Daily Current Affairs Quiz 08-04-2020

1. As per the Indian state of Forest Report, which of the North-Eastern state has the highest forest area in its Geographical Area?

 
 
 
 

2. Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.Recently, India has become second largest producer of Crude steel after china by replacing Japan.
  2. 2.Ministry of Commerce is the body responsible to set targets for annual steel production.
  3. Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

3. Which of the following countries are part of the Mekong Ganga Co-operation?

  1. 1.India
  2. 2.Thailand
  3. 3.China
  4. 4.Myanmar
  5. 5.Lao PDR
  6. Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

4. With respect to the Pench Tiger reserve, consider the following statements:

  1. 1.Pench Tiger Reserve is one of the major Protected Areas of Satpura-Maikal ranges in the state of Maharashtra.
  2. 2.The forests found in Pench Tiger Reserve are divided into southern tropical wet dry forest, southern tropical dry deciduous teak forest and southern tropical dry deciduous mixed forest.
  3. 3.It is also a part of the UNESCO recognized biosphere reserves in India.
  4. Which of the statements given above are not correct?

 
 
 
 

5. With reference to the Hydroxy-chloroquine, which of the statements given below are correct?

  1. 1.Hydroxy-chloroquine is an anti-malarial drug used in the treatment of Malaria in tropical countries.
  2. 2.The drug also shows antiviral activity in vitro against coronaviruses, and specifically, SARS-CoV-2
  3. 3.It is only used for the prophylaxis which prevents a person from being affected and not for the infected persons.
  4. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

6. In context to TELECOM DISPUTES SETTLEMENT AND APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (TDSAT), consider the following:

  1. 1.It consists of a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the Central Government.
  2. 2.The Chairperson should be or should have been a Judge of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice of a High Court.
  3. 3.It exercises jurisdiction over Telecom, Broadcasting, IT and Airport tariff matters under the TRAI Act, 1997
  4. Which of the statements given above are correct?

 
 
 
 

7. Consider the following, with regard to World Health Day:

  1. 1.Its theme for 2020 is Support Nurses and Midwives.
  2. 2.It aims to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization (WHO).
  3. 3.Its idea was conceived at the First Health Assembly in 1948.
  4. Which of the statements given above are correct?

 
 
 
 

8. Consider the following statements

  1. 1.The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) is mandated to advise on the price policy (MSP) of Cereals, pulses and oilseeds only.
  2. 2.Jute Corporation of India (JCI) procures raw jute at Minimum Support Price (MSP), fixed on the basis of recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP), from jute growers to safeguard their interest.
  3. 3.Jute Packaging Materials Act provides for 100 per cent reservation for packaging of food grains in jute bags.
  4. Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

 
 
 
 

9. Consider the following:

  1. 1.Salaries and allowances of the members of Parliament
  2. 2.Privileges of the Parliament and its members
  3. 3.Directive Principles of State Policy
  4. 4.Citizenship—acquisition and termination
  5. Which of the above constitutional provisions can be amended by a simple majority?

 
 
 
 

10. With reference to the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) , consider the following statements:

  1. 1.TDSAT was set up to adjudicate disputes and dispose of appeals, under the TRAI Act of 1997
  2. 2. Broadcasting and cable services are also within the purview of TRAI Act.
  3. 3. The Tribunal consists of a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the Central Government.
  4. Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

 
 
 
 

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