GK Quiz | 12 April 2020

1. Which of the following statements is true?

1. India is the 12^th largest manufacturer of pesticides in the world and the largest in Asia.
2. 100% FDI is allowed in the pesticide industry through automatic route.
3. Both A and B
4. None

Ans. C

Explanation

Pesticide is a general term that includes varieties like fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, etc. India is the 12^th largest manufacturer of Pesticide in the world and largest in Asia.

In the chemical industry, 100% FDI is allowed through an automatic route, but FDI is very low, totaling just about 9% of the total FDI in the country.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

2. Which of the following statements are incorrect?

1. Karnataka has the largest population of Elephants in India.
2. They are classified as megaherbivores.
3. India has a total of 8 elephant reserves.
4. All of the above

Ans. C

Explanation

According to the elephant census, Karnataka has a maximum number of wild elephants, followed by Assam and Kerela. However, the captive elephants are highest in Assam, followed by Kerela and Karnataka.

Elephants are classified as megaherbivores (large animals having a size of 40 Kg or more). In India, there are 30 notified elephant reserves as they are found in 16 states.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

3. Which of the following is true about GISAID?

1. It provides data about the genetic sequence of influenza viruses.
2. It is established through a public-private partnership between the German government and non-profit organizations.
3. It is headquartered in Germany.
4. All of the above are correct.

Ans. D

Explanation

Global Initiative On Sharing All Influenza Data is a public-private partnership platform headquartered in Germany and aims to promote free sharing of the genome sequence of influenza viruses. It came into being in 2008. Since 2008 GISAID shares data among the WHO’s collaborating Centers and National Influenza Centers for the bi-annual influenza vaccine virus recommendations by the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS).

Hence the correct answer is D.

 

4. Which of the following is true about Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)?

1. The scheme aims to provide generic medicines to ensure the cheap supply of drugs.
2. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the nodal agency implementing the scheme.
3. Any private or public agency can open these kendras.

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. 2 only

Ans. C

Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a scheme under the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers that aims to provide a cheap supply of generic drugs to reduce out of pocket expenditure. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the nodal agency implementing the scheme (Public Sector undertaking under Ministry of Fertilizers).

Following organizations can open Jan Aushdhi Kendras:

• Any NGO/Institution/Co-operative society identified by the state government and provided free space in the premises of a government hospital by the state government.
• Any NGO/ Institution/Co-operative society/Self Health Group having experience in the operation of welfare activities for 3 years and having financial capacity or any individual including un-employed pharmacist/medical practitioner having space and financial capacity.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

5. Which of the following is true about YUKTI?

1. It is a web portal of the Ministry of Human Resource Development that will record the efforts of the ministry against HRD ministry against COVID-19.
2. It is an app of AIIMS Delhi to create social awareness against COVID-19.
3. It is an online education web portal facilitating the online classes of class 1-8^th students belonging to Kendriya Vidalyas.
4. None of the above is true.

Ans. A

Explanation

YUKTI (Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology, and Innovation) is a web portal having a dashboard also containing information about the efforts and initiatives of the Ministry of HRD against COVID-19.

Hence, the correct answer is A.