Daily Current Affairs Quiz 21-03-2020

1. Global Liveability Index is released by

 
 
 
 

2. Right to vote in an Presidential Election is an

 
 
 
 

3. Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.The first Bird Sanctuary was established even before India got its Independence.
  2. 2.Kalakkad Mundanthurai Sanctuary has been declared as “Sanctuary of Tiger” even before the launch of Project Tiger in 1973.
  3. 3.Mannar Biosphere Reserve was the first Biosphere Reserve that has been established in India.
  4. Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

4. With reference to the MSME Act 2006, ‘Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ were classified based on which of the following?

  1. 1.The investment in plant and machinery for those engaged in manufacturing or production, processing or preservation of goods
  2. 2.The investment in equipment for enterprises engaged in providing or rendering of services
  3. 3.The investment in promotion of goods and the services of the enterprises.
  4. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

5. With reference to the ‘Creamy Layer Concept’ which of the statement(s) given below is/are correct?

  1. 1.The ‘means-test and creamy layer’ first finds expression in the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Indra Sawhney versus Union of India case.
  2. 2.Creamy layer are some members of a backward class who are lagging in social advancement as well as economical and educational advancement.
  3. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

6. With reference to National Aquifer Mapping and Management program (NAQUIM), consider the following:

  1. 1.It is implemented by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
  2. 2.It was initiated as a part of the Ground Water Management and Regulation Scheme.
  3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

7. Consider the following:

  1. 1.India-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) is an autonomous bilateral organization jointly funded by both the Governments.
  2. 2.The nodal departments for this program are the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Governments of India, and the U.S. Department of State.
  3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

8. Consider the following statements regarding “Skills Build platform”:

  1. 1.It is launched by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in collaboration with Wipro.
  2. 2.This digital platform was launched to provide personal assessment of the cognitive capabilities and personality of the students.
  3. Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

9. Consider the following statements regarding United nations:

  1. 1.To become a member of the UN, the States need to be admitted by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council.
  2. 2.ILO is a specialized agency of the UN.
  3. Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

10. With reference to the ‘Livestock Census’ in India, consider the following statements:

  1. 1.It is conducted every 5 years to cover all domesticated animals and their headcounts.
  2. 2.The 20th census has been conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
  3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

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