Daily Current Affairs Quiz 31-10-2019

1. Consider the following pairs:
              Islands              Located at River
1. Bashan Char Island – Meghna
2. Majuli Island – Brahmaputra
3. Omkareshwar Island – Narmada
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

 
 
 
 

2. With reference to ‘Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme’, consider the following statements:
1. It is a programme of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
2. The SCAAP programme is an offshoot of the ITEC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

3. Consider the following statements:
1. SARAS Aajeevika Mela is an initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
2. The Mela is an integrated approach towards women empowerment.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

 
 
 
 

4. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana (PMFBY)
1. It provides insurance coverage and financial support to farmers
2. Post-harvest losses are included in the scheme.
3. There is a uniform premium for kharif and Rabi crops.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

5. Which of the following is/are NOT inflammatory bowel disease/s (IBD):
1. Crohn’s disease
2. Ulcerative colitis
3. Jaundice
Choose the correct option:

 
 
 
 

6. Consider the following statements:
1. Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment created by Sankardeva.
2. The art form is widely practiced in the north eastern state of Assam.
3. They are one act plays written in Brajawali and Sanskrit.
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?

 
 
 
 

7. The term pegasus recently seen in news is related to:

 
 
 
 

8. Consider the following statements regarding Lymphatic filariasis (LF):
1. It is a neglected tropical disease commonly known as elephantiasis
2. It is a fatal disease which is likely to kill 8 of the 10 affected people
3. It is caused mainly by WuchereriaBancrofti and spread by Culex mosquito
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

9. ‘Perseids’ sometimes seen in news is referred to

 
 
 
 

10. Consider the following statements regarding the National Pension Scheme (NPS):
1. National Pension System (NPS) is a government-sponsored pension scheme that is managed by PFRDA.
2. Any Indian between ages of 18 to 65 years may voluntarily join the NPS.
3. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are not eligible to join NPS.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

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