Daily Current Affairs Quiz 21-12-2019

1. Consider the following statements regarding Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL):

  1. 1.It is a oil and gas company with “Maharatna” Status.
  2. 2.Majority of the shareholding in the company is held by private shareholders.
  3. Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

2. Consider the following statements regarding “Section 144”, recently in news:

  1. 1.This Section 144 derives its power from Indian Penal Code, 1860
  2. 2.The Power to impose section 144 in a region lies with the Governor of the Corresponding state.
  3. Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

3. Consider the following statements regarding “Budapest Convention on Cybercrime”:

  1. 1.It is the only Binding International Instrument that addresses internet and Cyber Related Crime.
  2. 2.India has recently signed this agreement.
  3. Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

4. With reference Digital Communications Commission (DCC), consider the following:

  1. 1.It is responsible for formulating the policy of Department of Electronics and Information Technology.
  2. 2.It prepares budget for Department of Telecommunications for each financial year.
  3. 3.Telecom secretary is ex-officio chairperson of DCC.
  4. Which of the statements given above are Correct?

 
 
 
 

5. In context to National Population Register (NPR), consider the following:

  1. 1.It is under the provisions of the Citizenship Act 1955.
  2. 2.It is voluntary for every usual resident to register in NPR.
  3. It is prepared only in national and state level.
  4. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are Correct?

 
 
 
 

6. Which of the following is/are long-term government securities?

  1. 1.Dated Securities
  2. 2.Treasury Bills
  3. 3.Government Bonds
  4. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

 
 
 
 

7. In context to Open Market Operation, consider the following:

  1. 1.It aims to regulate money supply in the economy.
  2. 2.It is used to adjust the excess liquidity conditions in the market.
  3. 3.It is the sale and purchase of government securities by RBI.
  4. Which of the statements given above are Correct?

 
 
 
 

8. Consider the following, with regard to EChO Network:

  1. 1.It is a National Program to provide a specific focus of increasing research, knowledge, and Awareness of Indian Ecology.
  2. 2.It can synthesize Interdisciplinary concepts and tackle real-world problems in Medicine, Agriculture, Ecology, and Technology.
  3. Which of the statements given above is/are Correct?

 
 
 
 

9. In context to Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP), consider the following:

  1. 1.It is a recognized book as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
  2. 2.It specifies the standards of drugs manufactured and marketed in India.
  3. 3.It is formally recognized in Iran and Afghanistan.
  4. Which of the statements given above are Correct?

 
 
 
 

10. Consider the following, with regard to Pinaka missile system:

  1. 1.It is a multi- barrel rocket launch system.
  2. 2.It is been developed by Boeing production.
  3. 3.Its navigation system is aided by Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
  4. Which of the statements given above are Correct?

 
 
 
 

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