GK Quiz | 01 May 2020

1. Which of the following is true about May Day?

1. It is celebrated as International Labor Day.
2. It was declared as international workers day to recognize Chicago Protest of 1890.
3. Both statements are correct.
4. None of the above is correct.

Ans. C

Explanation

May day is celebrated on May 1 to celebrate the international labor day. In 1886, a general strike occurred in Chicago to demand for 8 hours of work. This is known as the Haymarket affair. Following the protest, the violence occurred and many people were killed. May day was formally recognized as international workers day in the Second International’s (organization of social and labor parties formed in Paris in 1899) congress in 1891.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

2. Which of the following statements is true?

1. There are a total of 189 conventions of the International Labour Organisation.
2. India is a signatory to the Right to organize and collective bargaining Convention, 1949.
3. The right to strike is recognized under the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression given under the Indian constitution.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. D

Explanation

There are a total of 189 ILO conventions related to the various aspects of labor. Out of 189 conventions, 8 conventions are fundamental. India is a signatory to 6 out of 8 fundamental conventions i.e Forced Labour Convention, 1930, Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951, Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957, Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958, Minimum Age Convention, 1973, Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999.

India is not a signatory to Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize Convention, 1948, and Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949. The right to strike is not a fundamental right in India but a legal right given under Industrial Dispute Act 1947.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

3. Which of the following is true about MSME bank of schemes ideas innovation and research portal?

1. It facilitates venture capital funding of MSME projects.
2. It facilitates the crowdfunding of new ideas.
3. It facilitates the rating of the innovative ideas.
4. All of the above are correct.

Ans. D

Explanation

MSME bank of schemes ideas innovation and research portal facilitates crowdfunding of innovative ideas for MSME and also facilitates their rating. It also provides information about various central, state, and other schemes related to MSMEs. It also facilitates venture capital funding. Any person or entity registered in India can register on this portal.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

4. Which of the following is true about Coal?

1. The coal formation started in Carboniferous age which is also known as the 1^st coal age.
2. The coal formation starts when the solar energy stored in biomass is unable to get released in the atmosphere thus interrupting the decaying process.
3. The general sequence of coalification ranges from peat formation to Anthracite formation.
4. Peat is a variety of coal like Anthracite.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

Coal is a fossil fuel formed from the sedimentation of fossil fuels under high temperature and pressure conditions which brings physical and chemical changes in them to convert them into coal. For the coalification to take place biomass must not deteriorate by the release of solar energy from them. The 1^st carbon formation started in the Carboniferous age which is also known as the 1^st carbon age. The general process ranges from peat formation to the anthracite formation. The type of coal forms depends on various factors like climate, topography, geological factors, etc. Peat forms by the partial decomposition of the biomaterial. It is not a type of coal but the precursor to coal and has high moisture content. The types of coal are lignite, Bituminous, and  Anthracite.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

5. Which of the following is true about RIMPAC?

1. It is an airforce military exercise among U.S, Australia, Japan, and India.
2. It is a multilateral naval exercise hosted by the U.S navy at Hawai island.
3. It is a terrestrial military exercise between the U.S and India.
4. None of the above is true

Ans. B

Explanation

RIMPAC or Rim of Pacific exercise is a multilateral naval exercise hosted by U.S Pacific Command at Hawaii island. There are a total of 22 participants along with India. The exercise is held biennially i.e once in 2 years.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

6. Which of the following is true about Remdesivir?

1. It is effective in the treatment of Tuberculosis.
2. It is listed in the watch group antibiotics under the Aware program of WHO.
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above is true

Ans. D

Explanation

Remdesivir is an antiviral drug developed in 2014 by Gilead Sciences as the possible treatment against Ebola and Marburg viral infections but it was not found to be much effective. However, its antiviral activities have been found against MERS, SARS and other coronaviruses. Its effectiveness has been found against COVID-19 in U.S.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

7. Which of the following is true about the black rice variety of Manipur?

1. It is not good for people affected with celiac disease.
2. It is known as Chakhao Amubi in Manipur and has been given GI tag in India.
3. It is good for health as it contains anti-oxidant qualities.
4. It is grown organically in Manipur.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Black rice of Manipur also known as Chakhao Amubi has been granted GI tag along with Gorakhpur terracotta. Black rice has been an important agriculture product since historical time as it was exported to China for the royal consumption. It is organically grown in Manipur. The rice is good for health as it contains gluten which is necessary for good bacterias found in the gut of the human body. The rice is antioxidant and is a good source of protein, vitamins A and E, etc. However, since it contains gluten so it is not good for people affected with celiac disease which is an autoimmune disease, and in this glutin cause damage to the small intestine by causing inflammation in the cells.

Hence, the correct answer is B.