Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12-08-2019

1. Consider the following statements about PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation):

  • It is a multi-purpose and multi-modal platform that is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances
  • It is a three-tier system (PMO, Union Government Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries of the States)

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

2. Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the

 
 
 
 

3. Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardiniadiversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of

 
 
 
 

4. Taxalogue recently seen in news is related to

 
 
 
 

5. Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

 
 
 
 

6. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

 
 
 
 

7. Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into environment?

 
 
 
 

8. The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the

 
 
 
 

9. What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?

 
 
 
 

10. Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant ‘blackholes’ billions of light-years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?

 
 
 
 

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