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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Solidarity Trial:
1. It is an international clinical trial to help find an effective treatment for COVID-19.
2. Interim results from the trial indicate that Remdesivir has considerable effect to reduce the mortality rate of COVID-19 patients.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. Solidarity is an international clinical trial to help find an effective treatment for COVID-19, launched by the World Health Organization and partners.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Interim results from the Solidarity Therapeutics Trial, coordinated by the World Health Organization, indicate that remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and interferon regimens appeared to have little or no effect on 28-day mortality or the in-hospital course of COVID-19 among hospitalized patients.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. Solidarity is an international clinical trial to help find an effective treatment for COVID-19, launched by the World Health Organization and partners.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Interim results from the Solidarity Therapeutics Trial, coordinated by the World Health Organization, indicate that remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and interferon regimens appeared to have little or no effect on 28-day mortality or the in-hospital course of COVID-19 among hospitalized patients. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements:
1. Only a person who has been a Judge of any High Court in India can be appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court.
2. There are no grounds provided under the constitution for removal of a Supreme Court Judge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect. In order to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court, a person must be a citizen of India and must have been, for atleast five years, a Judge of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession, or an Advocate of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession for at least 10 years or he must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Constitution provides that a Judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the President passed after an address by each House of Parliament supported by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting has been presented to the President in the same session for such removal on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
Further, Parliament may by law regulate the procedure for the presentation of an address and for the investigation and proof of the misbehaviour or incapacity of a Judge.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect. In order to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court, a person must be a citizen of India and must have been, for atleast five years, a Judge of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession, or an Advocate of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession for at least 10 years or he must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Constitution provides that a Judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the President passed after an address by each House of Parliament supported by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting has been presented to the President in the same session for such removal on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
Further, Parliament may by law regulate the procedure for the presentation of an address and for the investigation and proof of the misbehaviour or incapacity of a Judge. - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the reorganization of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir State:
1. The new Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been provided with Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.
2. The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir is the common High Court for the Union Territories of Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 reorganized the state of Jammu and Kashmir into the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with a legislature, and the Union Territory of Ladakh without a legislature.
The Act provides for a Legislative Assembly for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The total number of seats in the Assembly will be 107. Of these, 24 seats will remain vacant on account of certain areas of Jammu and Kashmir being under the occupation of Pakistan.
The Legislative Council of the state of Jammu and Kashmir has been abolished.
Statement 2 is correct. The Act provided that the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir will be the common High Court for the Union Territories of Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Further, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will have an Advocate General to provide legal advice to the government of the Union Territory.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 reorganized the state of Jammu and Kashmir into the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with a legislature, and the Union Territory of Ladakh without a legislature.
The Act provides for a Legislative Assembly for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The total number of seats in the Assembly will be 107. Of these, 24 seats will remain vacant on account of certain areas of Jammu and Kashmir being under the occupation of Pakistan.
The Legislative Council of the state of Jammu and Kashmir has been abolished.
Statement 2 is correct. The Act provided that the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir will be the common High Court for the Union Territories of Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Further, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will have an Advocate General to provide legal advice to the government of the Union Territory. - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsThe Channapatna toys belong to which State?
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Channapatna toys are wooden toys and dolls manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka state. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication (GI). They are handcrafted and handpainted, coloured with vegetable dyes.
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Channapatna toys are wooden toys and dolls manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka state. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication (GI). They are handcrafted and handpainted, coloured with vegetable dyes.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Global Hunger Index 2020:
1. It has been published by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
2. Overall, India ranks better than all other SAARC nations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Global Hunger Index was first produced in 2006. It is published every October. The 2020 edition published by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide marks the 15th edition of the GHI.
GHI scores are based on a formula that captures three dimensions of hunger—insufficient caloric intake (undernourishment), child undernutrition, and child mortality—using four component indicators:
Statement 2 is incorrect. India has the highest prevalence of wasted children under five years in the world, which reflects acute under nutrition, according to the Global Hunger Index 2020. Overall, India ranks 94 out of 107 countries in the Index, lower than neighbors such as Bangladesh (75) and Pakistan (88).Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Global Hunger Index was first produced in 2006. It is published every October. The 2020 edition published by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide marks the 15th edition of the GHI.
GHI scores are based on a formula that captures three dimensions of hunger—insufficient caloric intake (undernourishment), child undernutrition, and child mortality—using four component indicators:
Statement 2 is incorrect. India has the highest prevalence of wasted children under five years in the world, which reflects acute under nutrition, according to the Global Hunger Index 2020. Overall, India ranks 94 out of 107 countries in the Index, lower than neighbors such as Bangladesh (75) and Pakistan (88). - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Trans fats:
1. It is a byproduct of hydrogenation that is used to turn healthy oils into solids.
2. Trans fats raise the (high-density lipoprotein) HDL cholesterol levels in bloodstream.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. Trans fats are a byproduct of a process called hydrogenation that is used to turn healthy oils into solids and to prevent them from becoming rancid.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Trans fats raise the bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower good (high-density lipoprotein) HDL cholesterol levels. Eating trans fats increases risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It’s also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
# World Food Day is observed on Oct. 16 and this year’s theme is Grow, Nourish, Sustain.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. Trans fats are a byproduct of a process called hydrogenation that is used to turn healthy oils into solids and to prevent them from becoming rancid.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Trans fats raise the bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower good (high-density lipoprotein) HDL cholesterol levels. Eating trans fats increases risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It’s also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
# World Food Day is observed on Oct. 16 and this year’s theme is Grow, Nourish, Sustain. - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Gov Tech-Thon 2020:
