Daily Current Affairs Quiz 24-01-2020

1. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘White Rhinoceros’

  1. 1.It is only found in Africa and South East Asia.
  2. 2.The white rhinoceros consists of two subspecies: the southern white Rhinoceros and the northern white Rhinoceros
  3. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

2. The International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over which among the following crimes:

  1. 1.Genocide
  2. 2.Crimes against humanity
  3. 3.War crimes
  4. 4.Crime of aggression
  5. Select the Correct answer the using the Codes below:

 
 
 
 

3. Recently, ‘National Start-up Advisory Council’ was seen in news. The newly set up body will be chaired by

 
 
 
 

4. Consider the following statements regarding “Global Corruption Perception Index”

  1. 1.This Index is annually released by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
  2. 2.India’s performance in the rankings has been drastically rising in the recent years.
  3. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

5. ‘Trastuzumab’ is a biosimilar launched by WHO in order to treat:

 
 
 
 

6. Consider the following statements regarding “iDEX initiative”:

  1. 1.The objective of this initiative is to create an ecosystem which fosters innovation and encourages technology development in Defence.
  2. 2.It functions under the aegis of Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO).
  3. Select the correct statement using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

7. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Pyrolysis’

  1. 1.It involves a change of chemical composition and is reversible.
  2. 2.Its products always produce solid, liquid and non-condensable gases.
  3. 3.It converts biomass into syngas and biochar, waste plastics back into usable oil.
  4. Which of the statements given above are Correct?

 
 
 
 

8. With reference to ‘Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG)’, Consider the following:

  1. 1.It acts as the Red List Authority for the Asian Elephant.
  2. 2.It consists of specialists across the globe as member of the group with diverse skill sets.
  3. 3.It monitors all the 13 Range States across Asia.
  4. Which of the statements given above are Correct?

 
 
 
 

9. In context to ‘Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)’, consider the following:

  1. 1.It was set up on the recommendations by the Santhanam Committee.
  2. 2.It is an investigation agency of the central government.
  3. 3.The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on recommendation of Chief Justice of India (CJI).
  4. Which of the statements given above are Incorrect?

 
 
 
 

10. Which of the following country is associated with ‘Operation Chammal’?

 
 
 
 

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