GK Quiz | 3 December 2020

TOPIC: GS 2 - Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies

Q1: Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India:

1. He is a part of the Union Executive.
2. Under Article 76(1) of the Constitution, he is appointed by the Prime Minister of India.
3. He has the right to vote in the proceedings of the Parliament.

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

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

Solution: A)

Explanation:

Statements 1, 2 and 3: About Attorney General of India:

• He is the central government’s chief legal advisor and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
• He is a part of the Union Executive.
• Under Article 76(1) of the Constitution, he is appointed by the President of India.
• Eligibility:

• • He should be an Indian Citizen.
  • He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
  • He must have either completed 5 years in High Court of any Indian state as a judge or 10 years in High Court as an advocate.
  • He may be an eminent jurist in the eye of the President.

• He has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
• He appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
• He cannot defend an accused in the criminal proceedings and accept the directorship of a company without the permission of the Government.

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

 

TOPIC: GS 1 - Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.

Q2: Bay of Bengal is more prone to cyclones than Arabian Sea because of which of the following reason(s)?

1. Bay of Bengal receives higher rainfall and constant inflow of freshwater from the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers.
2. Bay of Bengal is warmer than the Arabian Sea.
3. Typhoons originating from Pacific Ocean influences cyclones in Bay of Bengal.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Solution: D)

Explanation:

Bay of Bengal is more prone to cyclones than Arabian Sea because –

• The Bay of Bengal is warmer than the Arabian Sea and the low-pressure system of cyclone needs a continuous supply of heat energy. Thus, Bay of Bengal is able to provide the heat energy needed to sustain the low-pressure system.
• The Bay of Bengal receives higher rainfall and constant inflow of freshwater from the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers. This makes it impossible for the warm water to mix with the cooler water below, making it ideal for depression.
• Absence of a large landmass between the Pacific and the Bay of Bengal allows cyclonic winds to easily move into the Bay of Bengal.
• Low-pressure system originating from the Pacific Ocean travels towards the left to the Bay of Bengal

Hence, option D is correct.

 

TOPIC: GS 3 - Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment.

Q3: Consider the following statements regarding K-curve:

1. It depicts the inequality existing between different financial entities in terms of their attributes that determine their future growth and profitability.
2. Widening of the arms of the 'K' would imply that inequality is decreasing.

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: A)

Explanation:

Statement 1 and 2: About K Curve:

• It depicts the inequality existing between different financial entities in terms of their attributes that determine their future growth and profitability.
• Narrowing of the span of the ‘K’ would imply that inequality is decreasing while widening of the arms of the ‘K’ would mean the opposite.

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

 

TOPIC: GS 3 - Conservation

Q4: Consider the following statements about green charcoal:

1. It is a type of bio-fuel.
2. It is prepared by carbonizing the agricultural waste material appropriate to the season and the region in a kiln.
3. It reduces exposure to the smoke that causes respiratory infections.

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

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

Solution: D)

Explanation:

Statements 1, 2 and 3: Recently, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN) has launched the “Green Charcoal Hackathon” with a view to reducing carbon emissions and nurturing technology solutions in India.

About Green Charcoal:

• It is a type of biofuel that can be made inexpensively and locally.
• It burns cleanly and reduces exposure to the smoke that causes respiratory infections.
• It is prepared by carbonizing the agricultural waste material appropriate to the season and the region in a kiln.

So, all statements are correct and hence, option D is correct.

 

TOPIC: GS 3 - Science and Technology

Q5: Which of the statement(s) given below is/are correct about the Octane number?

1. It is a measure of the resistance of fuels to knock or to ignite prematurely.
2. The lesser an octane number, the more stable the fuel.
3. Fuels with lower octane numbers are ideal for diesel engines.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Solution: B)

Explanation:

Statements 1, 2 and 3: Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has launched world-class premium-grade Petrol, with Octane number 100, in the country.

About Octane Number:

• It is a measure of the resistance of fuels to knock or to ignite prematurely.
• The higher an octane number, more stable the fuel is.
• Fuels with a higher octane rating are used in high-performance gasoline engines that require higher compression ratios.
• Diesel engines do not compress the fuel but rather compress only air and then inject fuel into the air heated by compression. Thus, the fuels with lower octane numbers but higher cetane numbers are ideal for diesel engines.

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

 

TOPIC: GS 2- Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.

Q6: Consider the following statements:

1. In India, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is responsible for the approval of New Drugs.
2. India’s drug regulations do not have provisions for an emergency use authorization (EUA).

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

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

Solution: D)

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2: About the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO):

• CDSCO under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India.
• Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, it is responsible for approval of New Drugs, Conduct of Clinical Trials, laying down the standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported Drugs in the country and coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations by providing expert advice with a view to bring about the uniformity in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

India’s drug regulations do not have provisions for a EUA, and the process for receiving one is not clearly defined or consistent. Despite this, CDSCO has been granting emergency or restricted emergency approvals to Covid-19 drugs during this pandemic for remdesivir and favipiravir.

So, both statements are correct and hence, option D is correct.

 

TOPIC: GS 3 - Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Q7: Consider the following statements about Boko Haram:

1. The group was founded in 2002.
2. It is a militant group in Sudan.
3. It seeks the establishment of an Islamic state in the world.

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

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

Solution: C)

Explanation:

Statements 1,2 and 3: About Boko Haram:

• It is the militant group in northern Nigeria, founded in 2002.
• Boko Haram militants mainly inhabit areas in the northern states of Nigeria, specifically Yobe, Kano, Bauchi, Borno and Kaduna.
• Boko Haram means “Western education is forbidden”.
• It seeks the establishment of an Islamic state in Nigeria.

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

 

TOPIC: GS 3 - Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Q8: Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX):

1. It is the first and largest energy exchange in India.
2. It is regulated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.

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

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

Solution: D)

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2: About Indian Energy Exchange:

• It has been operating since 27 June 2008.
• It is the first and largest energy exchange in India, providing a nationwide, automated trading platform for physical delivery of electricity, Renewable Energy Certificates and Energy Saving Certificates.
• It is approved and regulated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC).
• In August 2016, it received three ISO Certifications - ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, ISO 27001:2013 for Information security management and ISO 14001:2015 for environment management.

So, statements 1 and 2 are correct and hence, option D is correct.