GK Quiz | 16 and 17 May 2020

1. Which of the following is the correct reason for more occurrence of cyclone in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea?

1. Less vertical shear of air.
2. Comparatively higher rainfall in the Bay of Bengal.
3. Lack of barrier between Pacific and Indian ocean.
4. Comparatively higher temperature in the Bay of Bengal.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. D

Explanation

The Bay of Bengal comparatively see more cyclones than the Arabian Sea because of the following reasons:

• Less vertical shear of wind or in other words there is less change in the vertical wind speed.
• Comparatively high rainfall in the Bay of Bengal brings more freshwater than Arabian Sea, which avoids the mixing of water. Thus the water remains warmer for a long time. In the Arabian Sea, high-speed winds take the vapors away.
• The cyclones that develop in the Pacific Ocean, the South China Sea easily pass on to the Bay of Bengal.
• The high temperature in the Bay of Bengal leads to more evaporation and cyclone formation.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

2. Which of the following is true about Nano Fertilizers?

1. It facilitates higher absorption of nano fertilizers.
2. It facilitates deeper penetration of the fertilizers.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

 

Ans. C

Explanation

Nano fertilizers are the fertilizers that are put on crops in a nanomaterial. Plasmodesmata are a nanomaterial through which fertilizers can be effectively supplied. The delivery of nano fertilizer facilitates higher absorption through the leaves and deeper penetration of fertilizers.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

3. Ayush 64 compound is used for the treatment of which of the following diseases?

1. Malaria
2. Dengue
3. Tuberculosis
4. Diabetes

Ans. A

Explanation

Ayush 64 is an anti-malarial herbal drug. The drug is under the test along with Ashwagandha, Mulethi, and Guduchi for the treatment of COVID-19.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

4. Which of the following is true about the Ganga river?

1. Its basin extends to Jharkhand, Bihar, Delhi among other states and territories of India.
2. Ganga is an antecedent river.
3. The river has the largest tributaries among all the rivers in India.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans.  D

Explanation

Ganga is an antecedent river originating beyond the Himalayas. It is the major river of the northern plains of India. The river has the largest basin in India. The river originates from Gangotri glacier in Uttarakhand. The river flows through India and Bangladesh. The basin of river Ganga extends through 11 states including Jharkhand. Various tributaries of river Ganga are Yamuna, Ramganga, Gandak, Gomati, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

5. Which of the following is true about the Peace clause?

1. The clause is related to WTO.
2. It allowed the countries to run food security programs even if it breaches the subsidy limit.
3. India can no longer invoke the peace clause.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Peace clause under the WTO allows the country to run subsidized food programs even if it breaches the countries subsidy limits as defined by the WTO.  Therefore, Statements 1 and 2 are correct.

It was agreed in Bali meet in WTO to provide this clause till 2017, but India opposed this and has recently called on the peace clause to allow for subsidy on sugarcane. Therefore, Statement 3 is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

6. Which of the following is true about the World Trade Organisation?

1. It promotes free and open trade to maintain the appropriate balance of payment in the countries.
2. The WTO came into being with the Uruguay GATTS agreement.
3. Reciprocity is one of the principles of the WTO.
4. The decision at WTO is taken based on consensus.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation

WTO or the World Trade Organisation officially came into the effect in 1995 with the Marakkesh agreement and thus replacing General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It is the largest economic organization in the world to promote free and fair trade (balance of trade is not its motive). Therefore, Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct.

It works on the principles of non- discrimination, reciprocity, binding and enforceable commitment, transparency, and safety values. The highest decision-making body of WTO is a ministerial conference and the decision is taken on consensus. Its headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland. Therefore, Statements 3 and 4 are correct.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

7. Which of the following is true about Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana?

1. It aims to assist fishermen to promote the Blue revolution.
2. It is on the lines of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sampada Yojana.
3. The aims to achieve the target of 15 million tonnes of fish production by 2020.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana aims to promote the blue revolution by providing financial and infrastructural assistance to fishermen. The scheme aims to fulfill the goal of having a fish production of 15 million tonnes by 2020. The scheme was announced during the third tranche of economic stimulus package under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Rs. 20,000 crores had been allocated for this scheme.

It is on the lines of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sampada Yojana as it has components like setting up cold chains and food processing parks etc.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

8. Which of the following is true about the GOAL Program?

1. It aims to achieve the goal of women empowerment.
2. It has been launched by Facebook and aims at facilitating online education.
3. It aims to empower tribal youth of India by providing them training of life skills through digital mode.
4. None of the above

Ans. C

Explanation

GOAL program or Going Online As Leaders is a joint program of Facebook and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs that aims to provide the tribal youths with the training of life skills to promote their empowerment. It is especially focused on tribal women and girls.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

9. Which of the following is true about the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme?

1. It aims to establish Defence Testing Infrastructure in a private-public partnership model.
2. The testing labs are to be set in the Defence Industrial Corridors only.
3. 75% of the funding is by the central government in the form of a grant in aid while 25% of the expenditure is by the SPV.
4. The SPV is to be constituted by a private organization.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3,4
2. 1,2,3
3. 2,3,4
4. 2,1,4

Ans. B

Explanation

The Defence Testing Infrastructure scheme announced under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan aims to promote the indigenous production of defense technology. It aims to set up defense testing labs under public-private partnership mode in defense industrial corridors and other regions. The funding pattern would be in the form of 75% funding in the form of grants by the central government and 25% funding would be done by Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) constituted by the private players and the state government.

Hence, the correct answer is B.