GK Quiz 16 Jan 2020

1. Which of the following correctly describes the SAKSHAM programme?

1. It is an fuel conservation programme under Petroleum ministry.
2. It is a programme of RBI for NPA resolution.
3. It is a programme to provide assistance equipment to divyangs.
4. None of the above.

Ans. A

Explanation

Saksham is a people-centric fuel conservation campaign. It is a one month-long campaign focusing on creating awareness regarding conservation and effective utilisation of petroleum products. Saksham -Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav- annual flagship event of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Hence, A is the correct answer.

 

2. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. According to the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994, organs can be donated only when the person isdeclared braindead.
2. Both tissues and organs can be donated.
3. National Organ and Tissue Transplant organisationis the apex directory maintaining all the records of organ availability.
4. Kidney can survive for longest hours outside the body.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. D

Explanation

Statement 1: Organ Transplant is covered under Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994 in India. According to the act, an organ can be donated from the body of a dead person or a living person. If a person is dead, organs can be taken out when it is proved that the person is brain dead. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

Statement 2: According to the act organs, tissues and cadavers of the whole body can be donated. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Statement 3: National Organ and Tissue Transplant organisation is the apex level body for the organ transplantation which with the help of regional centres maintain a list of the organs available, lay down guidelines and protocols for carrying out various functions, create awareness and monitor the activities of organ transplantation and regional centres. It is a statutory body established under Transplantation of Human Organ and tissues (Amendment) Act 2011. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Statement 4: Kidney can survive for longest hours outside the body i.e. 30 hours. Hence, statement 4 is correct. Heart and lungs can survive for 4-6 hours, liver for 6-10 hours, kidneys for 30 hours, intestine for 6 hours.

Therefore, statements 2,3 and 4 are correct.

Hence, D is the correct answer.

 

3. Which of the following statements iscorrect?

1. National Population Register collects information about citizens of India.
2. It is prepared under the Citizenship Act 1955.
3. Both A and B are true.
4. None

Ans. B

Explanation

Starting from 2010 the NPR collect demographic data of the usual residents of India. According to the Home Ministry, a “usual resident of the country” is one who has been residing in a local area for at least the last six months or intends to stay in a particular location for the next six months.

The NPR would be conducted under Registrar General and ex-Officio Census Commissioner, India. The process will be carried out all over India except Assam as the state has already gone through the NRC process.

The NPR would be prepared under the Citizenship Act, 1955 and Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003. It is different from NRC as it does not aim to mark the citizens of India.

Besides demographic details, Aadhar number (voluntary), mobile number, date and place of birth of parents, place of the last residence, passport number, voter ID card number, PAN, driving license number would be taken. However, the information on these parameters is voluntary. Only NPR was prepared in 2010.

Hence, B is the correct answer.

 

4. When the states pass a resolution requesting the Parliament to enact laws related to state list-

1. The law so enacted applies to the whole country as Parliament has passed the law.
2. The legislative powers over the matter of that law cease to be with the states involved.
3. The legislative power lies with the centrefor 6 months after the completion of 1 year of the enforcement of the law unless legislative assemblies of the involved states allow the parliament to act by the simple majority.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 3 only
4. None of the above

Ans. B

Explanation

When the states pass a resolution asking the parliament to legislate over a state matter, then the all the legislative powers over that particular matter is transferred to the Parliament (for the states passing the resolution). Any other states who want to execute such a law can pass a resolution and give the legislative power to the centre.

Hence, B is the correct answer.

 

5. Operation Woodrose is related to-

1. Army operation to take out the militants from the golden temple.
2. S operation to avoid illegal migration from Mexico.
3. Army operation in response to an attack on the Indian parliament in 2001.
4. A Military operation carried out to suppress public protest in Punjab after Operation Blue star.

Ans. D

Explanation

Operation Woodrose is a military operation carried out under Indira Gandhi led the government to deal with the public protest in Punjab after Operation Blue Star in 1984.

Operation Blue Star is a military operation to take out militants from the golden temple or Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab.

Hence, D is the correct answer.