Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16-08-2019

1. The “Living with a Star” programme of NASA aims to:

a) explore different aspects of the Sun-Earth system

b) create awareness of science in schools and colleges

c) take select few school students of schools to meet the astronauts

d) find far away sun-like stars in the universe

2. The festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ recently seen in news, is celebrated in:

a) Varanasi

b) Puri

c) Sikkim

d) Ladakh

3. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the BASIC countries?

It is an integral group within the BRICS grouping and works on the sidelines of BRICS grouping.
The primary aim of BASIC countries is to pursue the interests of developing countries at the WTO.

Choose the correct answer:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. Which of the following products of Tamil Nadu have been awarded with a GI tag?

Palani Panchamirtham
Toda Embroidery
Kolhapur Jaggery

Choose the correct answer from options given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1 and 3 only

5. The ‘No First Use’ doctrine often heard in news, is related to:

a) Nuclear weapons

b) Paris climate agreement

c) Outer space weaponization

d) Organic Farming

6. Identify the correct statement regarding the BS VI standards:

The Central Pollution Control Board sets BS standards based on European emission norms
Since their introduction in 2000, BS norms for vehicular emission have got increasingly stringent

Choose the correct answer from options given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. Vyas Samman award is conferred:

a) for contribution to Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, Pali, Prakrit, Classical Odiya, Classical Kannada, Classical Telugu and Classical Malayalam

b) for contribution to Classical Telugu, classical Sanksrit, classical Tamil, classical Odiya, classical Kannada, classical Malayalam

c) for contribution to outstanding translations from ancient Indian literature to foreign languages

d) for a lifetime contribution to a combination of all arts, dance, music, theatre and art

8. Consider the following statements:

Ganga Vriksharopan Abhiyan was initiated as part of the Forest Interventions in Ganga (FIG) component of Namami Gange Programme.
Under the program, plantation activities are being carried out, all along the banks of the River Ganga with participation of local people.
It is being organised in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.

Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Operation Number Plate’ refers to:

a) to identify the vehicles involved in ‘hit and run’ road accidents.

b) to identify vehicles standing at railway stations across the country

c) to map vehicles seized in various police operations to their respective owners.

d) none of the above

10. 10. Which one of the following best describes the term “Directed energy weapons” sometimes seen in news?

a) It is type of weapon system that is installed on latest INS Tarkash.

b) It is India’s first long range subsonic cruise missile, which can be launched from land, sea and air.

c) It is a ranged weapon that damages its target with highly focused energy, including laser, microwaves and particle beams.

d) It is a kind of anti-air multi target all weather fire and forgot with short, medium and long range.

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