GK Quiz | 2 October 2020

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Crime in India 2019 report:

1. It has been recently published by NITI Aayog.
2. It reports a decrease in crimes against Scheduled Castes (SCs) in the year 2019 as compared to the year 2018.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Solution: D)

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2: The National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) has recently released a report titled “Crime in India”, 2019.

About Crime in India 2019 report:

• According to the report, the Crime against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) saw an increase of over 7% and 26% respectively in the year 2019 compared to 2018.
• Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of crimes against SCs in 2019, followed by Rajasthan and Bihar.
• Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of cases against STs, followed by Rajasthan and Odisha.
• Crime against women:
• Crime against women showed an increase of 7.3% in 2019 from 2018.
• In the number of cases of rape of women belonging to SCs, Rajasthan topped the list, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
• As per the report, Assam has the highest rate of crimes against women.
• Majority of cases under crime against women under IPC were registered under cruelty by husband or his relatives (30.9%), followed by assault on women with intent to outrage her modesty, kidnapping & abduction of women and rape.

So, both statements are incorrect. Hence, option D is correct.

 

Q2. Consider the following statements about Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM):

1. Its main objective is to promote entrepreneurship among the SC Youth with special preference to Divyangs.
2. It will be implemented by Venture Capital Fund for SCs (VCF-SCs).
3. Only the youth who have been identified by the Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) are eligible for funding under the mission.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 3 only
3. 1,2 and 3
4. None

Solution: A)

Explanation:

Statements 1,2 and 3: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has recently launched the Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM).

ASIIM has been launched under Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (SCs) to promote innovation and enterprise among SC students studying in higher educational institutions. It will be implemented by Venture Capital Fund for SCs (VCF-SCs), which was set up in 2015-16 with the Fund size of Rs. 500 Crore.

Objectives of ASIIM:

• To promote entrepreneurship among the SC Youth with special preference to Divyangs.
• To support (1,000) innovative ideas till 2024 through a synergetic work with the Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) set up by the Department of Science and Technology.

Under the mission, 1,000 SC youth would be identified in the next 4 years with start-up ideas through the Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) in various higher educational institutions. They will be funded @ Rs. 30 lakhs in 3 years as equity (investment) funding so that they can translate their start-up ideas into commercial ventures. Successful ventures would further qualify for venture capital funding of up to Rs. 5 Crore from the VCF-SCs.

Eligibility under the mission:

• Students who have been awarded under the Smart India Hackathon or Smart India Hardware Hackathon being conducted by the Ministry of Education.
• Youth who have been identified by the TBIs.
• Start-ups nominated and supported by corporates through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
• Innovative ideas focusing on the socio-economic development of the society identified in the TBIs.

So, statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 3 is incorrect. Hence, option A is correct.

 

Q3. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about BrahMos Missile?

1. It is the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile.
2. It can be launched only from land.
3. It operates on the "Fire and Forget" principle.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Solution: A)

Explanation:

Statements 1,2 and 3: Recently, DRDO has successfully test-fired Brahmos supersonic cruise missile with indigenous features.

About BrahMos Missile:

• It is a joint venture between the DRDO and the Federal State Unitary Enterprise NPO Mashinostroyenia (NPOM) of Russia.
• It is a supersonic missile travelling at a speed of Mach 2.8. It is the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile.
• It is named on the rivers Brahmaputra (India) and Moskva (Russia).
• It operates on the "Fire and Forget" principle means it does not require further guidance after launch.
• Recently, its range has been enhanced from 300 Km to 450-600 Km.
• It can be launched from land, air, and sea as it is multiplatform missile.

So, statements 1 and 3 are correct and statement 2 is incorrect. Hence, option A is correct.

 

Q4. Consider the following statements about Sawantwadi toys:

1. Most of these toys are made in Odisha.
2. These are made from the wood of the Indian Coral tree.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Solution: B)

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2: On 1^st October 2020, Maharashtra Circle of India Post has released picture postcards on ‘Sawantwadi Toys’ to mark the occasion of 151 years of postcards in India.

About Sawantwadi toys:

• These toys refer to hand- made works of art made of wood in Sawantwadi, a town in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra.
• Most of these toys are made in the village of Kolgaon in Sawantwadi taluka.
• These toys are made from the wood of the Indian Coral tree (Erythrina variegata).
• Craftsmen who make these toys belong to the Chittari community who came to Sawantwadi from Karwar and Goa.

So, statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct. Hence, option B is correct.

 

Q5. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct about Atal Tunnel?

1. It is the longest highway tunnel in the world.
2. It connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley.
3. It reduces the road distance by 46 km between Manali and Leh.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Solution: C)

Explanation:

Statement 1,2 and 3:  About Atal Tunnel:

• It is the longest highway tunnel in the world.
• It is a 9.02 km long tunnel which connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year.
• It is built with ultra-modern specifications in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas at an altitude of 3000 Mtrs (10,000 Feet) from the Mean Sea Level (MSL).
• It reduces the road distance by 46 km between Manali and Leh and the time by about 4 to 5 hours.
• It is horse shoe shaped, single tube double lane tunnel with a roadway of 8 metres.
• It has the state of the art electromechanical system including semi transverse ventilation system, SCADA controlled firefighting, illumination and monitoring system.
• The North Portal (NP) of the tunnel is located near village Teling, Sissu, in Lahaul Valley at an altitude of 3071 Mtrs, while the South Portal (SP) of Tunnel is located at a distance of 25 Km from Manali at an altitude of 3060 Mtrs.

So, all statements are correct. Hence, option C is correct.

 

Q6. Which of the following countries is/are the member of European Union (EU)?

1. Latvia
2. Belarus
3. Germany
4. France
5. Georgia

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. 1,3 and 4 only
2. 2 and 5 only
3. 1,2,3,4 and 5
4. 2,4 and 5 only

Solution: A)

Explanation:

About European Union:

• Currently, it is a group of 27 countries that operate as a cohesive economic and political block. The United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union on 31^st January 2020.
• EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
• Currently, there are 23 countries which are located in the continent of Europe, but are not part of the European Union. These are – Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and United Kingdom
• 19 of these countries use EURO as their official currency. 8 EU members (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Sweden) do not use Euro.

Hence, option A is correct.