GK Quiz | 25 April 2020

1. Which of the following is true about the Universal Service Obligation Fund?

1. The fund has been given statutory status under the Indian Telegraph Act 2003.
2. The funds of USOF are used based on the bidding process for all the projects.
3. Both statements are true.
4. None

Ans. A

Explanation

Universal Service Obligation Fund is a fund created by the universal service levy being taken from the operators of the telecommunication services providers. The idea was given in the New Telecom Policy of 1999 but was given statutory status by the Indian Telegraph Act 2003. To be applicable for the funds allocation is done through the reverse bidding process. But for National Optical Fiber Network no bidding is done as BSNL is the sole operator.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

2. Which of the following is correct about PRACRITI?

1. It is a web-based dashboard for predicting the spread of COVID-19.
2. It is a mobile-based app to assess new viruses coming in contact with humans.
3. It is an app to monitor air pollution.
4. It is a web-based dashboard to analyze the threats to biodiversity

Ans. A

Explanation

PRACRITI (Prediction and Assessment of Corona Infections and Transmission in India) is a mobile-friendly dashboard devised by IIT Delhi researchers which gives prediction about the spread of cases of COVID-19 for three weeks and prediction is updated on the weekly basis. R₀ or R nought is used as a parameter to detect the spread of the infection. It refers to the number of persons being infected by an affected person. If an infected person infects 3 uninfected persons then R₀ is 3.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

3. Which of the following is true about Jagannath Temple?

1. The temple is built in Nagara Style of Architecture.
2. It is a part of Char Dham considered sacred by Hindus and mainly for Vaishnavism.
3. The temple was built during the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

Jagannath Temple is a temple in Puri, Odisha that was built from the 10^th century onwards started by the Eastern Dynasty king Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva. It is a part of Char Dham Yatra (Badrinath, Puri, Dwarka, Rameshwaram) and is mainly known for Vaishnavism.

It is built in Nagara style of temple architecture. The temple has a Deula, Mukhashala (frontal porch), Jagmohan or audience hall, and a Bhoga mandapa or offering hall.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

4. Which of the following is true about Dehing Patka Wildlife Sanctuary?

1. It is a part of an elephant reserve.
2. It is in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
3. The reserve houses Bengal Tiger also.
4. Singhpo Tribe resides in the wildlife sanctuary.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Dehing Patka Wildlife Sanctuary is a sanctuary in Assam and is part of the Dehing Patka Elephant Reserve. It is a part of Assam Valley and is filled with tropical evergreen forests. Various mammals found in the area are hoolock gibbon, slow loris, pig-tailed macaque, stump-tailed macaque, capped langur, Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, gaur, etc. Various ethnic groups that are part of this sanctuary are Tai Phake, Khamyang, Khampti, Singpho, Nocte, Ahom, Kaibarta, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

5. Which of the following is true about the Paris club?

1. It is the informal name of the Nuclear Supplier Group.
2. It is a formal group of officials from creditor countries aimed at ensuring sustainable debt resolution.
3. It is an informal group of private creditors and is responsible for restructuring private debt.
4. It is an informal group of private creditors and is responsible for restructuring sovereign debt.

Ans. B

Explanation

Paris Club is a group of officials from major creditor countries involved in the resolution of sovereign debts. Its secretariat is in Paris. The creditor countries meet 10 times in a year for conducting negotiating sessions.

Hence, the correct answer is B.