10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | August 31 2021

Consider the following statements regarding The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020:
1. The price of farming produce should be mentioned in the agreement.
2. The maximum period of an agreement will be is 20 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 provides that the central government may regulate the supply of certain food items including cereals, pulses, potatoes, onions, edible oilseeds, and oils, only under extraordinary circumstances. Which of the following is/are comes under extraordinary circumstances?
1. Extraordinary price rise
2. Famine
3. Natural calamity of grave nature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2020:
1. It regulates the acceptance and utilization of foreign contribution by individuals, associations and companies.
2. Foreign contribution is the donation or transfer of any currency, security or article by a foreign source.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

“Global Environment Outlook” is often seen in news is released by?

Which of the following is/are “pioneer species” of ecological succession?
1. Lichens
2. Fungi
3. Bacteria
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

“Global Drylands Initiative” is launched by which of the following?

Consider the following statements with respect to “Effective Revenue Deficit” (ERD):
1. It is the difference between revenue deficit and grants for creation of capital assets.
2. It is suggested by the Bimal Jalan Committee on Public Expenditure.
3. The ERD target for 2020-21 has been set under 1% of GDP.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

“It is essentially savings and loan associations that help members’ savings grow at a higher interest rate”- is related to which of the following?

Consider the following statements regarding Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
1. Articles 315 to 323 of the Indian Constitution related to UPSC.
2. It consists of a chairman and other members appointed by the President of India.
3. President determines the conditions of service of the chairman and other members of the Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?