DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASS TEST – APRIL-17

1. With respect to the Geographical Indication Tag (GI Tag), consider the following statements:

  1. GI Tag ensures that none other than those registered as authorized users are allowed to use the popular product name. 
  2. The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years.
  3. In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product as originating in a given place.

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

 
 
 
 

2. With respect to the Veto Power of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which of the following statement(s) given below is/are correct?

  1. The first veto ever recorded by the Soviet Union when it blocked a draft resolution regarding the withdrawal of foreign troops from Lebanon and Syria. 
  2. UK has used the veto the least out of all permanent members
  3. Vetoes cannot be applied during emergency special sessions in the General Assembly.

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

3. Abraham Accord, recently seen in news is referred to which of the following countries?

  1. Israel
  2. UAE
  3. Bahrain
  4. Saudi Arabia

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

4. Israel is bordered by which of the following sea(s)?

  1. Mediterranean Sea
  2. Red Sea
  3. Sea of Galilee
  4. Dead Sea

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

5. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Paris Club? 

  1. It is a group of officials from major creditor countries whose role is to find co-ordinated and sustainable solutions to the payment difficulties experienced by debtor countries.
  2. The Paris Club was created in response to the 2008 financial crisis.
  3. There are currently 122 Permanent Members of the Paris Club.

Options:

 
 
 
 

6. The Uttaramerur inscription provides information on the administration of 

 

 
 
 
 

7. Consider the following statements with respect to FastTag: 

  1. It employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly from the prepaid or savings account linked to it or directly toll owner.
  2. It is operated by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).
  3. FASTag is vehicle specific and once it is affixed to a vehicle, it cannot be transferred to another vehicle.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

8. Consider the following:

  1. Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited has been recognized as a miniratna Category-I company.
  2. A central Public Sector Enterprise can be recognised as miniratna category-I company when it has made profit continuously for 3 years and has not defaulted in the repayment of loans to the government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

9. In context to the Dark Matter, consider the following:

  1. It is a proven form of matter that exists in the universe but is invisible.
  2. It does not interact with light and is essential to explain the structure of the universe.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

10. In context to the use of Quantum technology in maritime communication, consider the following statements:

  1. It can enable faster communication between ships and shore stations.
  2. Quantum computers can be used to run complex simulations of weather patterns.
  3. It is useful for communication in remote areas where traditional communication methods are limited.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

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