GK Quiz | 12 October 2020

Q1. Which of the following countries shares their border with Kyrgyzstan?

1. Turkmenistan
2. Russia
3. China
4. Uzbekistan
5. Afghanistan

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Solution: B)

Explanation:

About Kyrgyzstan:

• It is a landlocked nation in Central Asia.
• It is bordered on the north by Kazakhstan, on the east and southeast by China, on the south by Tajikistan and on the west by Uzbekistan.

Hence, option B is correct.

 

Q2. With reference to the Feluda test, consider the following statements

1. It is a paper-­strip test for SARS­CoV­2 diagnosis.
2. It has been developed by CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology.
3. It took less time to give a result in comparison to the real- time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test.

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

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

Solution: D)

Explanation:

Statement 1, 2 and 3: About Feluda test:

• It is paper­-strip test for SARS­CoV­2 diagnosis.
• It has been developed by the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology and ap­proved by the Drug Controll­er General of India for a commercial launch.
• It showed 96% sensitivity and 98% specificity.
• It take 45 minutes to give a result in comparison to the real- time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test which takes 1.5 hours
• It is much like a pregnancy test kit. However, this is a nucleic acid test and not a protein based one.

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

 

Q3. Consider the following pairs

             Beaches                                  States

1. Chandrabhaga beach                Odisha
2. Padubidri                                   Tamil Nadu
3. Kappad beach                            Andhra Pradesh

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

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

Solution: C)

Explanation: Two beaches, namely Kasarkod beach near Honnavar in Uttara Kannada and Padubidri beach near Udupi, in Karnataka are among the eight in India that have bagged the coveted eco ­label ‘Blue Flag’ from the international agency, Foundation for Environment Education, Denmark.

Chandrabhaga beach of Odisha’s Konark coast will be the first in Asia to get the Blue Flag certification

About Blue Flag Programme:

• It started in France in 1985 and has been implemented in Europe since 1987.
• The programme is run by FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education) which is the international, non-governmental, non-profit organization.
• Spain has the highest number of blue flag beaches.
• In South and southeastern Asia, Japan and South Korea are the only countries to have Blue Flag beaches.
• There are nearly 33 criteria that must be met to qualify for a Blue Flag certification, such as the water meeting certain quality standards, having waste disposal facilities, being disabled- friendly, have first aid equipment, and no access to pets in the main areas of the beach.  Some criteria are voluntary and some compulsory.

Kappad beach is in Kerala.

Hence, option C is correct.

 

Q4. Which of the following statement(s) given below is/are correct regarding Monetary Policy Committee?

1. It is a statutory body.
2. Prime minister of India is ex-officio Chairman of the committee.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Solution: A)

Explanation:

Statement 1 and 2: About Monetary policy committee:

• It is a statutory body.
• The Governor of RBI is ex-officio Chairman of the committee.
• It determines the policy interest rate required to achieve the inflation target
• It comprises six members, including the Chairman, - three officials of the RBI and three external members nominated by the Government of India.

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

 

Q5. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about Cotton?

1. It is a Kharif crop.
2. India is the largest exporter of cotton in the world.
3. The ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology is situated in Gujarat.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Solution: B)

Explanation:

Statement 1, 2 and 3: About Cotton:

• It is Kharif crop which requires 6 to 8 months to mature and well-drained black cotton soil (Regur Soil)
• It require temperature between 21-30°C and rainfall around 50-100cm.

• Gossypium arboreum, G.herbaceum, G.hirsutum and G.barbadense are the four cultivated species of cotton
• India is the largest producer of cotton and the largest consumer of cotton in the world. It is the third largest exporter of cotton in the world.

The ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology is situated in Mumbai.

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

 

Q6. With reference to the SVAMITVA scheme, consider the following statements

1. It aims to provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India.
2. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
3. It will be implemented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj at National Level.

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. 1,2 and 3

Solution: A)

Explanation:

Statement 1, 2 and 3: About SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme:

• It is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 24^th April 2020 (National Panchayati Raj Day).
• It aims to provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India.
• It will be implemented in a phased manner over a period of four years (2020-2024) by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj at National Level and Revenue Department/Land Records Department in States
• Survey of India is a technology partner for implementation of the scheme.
• It will bring financial stability to the citizens in rural India by enabling them to use their property as a financial asset for taking loans and other financial benefits.

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

 

Q7. Consider the following statements

      Nomenclature for Property Cards                    State

1. Title deed                                                     Haryana
2. Sannad                                                          Maharashtra
3. Gharauni                                                       Karnataka

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

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

Solution: C)

Explanation:

The Prime Minister has recently launched the distribution of Property Cards under the SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme.

Property cards are known by the following different names in different states:

• Title deed in Haryana
• ‘Sannad’ in Maharashtra,
• ‘Svamitva Abhilekh’ in Uttarakhand
• ‘Gharauni’ in Uttar Pradesh
• Rural Property Ownership Records (RPOR) in Karnataka
• Adhikar Abhilekh in Madhya Pradesh

Hence, option C is correct.

 

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding Vigyan Jyoti

1. It is launched by the Department of Science and Technology in 2017.
2. Currently, it is being implemented by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
3. It aims to create a level-playing field for meritorious girls from grades 9 to 12.

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

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

Solution: C)

Explanation:

Statement 1,2 and 3: About Vigyan Jyoti:

• It is launched by the Department of Science and Technology in 2019.
• Currently, it is being implemented by Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in 58 districts, with the participation of about 2900 students.
• It aims to promote Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning among girl students and build confidence and excitement towards these streams and to create a level-playing field for meritorious girls from grades 9 to 12.
• It provides a scholarship, visit to nearby scientific institutions, science camps, lecturers from eminent women scientists, and career counselling.

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