GK Quiz | 06 April 2020

1. Which of the following countries makes border with Bahrain?

1. Iran
2. Qatar
3. Saudi Arabia
4. UAE
5. Kuwait

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3,4 and 5
2. 1,2 and 3
3. 1,3,4 and 5
4. 1 and 4 only

Ans. B

Explanation

Bahrain makes maritime borders with Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Hence, B is the correct answer.

 

2. Which of the following is true about the National Highway Authority of India?

1. It is responsible for the administration of the Motor Vehicle Act of 2018.
2. It lays down standards for the compulsory insurance of motor vehicles.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None

Ans.  C

Explanation

It is an autonomous apex body under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. It was created through the NHAI Act 1988. It works for the management of national highways in India. It has 2 wings i.e. Road wing and Transport wing.

Road Wing deals with the development and maintenance of National Highways in India. Its responsibilities include:

• Planning, development, and maintenance of National Highways in the country.
• Extends technical and financial support to State Governments for the development of state roads and the roads of inter-state connectivity and economic importance
• Evolves standard specifications for roads and bridges in the country.
• Serves as a repository of technical knowledge on roads and bridges.

Transport Wing deals with matters related to road transport. Its responsibilities include:

• Administration of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (now Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019).
• Taxation of motor vehicles.
• Compulsory insurance of motor vehicles.
• Administration of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950.
• And the promotion of Transport co-operatives in the field of motor transport.
• Evolves road safety standards in the form of a National Policy on Road Safety and by preparing and implementing the Annual Road Safety Plan.
• Collects compiles and analyses road accident statistics and takes steps for developing a Road Safety Culture in the country by involving the members of the public and organizing various awareness campaigns.
• Provides grants-in-aid to Non-Governmental Organisations under the laid down guidelines. (Source: nhai website).

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

3. Which of the following is true about Aarogya Setu App?

1. It identifies the risk of getting affected with COVID-19.
2. It will use the method of contact tracing to identify the risk.
3. Both A and B
4. None

Ans. C

Explanation

Aarogya Setu app has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and helps in identifying the risk of getting affected with COVID-19 by tracing a person's interactions with others by using Bluetooth, algorithm and artificial intelligence.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

4. Which of the following is true about NCC Yogdan exercise?

1. Indian navy exercise in Persian gulf for Human Assistance and Disaster Relief.
2. Service to people during COVID-19 pandemic by National Cadet Corps.
3. Indian naval exercise to train Madive’s navy in wake of increasing cyclons.
4. None of the above is correct.

Ans. B

NCC Yogdan exercise is an operation by the National Cadet Corps to assist people in the wake of COVID-19.

National Cadet Corps is a tri-service organization (army, navy, and airforce) consisting of youth wing (students from school and college). It aims to impart to value of discipline and patriotism. It was formed by the National Cadets Corps Act 1948.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

5. Which of the following is incorrect about the Central Zoo Authority?

1. It is affiliated to the World Authority of Zoos and Aquarium.
2. It was formed under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
3. It is chaired by the Prime Minister.
4. It is carrying out the Conservation Breeding Programme in India.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 1,2 and 4
3. 3 and 4 only
4. All of the above

Ans. A

Explanation

Central Zoo Authority was constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act 1991, an amendment to Wildlife Protection Act 1972 under the chairmanship of Union environment minister. It is affiliated to the World Authority of Zoos and Aquarium. It lays down the standards to be followed for the maintenance of zoos, recognize and derecognize the zoo, take account of the violations, permit the acquisition of wild/ captive animals for the protection purpose, etc.

Conservation Breeding Program was started by the World Authority of Zoos and Aquarium to facilitate the breeding of endangered species to ensure their existence. WAZA use the IUCN list of threatened species and thus prioritize the funding of the conservation measures at global and national level. India is a part of the Conservation Breeding Program.

Hence, the correct answer is A.