Daily Current Affairs Quiz 06-08-2019

1. The term ‘’Ppar-γ2 and Arid5a’’ recently seen in news refers to:

 
 
 
 

2. Consider the following statements regarding Ramon Magsaysay Award:

  • 1. It was established in 1957 and is considered as Asia’s premier prize and highest honor.
  • 2. It is given twice in a year to individuals or organisations in Asia.

Which of the statements given above is/are above correct?

 
 
 
 

3. Consider the following statements regarding Kala Azar:

  • 1. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent
  • 2. It is a slow progressing indigenous disease caused by a protozoan parasite of genus Leishmania.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

4. Consider the following statements regarding “Sankalp’’

  • 1. It is a centrally sponsored programme of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
  • 2. The project is supported by Asian Development Bank
  • 3. It focuses on the overall skilling ecosystem covering both central and state agencies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

5. ‘Canine Distemper’ recently seen in news, refers to:

 
 
 
 

6. Machail Mata Yatra recently seen is news is located in:

 
 
 
 

7. Consider the following statements regarding Saffron cultivation:

  • 1. India is a leading producer in saffron cultivation.
  • 2. It is in great demand for its medicinal, cosmetic and aromatic properties.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

 
 
 
 

8. The term ‘non refoulment’ recently seen in news is associated with:

 
 
 
 

9. The basic aim of Lead Bank Scheme is that:

 
 
 
 

10. The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the:

 
 
 
 

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