GK Quiz | 18 May 2020

1. Which of the following is true about the PM eVIDYA program?

1. It is an online program to facilitate children’s education.
2. Under this program, education will be provided through a web portal.

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.  A

Explanation

PM eVidya is a program that was announced under the fifth tranche of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, and it aims to provide a digital platform for education. Under the program, there will be 12 channels having the courses of 12 classes based on the NCERT syllabus.

The channels would be broadcasted through DTH and podcasts. It is based on one class, one channel. It aims to provide digital education to the areas where the internet facility is not available.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

2. Which of the following is true about the National Migration Information System (NMIS)?

1. It is an online portal to track the movement of migrants.
2. It is aimed at giving data about migrants in a particular state.
3. It aims to give information about the health status of migrants.
4. It is developed with the aim to provide information about migrants to facilitate the distribution of the benefit of welfare schemes.

Ans.  A

Explanation

The National Migration Information System (NMIS), an online portal launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, will act as a central repository to give information about the movement of migrants from one state to another state.

It has been developed by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). It will help in contact tracing and witnessing the employees’ movement.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

3. Which of the following statements is true?

1. The government of India aims to eliminate AIDS by 2030.
2. India has a huge AIDS burden, and with time it is increasing.
3. Both statements are true.
4. None of the statements is true.

Ans. A

Explanation

India has targeted to eliminate AIDS by 2030. India has 3^rd highest prevalence of the disease in the globe.

India has also made significant improvements as between 2010 and 2017, new infections have declined by 27%, and AIDS-related deaths have reduced by almost 56%.

World AIDS Vaccine Day is celebrated every year on 18 May, and World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December to create awareness regarding the HIV/AIDS.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

4. Which of the following museums are correctly matched with their place?

1. Bagore Ki Haveli Museum: Madhya Pradesh
2. Darshan Museum: Maharashtra
3. Don Bosco center for indigenous culture: Meghalaya
4. Hall of fame: Ladakh

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. C

Explanation

• Bagore Ki Haveli museum: Udaipur, Rajasthan
• Darshan Museum: Pune, Maharashtra
• Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous culture: Mawlai, Meghalaya
• Hall of Fame: Leh, Ladakh

 

International Museum Day is celebrated every year on 18 May. The theme for International Museum Day 2020 is Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

5. Which of the following statements is true about Jupiter?

1. Mostly carbon and hydrogen are found on Jupiter’s surface.
2. Jupiter has the largest number of moons among all the planets in the solar system.
3. Spacecraft Juno is for the exploration of Jupiter.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans.  D

Explanation

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, with an atmosphere mostly consisting of helium and hydrogen. Therefore, Statement 1 is incorrect.

It is a gas giant with a solid inner core. Jupiter has 75 moons, while Saturn has 82 moons. Therefore, Statement 2 is also incorrect.

NASA’s Juno mission is being sent to study the Jupiter planet. Therefore, Statement 3 is correct.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

6. Which of the following announcements is/are not part of the fourth tranche of economic stimulus package under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan?

1. 500 mining coal blocks will be offered through open auction under Exploration-cum-Mining-cum-Production Regime.
2. FDI limit in defence production will be increased from 74% to 100% under automatic route.
3. Privatization of power departments/ utilities in UTs.
4. Creation of Research reactor in PPP mode for production of medical isotopes.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans.  B

Explanation

The announcements made by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under the fourth tranche of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan package focused mainly on eight sectors including coal, minerals, defence production, civil aviation, power distribution, social infrastructure, space and atomic energy.

These announcements are as follows:

1. Commercial mining on a revenue sharing basis will be introduced. Private sector can carry out the exploration.
2. 500 mining coal blocks will be offered through open auction under Exploration-cum-Mining-cum-Production Regime.
3. A list containing Weapons/ Platforms prohibited for import will be notified soon.
4. FDI limit in defence manufacturing will be increased from 49% to 74% under automatic route.
5. Privatization of power departments/ utilities in UTs.
6. Planetary exploration, outerspace travel to be opened to private sector.
7. Creation of research reactor in PPP mode for the production of medical isotopes.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

7. Consider the following statements regarding Super Cyclone Amphan:

1. It is being formed over Bay of Bengal.
2. It has been named by Thailand.
3. The cyclone will greatly affect West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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

Ans.  D

Explanation

Super Cyclone Amphan, formed over Bay of Bengal, is threatening Odisha, West Bengal and Bangladesh. To tackle the situation and carrying out rescue operation, NDRF units and Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force has been deployed to north-coastal districts of Odisha.

The storm is expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in West Bengal and heavy to very heavy rainfall over Odisha coast in the coming two days. The name of this cyclone has been given by Thailand.

Hence, the correct answer is D.