GK Quiz | 27 July 2020

Q1. Consider the following statements with reference to new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy of India:

1. All investments under the automatic route are abolished.
2. An entity of a country that shares a land border with India can invest only under the Government route.
3. FDI policy was revised first in 2015.

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

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

Solution: C)

Explanation:

Statement 1, 2 and 3: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy of India was revised in April 2020.

• Under the new FDI rule, where the beneficial owner of an investment into India is situated in or is a citizen of a country which shares a land border with India or an entity of such country, can invest only under the Government route.
• FDI is allowed either through the government route, for which companies need a go-ahead from the centre, or through the automatic route, for which companies don't need government approval.
• Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, China, Bhutan, and Myanmar are the countries with which India shares land borders.
• The policy was revised first in 2015 and then in 2018.

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

 

Q2. Consider the following statement(s) regarding National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):

1. It is a non-statutory body founded in 2006.
2. The president of India serves as its chairman.
3. It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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

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

Solution: D)

Explanation:

Statements 1, 2 and 3: Recently, NDMA issued safety guidelines during monsoon for flood-prone areas. The guidelines included the steps that people should follow while leaving their houses and fields in case of increasing water level.

About National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):

• It is the apex statutory body constituted on 27 September 2006.
• The Prime Minister of India serves as its chairman.
• It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• It aimed to coordinate response to natural or man-made disasters and for capacity-building in crisis response and disaster resiliency.

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

 

Q3. Nag River, recently seen in news, is located in ________.

1. Gujarat
2. Nagaland
3. Maharashtra
4. Assam

Solution: C)

Explanation:

Nag River used to be a vibrant and clear rivulet, is now reduced to a cursed lady because of industrialisation and urbanisation. It is a river flowing through the city of Nagpur in Maharashtra, India. The city of Nagpur is named after this river. Pili River is the major tributary of Nag river.

Hence, option C is correct.

 

Q4. The Stages of Transmission of COVID-19 includes-

1. Local transmission
2. Imported transmission
3. Community transmission
4. Epidemic

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Solution: D)

Explanation:

There are four Stages of Transmission of COVID-19-

• Imported transmission (the first stage):  where the transmission is found among the travellers entering the country via the borders and airports.
• Local transmission: It is the second stage which refers the transmission through direct contact with an infected person within the country.
• Community transmission: It is the third stage which indicates that a virus is circulating in the community.
• Epidemic (the fourth stage):  it is a large outbreak spreads among a population or region.

Hence, option D is correct.

 

Q5. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) comes under which ministry?

1. Ministry of Science and Technology
2. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3. Ministry of Human Resource Development
4. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

Solution: B)

Explanation:

It was founded in 1911 as Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA) and was renamed as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 1949. It is headquartered at New Delhi.

ICMR is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research. It comes under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Recently, three new high facilitation centres for screening of COVID-19 have been inaugurated. These centres have been built in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research.

Hence, option B is correct.

 

Q6. “High throughput COVID19 testing” facilities capable of testing up to 10,000 samples daily, will be set up at-

1. National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research
2. National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health
3. National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases
4. National Centre for Diseases Informatics and Research

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Solution: C)

Explanation:

“Three High throughput COVID-19 testing” facilities capable of testing up to 10,000 samples daily, will be set up at

• ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida
• ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai
• ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata

The labs will also be able to test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Chlamydia, Cytomegalovirus, Neisseria, Dengu, Hepatitis Band C, HIV.

Hence, option C is correct.

 

Q7. Consider the following statements about Cytokine Storm Syndrome (CSS):

1. It is characterized by deficiency of immune cells and the Cytokines.
2. It is an uncontrolled attempt by the immune system to neutralize the virus.
3. High fever, severe fatigue, and nausea are main symptoms of CSS.

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

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

Solution: B)

Explanation:

Statement 1, 2 and 3:

About Cytokine Storm Syndrome (CSS):

• It is characterized by overproduction of immune cells and the Cytokines. Cytokines are inflammatory immunological proteins
• It is an uncontrolled attempt by the immune system that can leads to respiratory distress, and lung inflammation.
• It is caused by an infection, auto-immune condition or other diseases.
• High fever, severe fatigue, inflammation and nausea are some main symptoms of CSS.

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

 

Q8. With reference to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking 2020 edition, consider the following statements:

1. ‘Dental’ category has been introduced for the first time.
2. It is one of the criteria for private institutions assessment for the Institutions of Eminence (IoE) Scheme.
3. 90% of the parameters in NIRF are based on the subjective parameter of perception.

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

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

Solution: A)

Explanation:

Statement 1, 2 and 3: About National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking 2020 edition:

• It is the fifth consecutive edition of these rankings.
• Dental category has been introduced for the first time.
• In NIRF, only 10% is based on the subjective parameter of perception by academic peers and employers, while 90% of the parameters in NIRF are completely objective and fact-based.
• Following parameters are used for ranking the institutions:
• Research and Professional Practices
• Teaching, Learning and Resources
• Peer Perception
• Graduation Outcomes
• Outreach and Inclusivity
• It is one of the criteria for private institutions assessment for the Institutions of Eminence (IoE) Scheme. It provides a solid base for the ‘Study in India’ programme.
• In overall category, IIT Madras ranked first followed by IISc Bangalore and IIT Delhi.

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