10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | August 18 2021

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding National Gene Bank (NGB):
1. It aims to preserve the seeds of Plant Genetic Resources for future generations in the form of seeds, genomic resources, pollen etc.
2. It preserves both Indian and foreign germplasm.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 2

Consider the following statements regarding the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS):
1. Its aim is to create a state-of-the-art testing infrastructure in partnership with the private industry.
2. Projects under the scheme will be fully-funded by the central government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 3

Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) is released by which of the following?

ANITI Aayog

BReserve Bank of India

CWorld Bank

DInternational Monetary Fund

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Question No. 4

Kuno-Palpur wildlife sanctuary is recently in news is located in which of the following states?

AMaharashtra

BMadhya Pradesh

CArunachal Pradesh

DAssam

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Question No. 5

Which of the following product is/are getting fortified in India at present?
1. Edible Oil
2. Fruits
3. Rice
4. Wheat
5. Vegetables
6. Milk
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

A1, 3 and 6 only

B2, 3, 4 and 6 only

C1, 3, 4 and 6 only

D2, 5 and 6 only

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Question No. 6

Consider the following statements regarding bio-ethanol:
1. First generation bioethanol uses corn seeds and sugarcane as raw material.
2. Second generation bioethanol uses inedible farm waste
3. Under Ethanol Blending Programme, India aims to achieve 20% ethanol blending with petrol by 2022
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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Question No. 7

Which of the following correctly defines the photoelectric effect?

ALight is made of electrons and when it hits on metal surface photons are emitted from the surface

BLight is made of photons and when it hits on metal surface electrons are emitted from the surface

CLight is made of protons and electrons and it goes under refraction when it hits metal surface

DLight is made of protons and electrons and it gets blocked when it hits on metal surface

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Question No. 8

Consider the following statements about Right to Education (RTE)
1. It provides education as a fundamental right for children between 6-12 years of age
2. Ramamurti committee and Tapas Majumdar Committee were associated with it
3. The act also mandates 30% reservation for disadvantaged section of the society
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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Question No. 9

Consider the following statements about non-Communicable diseases (NCD)
1. These are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological and behavioral factors.
2. Viral infections are major cause of these diseases
3. In India, major cause of health problem/ mortality is communicable disease
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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Question No. 10

With reference to “Great Hornbill”, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh & Kerala.
2. It is given legal protection under Schedule 1 of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. It has been provided Endangered status under IUCN list.
Which of the following is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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