GK Quiz | 12 August 2020

Q1. With reference to the key features of Krishi Megh, consider the following statements:

1. Existing Data Centre (ICAR-DC) shall be strengthened with cloud computing infrastructure.
2. ICAR Data Center will cover the Agriculture Universities.
3. National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad, has been chosen as a new centre.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Solution: C)

Explanation:

Statements 1,2 and 3: Today, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar virtually launched the Krishi Megh (National Agricultural Research & Education System -Cloud Infrastructure and Services). It will strengthen the national agricultural education system in India.

Following are some main features of Krishi Megh:

• The existing Data Centre (ICAR-DC) built during 2012 shall be strengthened with cloud computing infrastructure for meeting the services and infrastructure needs of Digital Agriculture of National Agricultural Research and Education System (NARES).
• Broaden the outreach of the existing ICAR Data Center to cover the Agriculture Universities enabling them to host their websites and IT solutions.
• With its constituents ICAR-DC and ICAR-Krish Megh, NARES-Cloud Infrastructure and Services provide a robust and dynamic platform to meet the growing IT needs of the NARES system with the deployment of mission critical applications namely KVK Portal and mobile apps, ICAR institute websites, e-Office, ICAR-ERP, Education Portal, Academic Management System, etc.
• To mitigate the risk, enhance the quality, availability and accessibility of e-governance, research, extension and education in the field of agriculture in India, ICAR-Krishi Megh at NAARM Hyderabad is synchronized with ICAR-Data Center at ICAR-IASRI, New Delhi
• NAARM, Hyderabad has been chosen as it lies in different seismic zone w.r.t. ICAR-Data Center at ICAR-IASRI, New Delhi.

So, all statements are correct and hence, option C is correct.

 

Q2. Consider the following statements about smog tower:

1. It reduces 50% of the particulate matter load in the air
2. It is a structure of concrete that has multiple layers of filters.
3. The tower is used to create “clean air zones” in the city.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Solution: C)

Explanation:

Statements 1,2 and 3: The Delhi government has signed an MoU with IIT- Bombay and Tata Projects Limited to construct a smog tower.

About Smog Tower:

• It is a structure designed to work as a large-scale air purifier.
• The smog tower is a 20-metre-high structure fitted with multiple layers of filters to clean air.
• The first such tower was erected in Rotterdam (Netherlands) in 2015.
• It reduces 50% of the particulate matter load in the air
• The tower is used to create “clean air zones” in the city.

So, all statements are correct and hence, option C is correct.

 

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Assam Accord:

1. It was a Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed between representatives of the Government of India and the leaders of the Assam Movement in 1985.
2. As per the accord, all persons who crossed over from Bangladesh after 1981 are to be deported.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: A)

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2: About Assam Accord

• It was a Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed between representatives of the Government of India and the leaders of the Assam Movement in 1985 in New Delhi.
• As per the Assam Accord, all persons who crossed over from Bangladesh after 1971 are to be deported, and those Bangladeshis who came between 1966 and 1971 will be barred from voting for ten years.
• Clause 6 of the Accord states: “Constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate, shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people.”

So, statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect. Hence, option A is correct.

 

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Defence Acquisition Council (DAC):

1. It is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry.
2. It was formed pre Kargil War in 1995.
3. The Prime Minister serves as its Chairman.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Solution: B)

Explanation:

Statements 1,2 and 3: About Defence Acquisition Council (DAC):

• It is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry.
• It was formed post Kargil War in 2001.
• The Minister of Defence serves as its Chairman.
• Its objective is to ensure expeditious procurement of the approved requirements of the Armed Forces in terms of capabilities sought, and time frame prescribed, by optimally utilizing the allocated budgetary resources.

So, statement 1 is correct and statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. Hence, option B is correct.

 

Q5. The maritime boundaries of Thailand include which of the following countries?

1. Vietnam
2. Indonesia
3. India
4. Philippines

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Solution: C)

Explanation:

Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia. Bangkok is the capital and largest city of Thailand.

Thailand is bordered to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the west by the Andaman Sea and the southern extremity of Myanmar, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the north by Myanmar and Laos.

Its maritime boundaries include Indonesia and India on the Andaman Sea to the southwest, and Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand to the southeast.

Hence, option C is correct.

 

Q6. Consider the following statements about Mutual Fund:

1. It collects money from investors and invests the money, on their behalf, in securities.
2. The mutual funds investment is subject to market risk.
3. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the primary regulator of Mutual Fund.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Solution: A)

Explanation:

Statements 1, 2 and 3: About Mutual funds:

• It collects money from investors and invests the money, on their behalf, in securities. Securities include debt, equity and hybrid.
• It makes saving and investing simple and affordable.
• For managing the money, it charges a small fee.
• The mutual funds investment is subject to market risk.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the primary regulator of Mutual Fund.

So, statement 1 and 2 are correct and statement 3 is incorrect. Hence, option A is correct.

 

Q7. Consider the following pairs:

(Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites)	(State)
1. Tabo Monastery	Himachal Pradesh
2. Namdroling Monastery	Karnataka
3. Alchi Monastery	Arunachal Pradesh

 

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

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

Solution: B)

Explanation:

Following are some famous Buddhist Pilgrimage sites in India :

Himachal Pradesh:  Tabo Monastery, Nako Monastery, Dhankar Monastery, Kye Monastery                                

Karnataka: Namdroling Monastery

Ladakh: Shey Monastery, Alchi Monastery, Spituk Monastery

Arunachal Pradesh: Bomdila Monastery, Tawang Monastery

Hence, option B is correct.

 

Q8. Consider the following statements with reference to International Finance Corporation (IFC):

1. It is a member of the World Bank Group.
2. It is owned and governed by its member countries.
3. It was established to advance economic development by investing in strictly for non-profit projects.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Solution: C)

Explanation:

Statements 1, 2 and 3: About International Finance Corporation (IFC)

• It is an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset management services to encourage private sector development in developing countries.
• It is a member of the World Bank Group.
• It is owned and governed by its member countries but has its own executive leadership and staff.
• It was established in 1956 to advance economic development by investing in strictly for profit and commercial projects.
• It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States.
• It helps companies face their risk exposures while refraining from participating in a management capacity and offers an array of debt and equity financing services.

So, statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 3 is incorrect. Hence, option C is correct.