Daily Current Affairs MCQs - 25th September

Q1. With reference to quad, consider the following statements 

1. It is a military alliance 

2. It promises to provide 1 billion vaccine doses

 Which of the following statements is/are correct? 

(a)1 only

 (b) 2 only

 (c) 1&2 both 

 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 

 Sol: (b)

 Explanation: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/narendra-modi-joe-biden-kamala-harris-quad-new-york-washington-unga-live-updates-7528491/

 1. It takes 3 days for stubble to decompose

 2. It is found that it tends to increase carbon and nitrogen content in soil. 

 Which of the following statements is/are correct? 

(a)1 only 

(b) 2 only 

 (c) 1&2 both 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

Sol: (b) Explanation: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/pusa-decomposer-will-cover-more-land-benefit-more-farmers-this-year-7533036/

 (a)India 

(b)China 

 (c)USA 

 (d)Australia 

Sol: (b) 

Explanation: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-samples-brought-back-by-china-mission-tell-us-about-moon-7533019/

Q4. In reference to CCI, consider the following statements

 1. It can impose a fine in the case of unfair practice 

2. It came as a replacement of MRTP act

 Which of the following statements is/are correct?

 (a)1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

(c) 1&2 both 

 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 

Sol: (c) 

Explanation: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/beer-cartelisation-united-breweries-carlsberg-others-fined-over-rs-873-cr-7533063/ Q5. In reference to ARC, consider the following statements 1. Banks can even sell their fraud loans to ARC 2. Auction on fraud loans must be through Swiss challenge. 

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 

(a)1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) 1&2 both 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

 Sol: (c) 

 Explanation:https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/master-direction-banks-can-now-sell-fraud-loans-to-arcs-7533039/

Q6. Consider the following statements

1. PM2.5 and PM10 are capable of penetrating deep into the lungs but PM2.5 can even enter the bloodstream, primarily resulting in cardiovascular and respiratory impacts.
2. As of now National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) do not meet the WHO’s existing standards.

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both

(d)None

 Explanation: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/who-tightens-global-air-quality-norms/article36617490.ece

Q7. The Climate Finance Leadership Initiative (CFLI), was recently launched by

 (a) India and USA 

(b) India and Uk 

(c) India and Eu 

(d) India and Israel 

 Sol: (b) 

Explanation: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-uk-sign-up-to-new-climate-finance-initiative/articleshow/85867032.cms 

 Q8. With reference to Anti dumping duty consider the following statements ? 

 1. It is imposed by Finance ministry

 2. The imposition of antidumping duty is permissible under the World Trade Organization regime 

(a)1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) 1&2 both 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

 Sol: (c) 

Explanation: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/commerce-ministry-for-imposing-anti-dumping-duty-on-pharma-api-from-china-7503531.html

Q9. Which Country’s central bank rules all crypto transactions to be illegal?

 (a) China 

(b) USA 

(c) India 

(d) Uk 

 Sol: (a) Explanation: https://tech.co/news/china-bans-cryptocurrencies 

Q10. Consider the following statements with reference to a C­295 transport planes deal signed for transport aircraft

 1. This is the first project of its kind in which a military aircraft will be manufactured in India under technology transfer by the private sector. 

2. Reliance Defence will be partner in deal. 

 (a)1 only 

 (b) 2 only 

 (c) 1&2 both 

 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 

 Sol: (a) Explanation: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/government-seals-mega-deal-with-airbus-for-purchase-of-56-c-295-military-transport-aircraft/article36644148.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/government-seals-mega-deal-with-airbus-for-purchase-of-56-c-295-military-transport-aircraft/article36644148.ece