Daily Current Affairs Quiz 20-08-2019

1. Consider the following statements about Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification (IITFC) Programme:

  • 1. It is a digital initiative of Ministry of Culture, Government of India
  • 2. It is an online programme where one can learn about tourism at their own time, space, path and pace.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

2. NISHTHA recently seen in news is related to:

 
 
 
 

3. Consider the following statements about Tinospora cardiofolia:

  • 1. It is a traditional herb useful in treating inflammation-induced anaemia.
  • 2. It has been recently found by Scientists from Pune.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

4. Consider the following statements about Green Climate Fund (GCF)

  • 1. It was established within the framework of UNFCCC
  • 2. It is based in Incheon, South Korea
  • 3. It is an operating entity of the financial mechanism to assist developing countries
  • Which of the statements given above are correct?

 
 
 
 

5. Consider the following statements about Global SO2 emission hotspot database

  • 1. The database was recently published by Greenpeace
  • 2. According to a new report, India is the largest emitter of sulphur dioxide (SO2) in the world

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

6. With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements:

  • 1. India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units.
  • 2. The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

7. The staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century we

 
 
 
 

8. Which of the following constitutes restructured assets/loans?

 
 
 
 

9. Regarding the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, identify the correct statements:

  • 1. It is the world’s first public health treaty enacted under the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • 2. It is the biggest global initiative in tobacco control.
  • 3. India is a signatory to this treaty since 2004.

Choose the correct answer:

 
 
 
 

10. During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation?

 
 
 
 

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