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10 PM Quiz: July 5, 2018
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following famous architects:
- Herbert Baker
- Edward Lutyens
- William Emerson
Who among the above was/were associated with the construction of capital Delhi during the British period?
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Edward Lutyens and Herbert Baker were two famous architects called on to design New Delhi and its buildings. New Delhi was constructed as a 10-square-mile city on Raisina Hill, south of the existing city.
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Edward Lutyens and Herbert Baker were two famous architects called on to design New Delhi and its buildings. New Delhi was constructed as a 10-square-mile city on Raisina Hill, south of the existing city.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsRecently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 14 crops. Which of the following are listed among those crops?
1.Cotton
2.Groundnut
3.Rice
4.Wheat
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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The government has increased the MSP for 14 Kharif Crops. They are Paddy, Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Maize, Arhar(Tur), Moong, Urad, Groundnut, Sunflower Seed, Soyabean, Sesamum, Nigerseed and Cotton.
Wheat is a Rabi crop. Therefore, the correct answer is (a).
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The government has increased the MSP for 14 Kharif Crops. They are Paddy, Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Maize, Arhar(Tur), Moong, Urad, Groundnut, Sunflower Seed, Soyabean, Sesamum, Nigerseed and Cotton.
Wheat is a Rabi crop. Therefore, the correct answer is (a).
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Higher Education Finance Agency (HEFA), consider the following statements:
- It is a not-for-profit organization set up in 2016.
- It provides primary funding to the higher educational institutions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. HEFA was set in September 2016. HEFA is a not-for-profit organization.
The primary objective of HEFA is to provide financial assistance to institutes of higher education in addition to grants given by Union Ministry of Human Resources Development. It will leverage funds from market and supplement them with donations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. These funds will be used to finance improvement in infrastructure in top institutions and will be serviced through internal accruals (earned through the fee receipts, research earnings etc.).
HEFA provides only additional finance for promoting research in the higher educational institutions, the primary funding is provided by the Union Ministry of Human Resources Development through grants. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday permitted the Higher Education Funding Agency (HEFA) to mobiliseRs. 1 lakh crore to fund research and academic infrastructure in higher educational institutions by 2022. The funding will also be available to government-run schools KendriyaVidyalayas and JawaharNavodayaVidyalayas.
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Statement 1 is correct. HEFA was set in September 2016. HEFA is a not-for-profit organization.
The primary objective of HEFA is to provide financial assistance to institutes of higher education in addition to grants given by Union Ministry of Human Resources Development. It will leverage funds from market and supplement them with donations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. These funds will be used to finance improvement in infrastructure in top institutions and will be serviced through internal accruals (earned through the fee receipts, research earnings etc.).
HEFA provides only additional finance for promoting research in the higher educational institutions, the primary funding is provided by the Union Ministry of Human Resources Development through grants. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday permitted the Higher Education Funding Agency (HEFA) to mobiliseRs. 1 lakh crore to fund research and academic infrastructure in higher educational institutions by 2022. The funding will also be available to government-run schools KendriyaVidyalayas and JawaharNavodayaVidyalayas.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to DNA profiling, consider the following statements:
- DNA profiling is beneficial in determining paternity, twins and siblings.
- DNA profiling is sometime challenging as DNA is vulnerable to degeneration due to contamination with chemicals or bacteria.
Which of the above statements is/correct?
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DNA profiling is the process where a specific DNA pattern, called a profile, is obtained from a person or sample of bodily tissue. DNA profiling include can help ion determining the paternity of a child, non-identical twins, siblings and in various aspects in criminal justice. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
DNA tests can be applied to any human sample that contains cells with nuclei, such as saliva, semen, urine and hair.
DNA is hardy, and resists degeneration even after contamination with chemicals or bacteria. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Recently, the Union Cabinet has cleared a Bill that allows law enforcement agencies to collect DNA samples, create DNA profiles and special databanks for forensic-criminal investigations.
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DNA profiling is the process where a specific DNA pattern, called a profile, is obtained from a person or sample of bodily tissue. DNA profiling include can help ion determining the paternity of a child, non-identical twins, siblings and in various aspects in criminal justice. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
DNA tests can be applied to any human sample that contains cells with nuclei, such as saliva, semen, urine and hair.
DNA is hardy, and resists degeneration even after contamination with chemicals or bacteria. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Recently, the Union Cabinet has cleared a Bill that allows law enforcement agencies to collect DNA samples, create DNA profiles and special databanks for forensic-criminal investigations.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsThe term ‘Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action’ appears in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the
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The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is a detailed, 159-page agreement with five annexes reached by Iran and the P5+1 (China France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) on July 14, 2015. The nuclear deal was endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2231, adopted on July 20, 2015. Iran’s compliance with the nuclear-related provisions of the JCPOA will be verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) according to certain requirements set forth in the agreement.
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The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is a detailed, 159-page agreement with five annexes reached by Iran and the P5+1 (China France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) on July 14, 2015. The nuclear deal was endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2231, adopted on July 20, 2015. Iran’s compliance with the nuclear-related provisions of the JCPOA will be verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) according to certain requirements set forth in the agreement.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following species have been recently added to Recovery Programme for Critically Endangered Species by the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)?
- Northern River Terrapin
- Pygmy hog
- Clouded Leopard
- Red Panda
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) recently added four species- the Northern River Terrapin, Clouded Leopard, Arabian Sea Humpback Whale, Red Panda- to a Recovery Programme for Critically Endangered Species on the recommendation of a Standing Committee.
So far, 17 species have been identified under the recovery programme. These are the Snow Leopard, Bustard (including Floricans), Dolphin, Hangul, NilgiriTahr, Marine Turtles, Dugongs, Edible Nest Swiftlet, Asian Wild Buffalo, Nicobar Megapode, Manipur Brow-antlered Deer, Vultures, Malabar Civet, Indian Rhinoceros, Asiatic Lion, Swamp Deer and Jerdon’s Courser. Hence, the correct answer is (b).
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The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) recently added four species- the Northern River Terrapin, Clouded Leopard, Arabian Sea Humpback Whale, Red Panda- to a Recovery Programme for Critically Endangered Species on the recommendation of a Standing Committee.
So far, 17 species have been identified under the recovery programme. These are the Snow Leopard, Bustard (including Floricans), Dolphin, Hangul, NilgiriTahr, Marine Turtles, Dugongs, Edible Nest Swiftlet, Asian Wild Buffalo, Nicobar Megapode, Manipur Brow-antlered Deer, Vultures, Malabar Civet, Indian Rhinoceros, Asiatic Lion, Swamp Deer and Jerdon’s Courser. Hence, the correct answer is (b).
