GK Quiz | 30 May 2020

1. Which of the following is true about Warkari?

1. It is a bhakti spiritual tradition of the Vashnavite tradition.
2. Namdev is related to the Varkari tradition.
3. The people of this tradition are related to Vithoba, an incarnation of Krishna.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. D

Explanation

Warkari is a religious movement within the Bhakti spiritual tradition of Vashnavite Hinduism in Maharashtra. Under this, the Warkaris worship Vithoba, the presiding deity of Pandharpur as a form of Krishna. Saint gurus associated with the tradition are Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, Chokhamela, Eknath, Tukaram, and Gadge Maharaj.

The Warkari people take an annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur annually. This time the pilgrimage has been postponed due to COVID-19.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

2. Which of the following is true about the D10 group?

1. It is a proposed group of 10 democratic countries to counter China’s monopoly over 5G technology.
2. It is a malware attack that decrypted the government's critical information.
3. It is a group of 10 companies that consistently innovate in technology.
4. None of the above

Ans. A

Explanation

D10 is a proposed group of 10 democratic countries to counter China’s monopoly over 5G technology. The group has been proposed by the UK to keep Huawei out of the 5G club.

The countries proposed to be included in it are India, South Korea, Australia, the UK, the US, Italy, Germany, France, Japan, and Canada- to create alternative suppliers of 5g equipment and other technologies.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

3. Which of the following is true about a Great knot?

1. They are migratory birds.
2. Its IUCN status is Endangered.
3. Both statements are true.
4. None of the statements is true.

Ans. C

Explanation

The Great knot is the largest bird of calidrid species. They breed in tundra climate in Northeast Siberia and are migratory birds wintering on the coasts of South Asia and in Australia. Their IUCN status is Endangered.

GMR Energy Limited has been stopped from dredging activity in Kumbabhikesham mudflat in Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh as it is ecologically sensitive and bird species like Indian Skimmer and the great knot is found here.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

4. Which of the following is true about the National Career Services project?

1. The project aims to convert employment exchanges into IT-enabled career centers.
2. The project is under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
3. It also provides skill services to the job seekers

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

The National Career Service Project is a mission mode project under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It aims to provide career-related services by converting employment exchanges into IT-enabled career centers. It provides skill services also. Recently the labor ministry has tied up with TCS ION to start free skilling services for the job seekers registered on the National Career Service portal.

NCS has also partnered with HireMee to offer the functionality of creation of video profiles for job-seekers.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

5. Which of the following statements is true?

1. The inclusion of the new Union Territory requires a constitutional amendment under Article 368.
2. Reorganization of union territory or changing its name does not require a constitutional amendment.
3. Both statements are true.
4. None of the statements is true.

Ans. C

Explanation

Inclusion of new Union Territory requires constitutional amendment under Article 368, as under Article 2 of the Constitution the word union territory is not included.

Under Article 3 of the Constitution (related to reorganization) after the 18^th Constitutional amendment, the word union territory was included. So, for reorganization, constitutional amendment under article 368 is not required.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

6. Consider the following about Permanent Account Number (PAN):

1. PAN is a 12-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department.
2. It is mandatory to link Aadhaar number with PAN.

Which of the above given statements is/are true?

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a 10-digit alphanumeric number issued by the IT Department. According to the section 139AA of the IT Act,1961, it is mandatory to link Aadhaar number while applying for PAN or filing ITR with effect from July 1, 2017.

An individual cannot possess more than one PAN.

Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has formally launched the facility for instant allotment of PAN. The applicants must have a valid Aadhaar number and mobile number linked with Aadhaar to avail of this facility.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

7. INS Kesari carrying a consignment of COVID related essential medicines has entered the port of Madagascar as part of which mission of Government of India?

1. Mission Samudra Setu
2. Mission Sagar
3. Vande Bharat Mission
4. Mission Blue

Ans. B

Explanation

Recently, INS Kesari carrying a consignment of COVID related essential medicines has entered the Port Antsiranana of Madagascar under Mission Sagar.

Mission Sagar is an initiative of the Indian Government to provide assistance to countries like Maldives, Madagascar, Seychelles, Comoros, etc. located in the Indian Ocean Region during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hence, the correct answer is B.