GK Quiz | 31 May 2020

1. Which of the following is true about State Election Commissioner?

1. The governor of the state appoints the State Election Commissioner.
2. The state legislature can change the method of the appointment and removal of the state election commissioner.
3. Both statements are true.
4. None of the statements is true.

Ans. C

Explanation

The state election commissioner tasked with the elections of the Panchayati Raj institution and urban local bodies are appointed by the governor.

The governor shall determine subject to the provision of any law made by the state legislature, the condition of service, and tenure of office but the state election commission shall not be removed except as the judge of state high court. Also, his condition of service shall not be varied to his disadvantage (Article 243K).

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

2. Which of the following has to give information under Right to Information Act 2005?

1. Private entities substantially funded by the government
2. Private entity under the PPP contract
3. Services of Reliance Infrastructure
4. