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10 PM Quiz: April 2, 2020
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- Question 1 of 15
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following state has started the “Rapid Test” to tackle the suspicion of whether the novel coronavirus has spread into the community?
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Kerala government has announced ‘rapid test’ to tackle the suspicion of whether the novel coronavirus has spread into the community. A rapid test is a speedy test conducted to determine whether there has been any kind of recent viral infection in a person’s body. When a pathogen enters a human body, specific antibodies are released as a response to the virus. A rapid test can detect the presence of such antibodies in blood, serum or plasma samples quickly indicating a viral infection. It is conducted usually to check for community transmission of a virus during an epidemic.
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Kerala government has announced ‘rapid test’ to tackle the suspicion of whether the novel coronavirus has spread into the community. A rapid test is a speedy test conducted to determine whether there has been any kind of recent viral infection in a person’s body. When a pathogen enters a human body, specific antibodies are released as a response to the virus. A rapid test can detect the presence of such antibodies in blood, serum or plasma samples quickly indicating a viral infection. It is conducted usually to check for community transmission of a virus during an epidemic.
- Question 2 of 15
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following space agency has announced the Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment (SunRISE) Mission?
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced the Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment (SunRISE) Mission. The objective of the mission is to study how the Sun generates and releases solar particle storms into planetary space. SunRISE contains six CubeSats which will observe radio images of low-frequency emission from solar activity and create 3D maps to locate the origin place of a solar particle storm on the Sun.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced the Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment (SunRISE) Mission. The objective of the mission is to study how the Sun generates and releases solar particle storms into planetary space. SunRISE contains six CubeSats which will observe radio images of low-frequency emission from solar activity and create 3D maps to locate the origin place of a solar particle storm on the Sun.
- Question 3 of 15
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Diseases is/are covered under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme?
- Malaria
- Kala-azar
- Chikungunya
Choose the correct code from below given options:
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Directorate of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) is the central nodal agency for prevention and control of six vector borne diseases (VBDs) i.e. Malaria, Dengue, Lymphatic Filariasis, Kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis and Chikungunya in India. It is part of the Technical Division of the Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India, equipped with Technical Experts in the field of Public Health, Entomology, Toxicology and parasitological aspects of Vector Borne Diseases. The Directorate is responsible for framing technical guidelines & policies as to guide the states for implementation of the above mentioned six diseases Programme strategies& is also responsible for budgeting and planning the logistics pertaining to GOI supply. Monitoring is done through regular reports and returns of MIS. The Directorate carries out evaluation of Programme implementation activities from time to time. The resource gap is also assessed as to provide an equitable support based on the magnitude of the problem and the available resources.
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Directorate of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) is the central nodal agency for prevention and control of six vector borne diseases (VBDs) i.e. Malaria, Dengue, Lymphatic Filariasis, Kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis and Chikungunya in India. It is part of the Technical Division of the Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India, equipped with Technical Experts in the field of Public Health, Entomology, Toxicology and parasitological aspects of Vector Borne Diseases. The Directorate is responsible for framing technical guidelines & policies as to guide the states for implementation of the above mentioned six diseases Programme strategies& is also responsible for budgeting and planning the logistics pertaining to GOI supply. Monitoring is done through regular reports and returns of MIS. The Directorate carries out evaluation of Programme implementation activities from time to time. The resource gap is also assessed as to provide an equitable support based on the magnitude of the problem and the available resources.
- Question 4 of 15
4. Question
1 points“Special & Differential Treatment” provisions related to which of the following Institution?
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India along with several others countries, including China and African nations, has cautioned against diluting special and differential treatment provisions related to developing countries, saying it would lead to “intractable deadlock” at the WTO. A communication by west African country Benin, on behalf of the African Group, Bolivia, China, Cuba, India and Oman has said that developing countries’ should continue to enjoy benefits of special and differential treatment (S&D) under WTO rules and they must be allowed to make their own assessments regarding their own developing country status.
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India along with several others countries, including China and African nations, has cautioned against diluting special and differential treatment provisions related to developing countries, saying it would lead to “intractable deadlock” at the WTO. A communication by west African country Benin, on behalf of the African Group, Bolivia, China, Cuba, India and Oman has said that developing countries’ should continue to enjoy benefits of special and differential treatment (S&D) under WTO rules and they must be allowed to make their own assessments regarding their own developing country status.
- Question 5 of 15
5. Question
1 points“Guindy National Park” is located in which of the following state?
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Guindy National Park in Chennai is the dominant factor in contributing to the lush green cover of the city. Known to be the 8th smallest national park in the country, the land is blessed with dense forest area, scrub lands, lakes and streams etc. Boating of varied flora and fauna, and a rich wildlife, the park receives a large tourist influx throughout the year to this national park in Tamil Nadu.
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Guindy National Park in Chennai is the dominant factor in contributing to the lush green cover of the city. Known to be the 8th smallest national park in the country, the land is blessed with dense forest area, scrub lands, lakes and streams etc. Boating of varied flora and fauna, and a rich wildlife, the park receives a large tourist influx throughout the year to this national park in Tamil Nadu.
