GK Quiz | 04 April 2020

1. Which of the following is true about PSE?

1. It is an enclosure designed by DRDO for personal disinfection.
2. It is a vaccine on trial manufactured for the treatment of COVID-19.
3. It is a mask having 3 layers to block the inhalation of even minute particles.
4. None of the above

Ans. A

Explanation

Vehicle Research Development Establishment, VRDE Ahmednagar, a DRDO laboratory, has designed a portable Personal Sanitisation Enclosure, which electronically creates a mist of hypo sodium chloride for disinfection. It operates for 25 seconds and stops automatically when the disinfection is complete.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

2. Which of the following pollutants are not measured under the National Air Quality Index?

1. PM₁₀
2. Carbon Dioxide
3. Carbon Monoxide
4. Lead
5. Benzene
6. Nickel

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2 and 3
2. 1,2,4 and 5
3. 2,5 and 6
4. 3,4,5 and 6

Ans. C

Explanation

National Air Quality Index by Central Pollution Control Board measures the air pollution in a region based on 8 indicators i.e

• PM₁₀
• PM₅
• NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)
• O₃ (Ozone)
• CO (Carbon Monoxide)
• SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide)
• NH₃ (Ammonia)
• Pb (Lead)

Hence,  the correct answer is C.

 

3. Which of the following is true about the National Commission for Women?

1. It is a statutory organization established by the National Commission for Women Act 1990.
2. It has the power of a civil court and thus can impose penalties on the violation of the Domestic Violence Act 2005.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

 

Ans. A

Explanation

National Commission for Women was established by an act of 1990 in 1992. It addresses and advises on women related issues. It has the power of a civil court thus can look into any women-related matters, call the authorities and ask for required documents. However, it can’t impose penalties or punishments. Instead, it raises the matter in another legal forum. The structure of the commission is:

• A chairperson nominated by the central government committed to the women’s cause.
• 5 members to be nominated by the central government from amongst the persons having experience in law, trade unionism, women’s voluntary organizations, etc. The person should be a person of ability, integrity, and standing.
• A secretary nominated by the Central government who is an experience in the field of management, social movement or organization structure or a person who is a member of civil service with the union or All India Service or holds a civil post under the union with appropriate experience.

The commission publishes a monthly newsletter by the name “Rashtra Mahila” in both Hindi and English.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

4. Which of the following is incorrect about Minor Forest Produce?

1. Its definition is given under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
2. TRIFED announces the Minimum Support Price for such produces.
3. It includes non- timber products of plant origin.
4. All of the above statements are true.

Ans. A

Explanation

Minor Forest Produce is defined under Section 2(i) of  Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 as all non- timber forest produce of plant origin and includes bamboo, brushwood, stumps, canes, Tusser, cocoon, honey, waxes, Lac, tendu/kendu leaves, medicinal plants, and herbs, etc. The minor produce forms the basic livelihood of the forest inhabitants and the products made out of these products are traded in the market. TRIFED or The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India declares the Minimum Support Prices of these products to be traded in the market.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

5. Which of the following correctly describes hot money?

1. It is a currency that is highly volatile to foreign fluctuations.
2. It is the money that can be easily shifted among different investments.
3. It is the money used in gambling.
4. None of the above

Ans. B

Explanation

It is the money that is frequently moved between different financial markets and economies. They are moved by short term interest rates.

In India, foreign investors have sold over INR 1 lakh crore in a month. This has happened for the 1^st time in India. The reason behind such an outflow is the economic slowdown in the wake of COVID-19.

Hence, the correct answer is B.