Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams
Date: 15 October 2020
Q1. Consider the following statements-
1. A positive Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) indicates a good Indian monsoon.
2. A negative SOI is often seen in the El-Nino years.
Select the correct option-
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 2 Both
d. None
Q2. Procedures used to treat infertility are-
a. ICSI – Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
b. IVF – In Vitro Fertilization
c. IUI – Intrauterine insemination
d. All of above
Q3. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ONE –
A. Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) which was established in 1946 is an autonomous institute of the
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
B. MACS 6478 recently developed by Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) is variety of rice
with high yield.
OPTION
1.A only
2.B only
3.A and B
4.None of the above
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Question 1: (C)
Explanation : The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) is an index that is based on the difference in air pressure between Tahiti and Darwin. The SOI is closely related to the El Nino/La Nina climate phenomenon. A consistently negative SOI often indicates the presence of an El Nino. A consistently positive SOI often indicates the presence of a La Nina. This also indicates a good Indian monsoon.
Question 2: (D)
Explanation : Not required.
Question 3: (1)
Explanation : Wheat variety MACS 6478 was recently developed by Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI).
