We posted 6 questions in 10 PM Daily Quiz on 11 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 statements
- Captain Radhika Menon became the first woman in the world to receive the Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for the year 2016.
- Exceptional Bravery at Sea is an annual Award established by International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-c
Explanation:-
- Captain Radhika Menon became the first woman in the world to receive the Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for the year 2016 from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
- She will be bestowed with this award for saving the lives of seven fishermen, whose hopes of survival were all over.
- n 2011, Radhika Menon had made history by becoming the first woman to become captain of Indian Merchant Navy. In 2012, she took charge of MT Suvarna Swarajya.
- Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea is an annual Award established by IMO. It seeks to provide international recognition for those who perform acts of exceptional bravery at the risk of losing their own life.
Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding Bornean orangutan
- It has been declared critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).
- It belongs to the only genus (Pongo) of great apes native to Asia.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-a
Explanation:-
- Bornean orangutan is a primate species native to the island of Borneo. Found only in the wild in Sumatra island (Indonesia) and Borneo in the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah and Kalimantan.
- Together with the Sumatran orangutan, Bornean orangutan belongs to the only genus (Pongo) of great apes native to Asia.
- Orangutans share approximately 97% of their DNA with humans. They are highly intelligent and display advanced tool use and distinct cultural patterns in the wild.
- Bornean orangutan, a primate species has been declared critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).
Q.3) Which is the first state in India to impose fat-tax?
a) Kerala
b) Punjab
c)Haryana
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer-a
Explanation:-
- Fat Tax is proposed tax on foods or drinks judged to be unhealthy and whose consumption is believed to be linked to rising obesity levels.
- It is similar to the sin tax imposed on items such as alcohol or tobacco to discourage their consumption. Fat tax on junk food has been successfully imposed in European countries such as Denmark and Hungary.
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding
- There is a provision for appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states.
- Every Governor before entering upon his office, make and subscribe in the presence of the President an oath or affirmation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-a
Explanation:-
Constitutional provisions of Governor
Article 153: It says that there shall be Governor for each state. The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956 has facilitated the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states.
Article 156: Governor is appointed by President and hold office during the pleasure of President. It should be also noted that this article also mentions tenure of Governor. In this regard it says that Governor shall hold office for the term of 5 years from date he enters upon his office.
Article 159 in The Constitution Of India
Oath or affirmation by Governor
Every Governor and every person discharging the functions of the Governor shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe in the presence of the chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the State, or, in his absence, the senior most Judge of that court available, an oath or affirmation in the following form, that is to say swear in the name of God I, A B, do that I solemnly affirm will faithfully execute the office of Governor (or discharge the functions of the Governor) of (name of the State) and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law and that I will devote myself to the service and well being of the people of (name of the State)
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding ports in India
- V.O Chidambaranar Port is also known as Kamarajar Port located in Tamil Nadu.
- Mumbai port is the largest container port in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-d
Explanation:-
V.O Chidambaranar Port is also known as Tuticorin Port located in Tamil Nadu.
Jawaharlal Nehru port is the largest container port in India and is also known by Nhava Sheva. It is situated in Maharashtra (Mumbai). It accounts for more than half of total container volumes handled at India’s 12 public ports and around 40 percent of the nation’s overall containerized ocean trade.
Q.6) Consider the following statements regarding Yamal LNG project
- USA has offered Indian oil companies a stake in the second phase of Yamal LNG.
- It is the biggest project to produce liquefied natural gas in the Arctic.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-b
Explanation:-
Russia has offered Indian oil companies a stake in the second phase of Yamal LNG, the biggest project to produce liquefied natural gas in the Arctic.
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