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10 PM Quiz: December 8, 2018
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Institute of Eminence (IoE) scheme, consider the following statements:
- The scheme has been launched by the University Grant Commission (UGC)
- The scheme has been launched with an objective to provide world class teaching and research facilities to Indian students within India
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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The IoE scheme was launched by University Grants Commission (UGC).
The scheme aims to bring higher educational institutions selected as IoEs in top 500 of world ranking
in the next 10 years and in top 100 eventually overtime.
Objective: To provide world class teaching and research facilities to Indian students within the country and enhance general level of education of the country.
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The IoE scheme was launched by University Grants Commission (UGC).
The scheme aims to bring higher educational institutions selected as IoEs in top 500 of world ranking
in the next 10 years and in top 100 eventually overtime.
Objective: To provide world class teaching and research facilities to Indian students within the country and enhance general level of education of the country.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- Chang’e 4 first-ever surface mission to the far side of the moon
- The mission has been launched by Japan
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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Chang’e 4 is a part of China’s Lunar Exploration programme. It is the first-ever surface mission to the far side of the moon. The mission seeks to study the rocks in the area and the effects of the solar wind striking the lunar surface.
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Chang’e 4 is a part of China’s Lunar Exploration programme. It is the first-ever surface mission to the far side of the moon. The mission seeks to study the rocks in the area and the effects of the solar wind striking the lunar surface.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following state(s) celebrate the Hornbill Festival?
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The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in Nagaland. Hornbill Festival is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 km from Kohima. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its traditions and culture.
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The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in Nagaland. Hornbill Festival is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 km from Kohima. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its traditions and culture.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement
- The Anti-Defection Law is contained in the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution which was included via the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985
- The law sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of defection to another political party.
Which of the above statement(s) is /are correct?
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The Anti-Defection Law is contained in the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution which was included via the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985. The main intent of the law was to combat “the evil of political defections”.
The law sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of defection to another political party. Therefore, both the statements are correct.
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The Anti-Defection Law is contained in the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution which was included via the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985. The main intent of the law was to combat “the evil of political defections”.
The law sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of defection to another political party. Therefore, both the statements are correct.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Know India Programme
1) Know India Programme initiated by the Ministry of Culture
2) The purpose of the Know India Programme is to help Persons of Indian Origin youths familiarize with their roots and contemporary India.
Which of the above statement(s) is /are correct?
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The KIP is an important initiative of Government of India with an aim to engage and make the young Indian Diaspora in the age group of 18 to 30 years feel a sense of connect with their motherland, to be motivated and inspired by transformational changes taking place in India and to give them an exposure to various aspects of contemporary India and its varied forms of art, heritage and culture. It is initiated by Ministry of External Affairs
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The KIP is an important initiative of Government of India with an aim to engage and make the young Indian Diaspora in the age group of 18 to 30 years feel a sense of connect with their motherland, to be motivated and inspired by transformational changes taking place in India and to give them an exposure to various aspects of contemporary India and its varied forms of art, heritage and culture. It is initiated by Ministry of External Affairs
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Electoral bonds do not bear name of the donor nor the beneficiary party.
- A cash donation to a political party could not exceed an amount of Rs.20000 under electoral bonds
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Electoral bonds do not bear the name of the donor, nor can the beneficiary party be revealed. A cash donation to a political party could not exceed an amount of Rs.2000 under electoral bonds
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Electoral bonds do not bear the name of the donor, nor can the beneficiary party be revealed. A cash donation to a political party could not exceed an amount of Rs.2000 under electoral bonds
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