Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams (15 October 2020)

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).