GK Quiz 18 Jan 2020

1. Which of the following is matched correctly?

1. Jallikattu: Tamil Nadu
2. Kambala: Assam
3. Bulbul fight: Karnataka
4. Cockfight: Kerala

Ans. A

Explanation

Jallikattu is a traditional event organized in Tamil Nadu on Pongal or Mattu Pongal. In this event, a red flag is tied to the horns of the bull, and the bull is made to run. People participating tries to hang on the hump of the bull and remove the flag.

Kambala is an annual buffalo race organized in Karnataka. In this buffalos are made to run in the wet paddy fields.

Bulbul fight is organized in Assam on the Bihu festival. It is banned.

Cockfight is organized in Andhra Pradesh. It is banned.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

2. Bhasan Char island is in which of the following countries?

1. Bangladesh
2. India
3. Myanmar
4. Pakistan

Ans. A

Explanation

Bhasan Char island is in Bangladesh. It is in the news because the Bangladesh government has made the facilities to provide rehabilitation to Rohingyas on this island. This move is controversial as the island gets submerged during monsoon rainfall.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

3. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the UN Refugee Convention of 1951?

1. It is based on the universal declaration of human rights of 1948, which recognizes the right to seek asylum.
2. Environmental refugees are recognized under the 1951 refugee convention.
3. UNHCR decides whether to give the status of refugees.
4. The convention follows the non- refoulment principle but is not legally binding on the parties.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Statement 1: TheUN Refugee Convention of 1951 deals with the asylum for the inter-country refugees. It is based on the universal declaration of human rights of 1948, which grants the right of asylum to the refugees. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2: The convention does not recognize environmental refugees. According to article 1 of the convention, the definition of a refugee is:

“As a result of events occurring before 1 January 1951 and owing to well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality and is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country; or who, not having a nationality and being outside the country of his former habitual residence as a result of such events, is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to return to it.” Later on, according to the Protocol related to the status of refugees entered into force the definition of the refugees was extended by the omission of the words “As a result of events occurring before 1 January 1951” from the 1951 definition of refugees.

Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Statement 3: Refugee Status Determination is the legal and administrative process to decide on the conferment of the refugee status on a particular person, which can be carried out by the UNHCR or the national governments. However, the primary responsibility lies with the state government/government of a particular country in which the person has sought asylum. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Statement 4: According to the non-refoulment principle of the refugee convention, no refugee can be sent back to the place where there is a serious threat to his life or freedom. The convention is legally binding on the parties. But there is no enforcement agency. UN High Commission for Refugee only has a supervisory role over the convention. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.

Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

4. Which of the following statements is correct?

1. The body naturally produces Vitamin B-12.
2. B-12 deficiency can lead to Anemia.
3. Both A and B
4. None

Ans. B

Explanation

The body does not produce B-12, so it has to be taken from natural sources like animal products (milk, cheese, poultry products, etc). B-12 helps in the creation of Red Blood Cells and DNA. So its deficiency can lead to anemia. Other problems can be weakness, swollen tongue, etc.

In India, around 47% of the people living in North India have a B-12 deficiency.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

5. National Cyber Forensic Lab is under which of the following ministry?

1. Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
3. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
4. None of the above

Ans. A

Explanation

National Cyber Forensic lab is a part of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre or I4C, which is a part of the Home Ministry. It has been established to deal with cybercrimes. It has various units like memory forensic lab, image enhancement lab, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is A.