GK Quiz | 28 April 2020

1. Which of the following is true about Petersberg Climate Dialogue?

1. The dialogue was launched by Russia on the failure of the UN Copenhagen Climate meet in 2009.
2. The 2020 dialogue has been co-chaired by U.K
3. Both A and B
4. None

Ans. C

Explanation

Petersberg Climate Dialogue was launched in 2010 by Germany after the failure of the UN climate talks in 2009 in Copenhagen. It is a kind of informal political climate dialogue. The 2020 dialogue has been hosted by Germany and co-hosted by the U.K which will chair COP-26 of UNFCCC at Glasgow. This was the 1^st virtual meet of the Petersberg dialogue.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

2. Which of the following is true about the Arms Trade Treaty?

1. The treaty controls the export of nuclear warheads carried by a missile.
2. It also asks states to control the domestic trade of weapons of mass destruction.
3. Its depository is UN Secretary-General.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Arms Trade Treaty is a UN treaty that came into force in 2014 with UN Secretary-General as its depositor. The treaty aims to control the export of conventional weapons and ammunition associated or used in them. The conventional arms include as according to UN Register of Conventional Arms are battle tanks, armored combat vehicles, large-caliber artillery systems, combat aircraft, attack helicopters, warships, and missiles and missile launchers. It aims to control small arms and light weapons.

It does not control domestic sale or purchase of arms domestically or right of a state to defend itself. India is not a party to this treaty.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

3. Which of the following is true about Lifeline Udan?

1. It is an Indian flight to bring stranded Indian abroad to India in the wake of COVID-19.
2. It is a program that supplies essential supplies to the remote part of the country.
3. It is an Indian flight that carries off essential supplies to the countries that need it.
4. None of the above is correct.

Ans. B

Explanation

Lifeline Udan is a program launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in which cargo supplies carrying essential supplies and medicines are taken off all over the country in the wake of COVID-19.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

4. Arrange the following Indonesian islands from west to east:

1. Sumatra island
2. Java Island
3. Kalimantan island
4. Island of Timor in Indonesia

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

1. 1-2-3-4
2. 2-1-3-4
3. 2-1-4-3
4. 1-2-4-3

Ans. A

Explanation

The correct sequence of islands in Indonesia from west to east is Sumatra island, Java Island, Kalimantan island, Island of Timor (part of Indonesia).

Due to COVID-19, the economy of Indonesia is badly hurt as it mainly depends on tourism.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

5. The legislative powers of Bodoland Territorial Region can be increased by

1. By passing a bill in Parliament with a simple majority
2. By passing a bill in Parliament with a special majority
3. By passing a bill in Parliament with an effective majority
4. By the notification of the governor

Ans.  A

Explanation

Recently an accord has been signed between the Government of India and National Democratic Front of Bodoland in which the government promised to provide the Bodoland Territorial Region with increased legislative and administrative powers. The powers can be increased by passing a bill in Parliament with a simple majority i.e majority of members present and voting.

Special majority is voting by more than 50% of the total membership of the house along with 2/3 or more than that of the members present and voting.

Effective majority refers to the majority of the effective membership of the house (total strength- vacant seats).

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

6. Which of the following is true about Chakmas?

1. They are found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
2. In India, they are migrants from Bangladesh.
3. Chakmas get the benefit of the status of the scheduled tribe under schedule 6^th of the constitution.
4. Bizu is a festival celebrated by Chakmas to welcome their new year.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Chakmas are the tribal people who migrated to India from the Chittagong tract in Bangladesh. This tribe is found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. They are Buddhist by religion and celebrate various festivals like Biju (new year), Alphaloni, Buddha Purnima, etc. Biju is a socio-religious festival celebrated in the month of April and Biju dance is performed. It is a three days festival.

In India, they are found in states like Mizoram, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh. The Chakma area is in Mizoram is included in the 6^th schedule of the constitution.

Hence, the correct answer is B.