Daily Current Affairs Quiz 08-02-2020

1. With reference to Genome India Project, consider the following:

  1. 1.The Centre for Brain Research, which is an autonomous institute will serve as the nodal point of the project.
  2. 2.It is funded by Department of Biotechnology.
  3. 3.It has 22 partner organisations including public health institutions.
  4. Which of the statements given above are correct?

 
 
 
 

2. Consider the following, with regard to Monetary Policy Committee:

  1. 1.Its establishment was recommended by the M.N. Goiporia Committee.
  2. 2.It determines the policy interest rate.
  3. 3.It is an institutional framework under the Reserve Bank of India act, 1934.
  4. Which of the statements given above are correct?

 
 
 
 

3. With reference to National Means Cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme, consider the following:

  1. 1.It aims to award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to reduce drop-outs.
  2. 2.The selection of students for the scholarships is made through an examination conducted by the Central Governments.
  3. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

4. Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.Sathya Mangalam Tiger Reserve is located at the confluence of Western and Eastern Ghats.
  2. 2.Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary was established primarily for the conservation of Lion Tailed Macaque.
  3. 3.Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first Biosphere Reserve in India.
  4. Which of the statements given above are correct?

 
 
 
 

5. Consider the following, with regard to Marine Products Export Development Authority:

  1. 1.It is the nodal agency for the holistic development of the seafood industry in India.
  2. 2.It is registered under the Registrar of Companies Act, 1956.
  3. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

6. The National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development (NILERD) is an autonomous Institute under

 
 
 
 

7. Consider the following statements with respect to Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP)

  1. 1.Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices is a voluntary code issued by Department of Pharmaceuticals.
  2. 2.It serves as a guidance document for Pharma Marketing practices.
  3. 3.Providing special concessions, gifts, vouchers, travel facilities etc. to the doctors are prohibited under the code
  4. 4.According to the code Free samples of drugs shall not be supplied to any person
  5. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

8. The V.K. Paul Committee is related to

 
 
 
 

9. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) India Index is released by

 
 
 
 

10. Consider the following:

  1. 1.State Health Index
  2. 2.District Hospital Index
  3. 3.State Energy Index
  4. 4.School Education Quality Index
  5. 5.Composite Water Management Index
  6. 6.SDG India Index
  7. Which of the above Indices are related to the NITI Aayog?

 
 
 
 

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