- Question 6 of 15
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding International Energy Agency;
- IEA is a global sustainable energy framework under the United Nations.
- It is responsible for inspections of Iranian nuclear reactors under the JCPOA deal.
- India is a member country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. IEA is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 1974 in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA),it is the International Atomic Energy Agency that is to inspect the reactor facilities of Iran.
Statement 3 is incorrect. India is not a member but associate member country. A candidate country to the IEA must be a member country of the OECD.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. IEA is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 1974 in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA),it is the International Atomic Energy Agency that is to inspect the reactor facilities of Iran.
Statement 3 is incorrect. India is not a member but associate member country. A candidate country to the IEA must be a member country of the OECD.
- Question 7 of 15
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pink City;
- The city was fortified by Sawai Raja Man Singh therefore called a Walled city.
- The city is home to a UNESCO world heritage site.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The pink city of jaipur is also known as walled city. It was fortified by Sawai Jai Singh II.
Statement 2 is correct. Jantar Mantar of Jaipur is part of UNESCO World Heritage list and the Jaipur city itself has the UNESCO World Heritage City tag.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The pink city of jaipur is also known as walled city. It was fortified by Sawai Jai Singh II.
Statement 2 is correct. Jantar Mantar of Jaipur is part of UNESCO World Heritage list and the Jaipur city itself has the UNESCO World Heritage City tag.
- Question 8 of 15
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Shale Oil;
- Oil Shale is the crude oil that contains solid bits of kerogen, a precursor to oil.
- Shale oil mining uses a horizontal drilling technique called Fracking.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Oil shale is essentially the rock that contains solid bits of kerogen, a precursor to oil.
Statement 2 is correct. Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) technology has enabled oil and gas producers to tap reserves in shale formations across North America. The oil coming out of the shale is referred to as shale oil or tight oil.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Oil shale is essentially the rock that contains solid bits of kerogen, a precursor to oil.
Statement 2 is correct. Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) technology has enabled oil and gas producers to tap reserves in shale formations across North America. The oil coming out of the shale is referred to as shale oil or tight oil.
- Question 9 of 15
9. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is correctly matched?
- Spanish Flu – H1N1 influenza virus
- COVID-19 – H7N9 influenza virus
- Bird Flu – H5N1 influenza virus
Select the correct answer using code below
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Option 1 is correctly matched. Spanish flu of 1918 was caused by the H1N1 influenza virus.
Option 2 is incorrectly matched. COVID-19 is not caused by influenza virus, it is caused by SARS-COV-2 virus of the coronavirus family.
Option 3 is correctly matched. H5N1 is a type of influenza virus that causes a highly infectious, severe respiratory disease in birds called avian influenza (or “bird flu”).
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Option 1 is correctly matched. Spanish flu of 1918 was caused by the H1N1 influenza virus.
Option 2 is incorrectly matched. COVID-19 is not caused by influenza virus, it is caused by SARS-COV-2 virus of the coronavirus family.
Option 3 is correctly matched. H5N1 is a type of influenza virus that causes a highly infectious, severe respiratory disease in birds called avian influenza (or “bird flu”).
- Question 10 of 15
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Article 19(1)(a) of the constitution;
- Freedom of press is implicit under this article.
- Reasonable restrictions can be imposed to prevent defamation or incitement of an offence.
- It gets automatically suspended in a National Emergency imposed on grounds of external aggression and armed rebellion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. In the Constituent Assembly Debates it was made clear by Dr. Ambedkar, Chairman of the Drafting Committee, said that no special mention of the freedom of press was necessary at all as the press and an individual or a citizen were the same as far as their right of expression was concerned.
Statement 2 is correct. Reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the right can be imposed in interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 358 provides for suspension of Article 19 in case of National Emergency security of India or any part of the territory thereof is threatened by war or by external aggression is in operation, not armed rebellion.
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Statement 1 is correct. In the Constituent Assembly Debates it was made clear by Dr. Ambedkar, Chairman of the Drafting Committee, said that no special mention of the freedom of press was necessary at all as the press and an individual or a citizen were the same as far as their right of expression was concerned.
Statement 2 is correct. Reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the right can be imposed in interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 358 provides for suspension of Article 19 in case of National Emergency security of India or any part of the territory thereof is threatened by war or by external aggression is in operation, not armed rebellion.
- Question 11 of 15
11. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding OPEC+;
- Russia is the largest oil producer in the group.
- All OPEC members are part of the grouping.
- The USA has joined the group to control the international crude oil prices.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Saudi Arabia has the largest oil production capacity iin the world and so in the OPEC+ grouping.
Statement 2 is correct. OPEC+ is a group of 24 oil-producing nations, made up of the 14 members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and 10 other non-OPEC members, including Russia.
Statement 3 is incorrect. USA is not part of OPEC+ group.
