GK Quiz | 19 and 20 June 2020

1. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding One Nation, One Card Scheme?

1. The scheme will be rolled out from 1 July 2020.
2. A migrant can buy 100% of the family quota.
3. A person will be given food grains like wheat and rice at subsidized rates supported by the Centre.
4. If a beneficiary moves to a State where grains are given for free, one will be able to access those benefits as well.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Ans. D

Explanation

One Nation, One Ration Card scheme that will be rolled out on 1 July 2020, is yet to be joined by 14 states and UTs. The scheme aims to ensure that all beneficiaries, including migrants, can get food grains from any PDS shop across the country. Therefore, Statement 1 is correct.

Under the scheme, the migrant can buy a maximum of 50% of the family quota so that he/she does not buy the entire family quote in one go. Therefore, Statement 2 is incorrect.

The migrants can buy the food grains at subsidized rates supported by the Centre, but for that linking of Aadhaar and ration card is mandatory. This will reduce the chance of anyone holding more than one ration card. Therefore, Statement 3 is correct.

The migrants, if they move to the state where food grains are distributed for free by the State government, then in such case, the migrant will not be able to avail of those benefits. Therefore, Statement 4 is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

2. “It is an anti-inflammatory drug that is usually used by sportspersons to recover from injury. The drug is a corticosteroid and is under the list of banned substances of the World Anti-Doping Agency. Recently the drug has been found to reduce mortality rates in critically ill COVID-19 patients.”

Which of the following drugs has been described in the above-given passage?

1. Hydroxychloroquine
2. Dexamethasone
3. Umifenovir
4. Dexedrine

Ans. B

Explanation

Dexamethasone is an anti-inflammatory drug that is usually consumed by sportspersons to recover from injuries. The drug prevents the release of the substances in the body that causes inflammation. The drug is a corticosteroid and is under the list of banned substances by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Recently the drug has been found to reduce mortality rates in critically ill COVID-19 patients.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

3. Jagannath Rath Yatra festival is celebrated in which of the following States?

1. Bihar
2. Maharashtra
3. Odisha
4. West Bengal

Ans. C

Explanation

The festival of Chariots or Jagannath Rath Yatra festival is a nine-day long festival celebrated every year at Puri’s Jagannath Temple in Odisha. During the festival, the three wood chariots- Nandighosha, Devadalana and Taladhwaja of three deities – Lord Jagannath, his sister Subhadra and brother Balabhadra respectively, are pulled by the devotees with the help of ropes tied to each chariot to the Gundicha temple. The four wooden horses are attached to each chariot.

On the tenth day, deities are brought back on to their chariots and are pulled back to the main temple. This is called Bahuda Yatra.

Recently, Supreme Court has stayed Rath Yatra in Odisha that was to be held from 23 June due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

4. Which of the following is not true regarding Duty Free Quota Free Scheme?

1. It is a scheme for Least Developed Countries under the 2010 WTO rules.
2. Bangladesh will get zero tariff facility on 97% of its goods exported to China under this scheme.

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

Ans. D

Explanation

Bangladesh will get the zero-tariff export facility on 97% of its goods exported to China under the Duty Free Quota Free Scheme. This will help Bangladesh to reduce the trade deficit with China as the balance of trade between the two countries is largely imbalanced.

Duty Free Quota Free Scheme is for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) under the 2010 rules of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Under this scheme, at least 97% of the products originating from LDCs should be provided duty-free and quota free market access, defined at the tariff line level.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

5. Which of the following ministries has launched a portal “SATYABHAMA”?

1. Ministry of Mines
2. Ministry of Earth Sciences
3. Ministry of Finance
4. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Ans. A

Explanation

Recently, a portal named “SATYABHAMA” – Science and Technology Yojana for Atmanirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement, has been launched by the Ministry of Mines.

The portal aims at promoting research and development in the mining and minerals sector. The portal will increase the efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of the Science and Technology programme scheme of the Ministry of Mines that promotes research in applied geosciences, mineral exploration, mineral processing, etc.

The project proposals could be submitted online now through the portal. The portal will also allow the monitoring of the projects and utilization of funds. The portal has been integrated with NGO Darpan Portal of NITI Aayog.

SATYABHAMA portal has been designed, developed and implemented by National Informatics Centre (NIC).

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

6. Annular Solar Eclipse occurs when-

1. When the moon is between the Sun and the Earth, but they are not exactly lined up.
2. When the Earth is between the Sun and the moon, and they are in a direct line.
3. When the moon is between the Sun and the Earth, but they should be in a direct line.
4. When the moon passes between Earth and Sun and these are not only in a straight line but also in the same plane.

Ans. D

Explanation

India witnessed an annular solar eclipse on 21 June, the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere. This celestial event is significant because such an event will be next witnessed by India in 2031.

A solar eclipse is a phenomenon that occurs when the moon is between the Sun and the Earth, during which moon obstructs the light of the Sun from reaching the Earth.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the moon and the Sun, thereby obstructing the light from reaching the moon. A lunar eclipse can only occur on the night of a full moon.

The three types of solar eclipses are:

1. Total Solar Eclipse: When the moon is between the Earth and Sun and the three bodies are in a direct line.
2. Partial Solar Eclipse: When the moon is between the Earth and Sun and three bodies are not exactly in the same line.
3. Annular Solar Eclipse: When the moon is farther away from the Earth, but is between the Earth and the Sun. The three celestial bodies are not only in a direct line but also in the same plane. It is also called the ring of fire eclipse.

(Source: Business Standard)

Hence, the correct answer is D.