We posted 6 questions in 10 PM Daily Quiz on 25 June, 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
- Under the Brussel treaty, a member state wishing to leave the EU should first notify the European Council its decision.
- After notification UK will exit from EU immediately.
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:-
Under the Lisbon treaty, a member state wishing to leave the EU should first notify the European Council its decision.
This would set in motion a process by which the member and the EU leadership will negotiate the terms of the departure and reach an agreement in two years.
Q.2) Consider the following statement
- To access single market a country must be a member of EU.
- Norway is not a member of EU
Select the correct statement from the codes given below
a)1 only
b)2 only
c)Both are correct
d)Neither is true
Answer-b
Explanation:-
Norway, along with Liechtenstein and Iceland are members of the European Economic Area (EEC). They have access to the single market while staying out of the EU.
Q.3) Consider the following statement
- After Brexit UK will be an attractive destination for Indian business.
- The Centre is contemplating amendments to the Specific Relief Act, 1963, to enhance “ease of doing business.”
Select the correct statement from the codes given below
a)1 only
b)2 only
c)Both are correct
d)Neither is true
Answer- b
Explanation:-
If U.K. exits the single market, EU countries will start imposing tariffs on British products, making it far less attractive for Indian businesses – like Tata Motors – to have a manufacturing base in the U.K.
Q.4) In the recently held referendum over the question of the exit of U.K. from EU, which of the following region voted to remain in the EU?
- England
- Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 2 and 4 only
Answer-c
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Q.5)Consider the following statements regarding Light pollution
- It is artificial brightening of the night sky caused by man-made lightening sources.
- It is also known as photopollution or luminous pollution
Select the correct statement from the codes given below
a)1 only
b)2 only
c)Both
d)None
Answer-c
Explanation:–
What is Light pollution?
Light pollution is artificial brightening of the night sky caused by man-made lightening sources, which has a disruptive effect on natural cycles and inhibits the observation of stars and planets. It is also known as photopollution or luminous pollution and basically is the misdirected or obtrusive of natural light by excessive artificial light.
Q.6) Mahashangarh has been declared as the SAARC cultural capital for 2016-17. It is located in which of the following country?
a) Bangladesh
b) Pakistan
c) India
d) Nepal
Answer-a
Explanation:-
Mahasthangarh, the 3rd century BC archaeological site in Bogra, Bangladesh, has been declared as the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SARRC) cultural capital for the year 2016-17.
It was the ancient capital of Pundravardhana i.e. home of the Pundra, a group of people not speaking languages of the Indo-European family
Bamiyan, a historic city of Afghanistan, is the current SAARC cultural capital for 2015-16.
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