10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : February 24, 2018

Both the statements are correct.
The Dhanush missile is a short-range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
The Dhanush is part of five missile platforms that have been indigenously developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) since 1983, as part of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
The Dhanush missile made its first test flight in 2000, with first fully operational test conducted in 2004. It has been test-fired total of seven times so far. The last time Dhanush was test fired was in November 2015.
The other families of missiles developed under the IGMPD are Agni, Trishul, Akash and Nag.

Transparency International is an international non-governmental organization which is based in Berlin, Germany, and was founded in 1993. It brings out the Corruption Perception Index.
India was ranked 81st among 180 countries in Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2017 released by NGO Transparency International. India has dropped by two ranks from 79th slot in CPI 2016. It scored 40 on the scale
CPI ranks countries on a scale of zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean) based on their perceived levels of corruption in the public sector. The index is compiled by using data of World Bank, World Economic Forum (WEF) and other institutions.

Kamakhya Temple located in Guwahati has not been inscribed on the World Heritage List. The Kamakhya Temple also Kamrup-Kamakhya is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya. It is one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas.
Sites which have been inscribed on the World Heritage List:
Ellora Caves (1983)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004)
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004)

Statement 1 is correct. Gram Sabha can maintain a corpus fund (may be called Gram Sabha Kosh) which will be required for carrying out several management functions assigned to the Gram Sabha.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The corpus fund may be raised through taking contributions either in the form of cash, or goods, either from Government or non-Government organizations or in the term of value of labour in villages.

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Global Heritage Fund is a nonprofit organization.
Statement 2 is correct. The mission of Global Heritage Fund is to sustainably preserve the most significant and endangered cultural heritage sites in developing regions of the world.

Statement 1 is incorrect. Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature.
Statement 2 and 3 are correct. The event is held annually encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 pm on a specific day towards the end of March, as a symbol of commitment to the planet.
The event encourages households and businesses to turn off their lights and electrical appliances for one hour at the appointed time to raise awareness about the need to take action on climate change.
It was started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007. Since then, it has grown to engage more than 7,000 cities and towns across 187 countries and territories.
Its goal is to raise awareness for sustainable energy use and create a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle.

Statement 1 is incorrect.  The sculptures made under the patronage of Chandelas were famous for erotic relief panels. The Khajuraho temples are famous for their erotic relief panels which may illustrate the tantrik practices of certain medieval cults. The Chandelas were famous for building of temples and tanks, forts and palaces etc.
Statement 2 is correct. With the coming of the Turks, the sculptural activity in India came to a temporary halt. However, during the Mughal period, particularly, Akbar’s time, guilds (salats) of indigenous artisans were invited and gave them freedom to experiment. It is in this way that a unity and continuity in the art of India was maintained.