Daily Current Affairs Quiz 18-12-2019

1. Hump-backed Mahseer, a critically endangered fish recently in news, is found in the basin of:

 
 
 
 

2. Consider the following statements regarding allocation of seats to Lok sabha:

  1. 1.The allocation Lok Sabha seats to the states was based on the population data of 1971 census.
  2. 2.The next reallocation of seats to states will be altered only after 2036.
  3. Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

3. Consider the following, with regard to CHaracterising ExOPlanets Satellite (CHEOPS):

  1. 1.It is an Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) space telescope.
  2. 2.It is designed to study the composition and formation of extrasolar planets.
  3. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

4. In the context to Global Refugee Forum (GRF), Consider the following:

  1. 1.It is hosted by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
  2. 2.It will be held every four years.
  3. 3.It is participated by Ministerial level delegates.
  4. Which of the statements given above are correct?

 
 
 
 

5. With reference to Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), consider the following:

  1. It is under the Department of Economic Affairs.
  2. 2.The Funds received are deposited into Contingency fund of India.
  3. 3.It is a non-lapsable fund.
  4. Which of the statements given above are Incorrect?

 
 
 
 

6. ‘Red Octagon’, sometimes seen in news is referred to

 
 
 
 

7. The concept of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) recently seen in news indicates which of the following?

 
 
 
 

8. Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.The Article 42 of the Constitution of India states that the state shall endeavour to secure all workers a living wage, conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of life.
  2. 2.Under the Constitution of India, Labour is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule.
  3. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

9. Consider the following statements regarding Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE):

  1. 1.It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Power.
  2. 2.Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) has been developed by BEE.
  3. 3.Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme is a flagship progarmme of BEE.
  4. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

10. Consider the following statements regarding Fort William

  1. 1. Warren Hastings was the first Governor of the Presidency of Fort William
  2. 2.The regulating act of 1773 established a supreme court at Fort William.
  3. 3.Fort Williams College for training Civil Servants locally, was founded by Warren Hastings.
  4. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

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