1. It aims to boost innovation and use of technology in agriculture and allied sectors.
2. It is being organised by the NITI Aayog and Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. Gov Tech-Thon 2020 aims to incubate new ideas, boost innovation and use technology in agriculture and allied sectors. The virtual hackathon is open to students, working professionals, startups, freelance technologists, faculty, and other IT service firms in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. National Informatics Centre, IEEE and Oracle are organising this hackathon. During the hackathon, participants will receive mentorship and advice from technical experts from NIC, IEEE and Oracle, as well as senior domain experts from the Ministries of Agriculture, Education and Transport Departments, Government of India.
Participating teams will have access to the latest tools from Oracle, Oracle Autonomous Database, built-in and easy-to-use cloud security, and compute – to help them develop prototypes that are practical and scalable.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. Gov Tech-Thon 2020 aims to incubate new ideas, boost innovation and use technology in agriculture and allied sectors. The virtual hackathon is open to students, working professionals, startups, freelance technologists, faculty, and other IT service firms in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. National Informatics Centre, IEEE and Oracle are organising this hackathon. During the hackathon, participants will receive mentorship and advice from technical experts from NIC, IEEE and Oracle, as well as senior domain experts from the Ministries of Agriculture, Education and Transport Departments, Government of India.
Participating teams will have access to the latest tools from Oracle, Oracle Autonomous Database, built-in and easy-to-use cloud security, and compute – to help them develop prototypes that are practical and scalable. - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Tropical cyclones:
1. An eye forms in the center of the cyclone having very high air pressure.
2. Their intensity usually weakens when they make landfall.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
: Statement 1 is incorrect. Cyclones are characterized by inward spiraling winds that rotate about a zone of low pressure. As the storm system rotates faster and faster, an eye forms in the center. It is very calm and clear in the eye, with very low air pressure. Higher pressure air from above flows down into the eye.
Statement 2 is correct. The warm, moist air over the ocean rises upward from near the surface. Tropical cyclones usually weaken when they hit land, because they are no longer being “fed” by the energy from the warm ocean waters. However, they often move far inland, dumping many inches of rain and causing lots of wind damage before they die out completely.Incorrect
: Statement 1 is incorrect. Cyclones are characterized by inward spiraling winds that rotate about a zone of low pressure. As the storm system rotates faster and faster, an eye forms in the center. It is very calm and clear in the eye, with very low air pressure. Higher pressure air from above flows down into the eye.
Statement 2 is correct. The warm, moist air over the ocean rises upward from near the surface. Tropical cyclones usually weaken when they hit land, because they are no longer being “fed” by the energy from the warm ocean waters. However, they often move far inland, dumping many inches of rain and causing lots of wind damage before they die out completely. - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following is/are RAMSAR Wetland Sites in India?
1. Bhitarkanika Mangroves
2. Pangong Tso
3. Asan Conservation Reserve
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands, recognizing the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands and their economic, cultural, scientific, and recreational value.
As of today, Pangong Tso is not a RAMSAR Wetland Site.
Bhitarkanika Mangroves were designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 2002. It is also famous for its salt water crocodiles and Olive ridley sea turtle.
Recently Asan Conservation Reserve was declared as a site of international importance. With this, the number of Ramsar sites in India goes up to 38, the highest in South Asia and Uttarakhand gets its first Ramsar site.Incorrect
The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands, recognizing the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands and their economic, cultural, scientific, and recreational value.
As of today, Pangong Tso is not a RAMSAR Wetland Site.
Bhitarkanika Mangroves were designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 2002. It is also famous for its salt water crocodiles and Olive ridley sea turtle.
Recently Asan Conservation Reserve was declared as a site of international importance. With this, the number of Ramsar sites in India goes up to 38, the highest in South Asia and Uttarakhand gets its first Ramsar site. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsThe Dumbarton Oaks Conference relates to which of the following issue?
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Dumbarton Oaks Conference, 1944 in Washington, D.C., where representatives of China, the Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom formulated proposals for a world organization that became the basis for the United Nations.
The Dumbarton Oaks proposals did not furnish a complete blueprint for the United Nations. They failed to provide an agreed arrangement on the voting system of the proposed Security Council and the membership provisions for the constituent republics of the Soviet Union. These issues were resolved at the Yalta Conference in February 1945.
The proposals, as thus supplemented, formed the basis of negotiations at the San Francisco Conference, out of which came the Charter of the United Nations in 1945.Incorrect
Dumbarton Oaks Conference, 1944 in Washington, D.C., where representatives of China, the Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom formulated proposals for a world organization that became the basis for the United Nations.
The Dumbarton Oaks proposals did not furnish a complete blueprint for the United Nations. They failed to provide an agreed arrangement on the voting system of the proposed Security Council and the membership provisions for the constituent republics of the Soviet Union. These issues were resolved at the Yalta Conference in February 1945.
The proposals, as thus supplemented, formed the basis of negotiations at the San Francisco Conference, out of which came the Charter of the United Nations in 1945.
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