We posted 6 questions in 10 PM Daily Quiz on 9 July, 2016. Thanks for the amazing response. These questions will help you polish concepts based on current affairs. In case you have not attempted them, please attempt them by clicking below.
Q.1 Consider the following statement
1)Kerala announced a 14.5 per cent “fat tax” on pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and tacos sold through branded outlets.
2)It is done in sync with the World Trade Organization’s advocacy of using fiscal tools to promote healthy eating.
Select the correct statement from the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Answer a
Explanation:-
It is done in sync with the World Health Organization’s advocacy of using fiscal tools to promote healthy eating.
Q.2) Consider the following statement
1)Chilcot Report is about US role in the 2003 Iraq War, which led to the downfall of Saddam Hussein.
2)It is done by a UN body
Select the correct statement from the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer d
Explanation:-
Chilcot Report is about Britain’s role in the 2003 Iraq War, which led to the downfall of Saddam Hussein.
It is an internal enquiry of Britain.
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Saas
- Software as a Service is a software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted.
- It is sometimes referred to as “on-demand software”.
Select the correct statement from the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-c
Explanation:-
What is Saas?
- Software as a Service is a software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted. It is sometimes referred to as “on-demand software”.
Q.4) The provision regarding indemnifying members of the armed forces when the martial law is in force is made in which of the following articles?
a) Article 33
b) Article 34
c) Article 35
d) Article 36
Answer-b
Explanation:-
Article 34 in The Constitution Of India
Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law is in force in any area Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of this Part, Parliament may by law indemnify any person in the service of the Union or of a State or any other person in respect of any act done by him in connection with the maintenance or restoration of order in any area within the territory of India where martial law was in force or validate any sentence passed, punishment inflicted, forfeiture ordered or other act done under martial law in such area.
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding composition of National Human Rights Commission
- The Chairperson is retired Chief Justice of India.
- Chairman of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is the ex-officio member of NHRC.
- Three Members are appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights.
Select the correct statement from the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer-a
Explanation:-
The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of:
- A Chairperson, retired Chief Justice of India
- One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India
- One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court
- Two Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights
- In addition, the Chairpersons of four National Commissions of ( 1.Minorities 2.SC and ST 3.Women) serve as ex officio members.
Q.6) Consider the following statements regarding Enayam port
- It will be the 13th major port of India.
- It lies on western coastal boundary of India.
Select the correct statement from the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-c
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