close coordination between the European Union and the Government of India with an aim to promote and facilitate EU investment in India.

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The Investment Facilitation Mechanism was recently established in India with an aim to promote and facilitate investment by a) Japan b) European Union c) South Korea d) Israel Solution: b.

Consider the following statements : The Food and Agriculture Organization

of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations

Consider the following statements : FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations

meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy.

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It leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

It serves developing countries only. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans : (b) 1 and 2 only It serves both developed and developing countries.

FAO is a source of knowledge and information, and helps developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices, ensuring good nutrition and food security for all.

Its motto is "let there be bread". Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans : (d) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following statements : 1. In India the FoodBanking concept is being pioneered by the

India FoodBanking Network to augment ongoing Government and Non Profit feeding programs, with the establishment of the Delhi FoodBank.

2. IFBN acquires donated food in the form of grains, pulses, oil, spices etc. sourced on the basis of community food habits and makes these available through a network of community owned agencies.

Hunger in India o 194.6 million are undernourished o 30.7% of children under 5 are underweight o 38.7% of children under 5 years are stunted o 97th rank in Global Hunger Index 2016 o 1 in 4 children malnourished

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3. These institutional feeding programs include school feeding programs, shelter homes, Old age homes substance abuse clinics, after-school programs and cater to various needs.

4. India FoodBanking Network is a national level project started under the leadership of Sam Pitroda

Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans : (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

The Foodbank operates by matching food from donors to those that need this the most.

Consider the following statements regarding AFSPA : The AFSPA gives powers to the Army and Central forces

deployed in disturbed areas to kill anyone acting in contravention of law, arrest and search any premises without a warrant and provides cover to forces from prosecution and legal suits without the Centres sanction.

AFSPA is effective in the whole of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur (excluding the seven Assembly constituencies of Imphal).

In Arunachal Pradesh, it is in force in 16 police stations and in Tirap, Longding and Changlang districts bordering Assam.

Tripura withdrew AFSPA in 2015. AFSPA is in force in whole of Meghalaya and Mizoram.

Choose the correct statements : 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

AFSPA, 1958 Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was passed in

1958. It is a law with just six sections granting special

powers to the Indian Armed Forces in "disturbed areas" to bring back order in the disturbed areas.

Any area which is declared Disturbed under Disturbed Areas Act enables armed forces to resort to the provisions of AFSPA.

The most controversial sections of AFSPA are: o Section 4 : Enables security forces to fire

upon or otherwise use force, even to the causing of death where laws are being violated( the assembly of five or more persons; or carrying of weapons)

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2 and 3 only 3, 4 and 5 only All of the above

Ans : 1 2 3 4 Only Criminal proceedings against Armed Forces personnel can only be carried out on the permission of Defence Ministry and that against the para-military personnel can be carried out on the permission of the Home Ministry.

o Section 6 : No criminal prosecution will lie against any person who has taken action under this act.

It is not in force in Meghalaya (except 20 kilometre area along Assam border) and Mizoram.

Consider the following statements : 1. Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (which came into force in 1994) provides for

setting up NHRC at Centre as well as one Commission each at State level. 2. NHRC is a constitutional) body. 3. NHRC was established in 1993 4. It is the watchdog of human rights in the country 5. It looks into allegations of excesses, independently of the government, in a manner that

would underline the government's commitment to protect human rights; Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (e) 1, 3, 4 and 5 Ans : (e) 1, 3, 4 and 5 NHRC is a statutory (and not a constitutional) body.

Consider the following statements : Term of the members of NHRC is 3

years. After retirement, members of the

NHRC are eligible for employment under the GoI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans : (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Term of the chairman and members is 5 years or 70 years whichever is earlier.

After retirement, chairman and members are not eligible for further employment under the Central or a state government.