OPEC has a total of 14 Member Countries viz. Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates(UAE), Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Libya, Nigeria, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of Congo, Angola, Ecuador and Venezuela. OPEC plus countries include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan and Sudan.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Saudi Arabia has the largest oil production capacity iin the world and so in the OPEC+ grouping.
Statement 2 is correct. OPEC+ is a group of 24 oil-producing nations, made up of the 14 members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and 10 other non-OPEC members, including Russia.
Statement 3 is incorrect. USA is not part of OPEC+ group.
OPEC has a total of 14 Member Countries viz. Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates(UAE), Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Libya, Nigeria, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of Congo, Angola, Ecuador and Venezuela. OPEC plus countries include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan and Sudan.
- Question 12 of 15
12. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is correctly matched;
- Nord Stream: Russia-China
- TAPI : Turkmenistan- India
- TANAP : Azerbaijan-Europe
Select the correct answer using the code below
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Option 1 is incorrectly matched. Nord Stream is a system of offshore natural gas pipelines from Russia to Germany.
Option 2 is correctly matched. The Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India Pipeline (TAPI), also known as Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline, is a natural gas pipeline being developed.
Option 3 is correctly matched. The Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline is a natural gas pipeline in Turkey. It is the central part of the Southern Gas Corridor, which will connect the giant Shah Deniz gas field in Azerbaijan to Europe through the South Caucasus Pipeline.
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Option 1 is incorrectly matched. Nord Stream is a system of offshore natural gas pipelines from Russia to Germany.
Option 2 is correctly matched. The Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India Pipeline (TAPI), also known as Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline, is a natural gas pipeline being developed.
Option 3 is correctly matched. The Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline is a natural gas pipeline in Turkey. It is the central part of the Southern Gas Corridor, which will connect the giant Shah Deniz gas field in Azerbaijan to Europe through the South Caucasus Pipeline.
- Question 13 of 15
13. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Public Safety Act;
- It allows detention of a person without a formal charge and without trial.
- The writ petition of habeas corpus petition can not be filed for a person arrested under PSA.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Public Safety Act, 1978 is preventive detention law of Jammu & Kashmir. PSA allows for the detention of a person without a formal charge and without trial and need not be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours of the detention.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Remedy of habeas corpus can not be suspended by ordinary law, therefore the detention order can be challenged through a habeas corpus petition filed by relatives of the detained person.
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Statement 1 is correct. Public Safety Act, 1978 is preventive detention law of Jammu & Kashmir. PSA allows for the detention of a person without a formal charge and without trial and need not be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours of the detention.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Remedy of habeas corpus can not be suspended by ordinary law, therefore the detention order can be challenged through a habeas corpus petition filed by relatives of the detained person.
- Question 14 of 15
14. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding DGCA;
- It is responsible for registration of civil aircrafts and certification of airports in India.
- It also co-ordinates all regulatory functions with the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
- It conducts investigation into air traffic accidents/incidents.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code below;
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Statement 1 is correct. DGCA is responsible for Registration of civil aircraft, certification of airports, licensing of pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, air traffic controllers and flight engineers, and conducting examinations and checks for that purpose
Statement 2 is correct. It also co-ordinates all regulatory functions with the International Civil Aviation Organisation, a specialized agency of the United Nations.
Statement 3 is correct. Its mandate includes conducting investigation into accidents/incidents and taking accident prevention measures including formulation of implementation of Safety Aviation Management programmes.
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Statement 1 is correct. DGCA is responsible for Registration of civil aircraft, certification of airports, licensing of pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, air traffic controllers and flight engineers, and conducting examinations and checks for that purpose
Statement 2 is correct. It also co-ordinates all regulatory functions with the International Civil Aviation Organisation, a specialized agency of the United Nations.
Statement 3 is correct. Its mandate includes conducting investigation into accidents/incidents and taking accident prevention measures including formulation of implementation of Safety Aviation Management programmes.
- Question 15 of 15
15. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National investigation Agency;
- It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- It deals with cases related to terrorism, organised crime and money laundering.
- Its jurisdiction applies to all Indian citizens, including those outside India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code below;
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Statement 1 is correct. National Investigation Agency (NIA) was constituted post 26/11 attacks under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act, 2008. It works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It mainly deals with counter terrorism cases. Money laundering is dealt by ED while CBI is the agency against organised crime.
Statement 3 is correct. Its jurisdiction extends to the whole of India and it applies also- (a) to citizens of India outside India; (b) to persons in the service of the Government wherever they may be; and (c) to persons on ships and aircrafts registered in India wherever they may be.
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Statement 1 is correct. National Investigation Agency (NIA) was constituted post 26/11 attacks under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act, 2008. It works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It mainly deals with counter terrorism cases. Money laundering is dealt by ED while CBI is the agency against organised crime.
Statement 3 is correct. Its jurisdiction extends to the whole of India and it applies also- (a) to citizens of India outside India; (b) to persons in the service of the Government wherever they may be; and (c) to persons on ships and aircrafts registered in India wherever they may be.
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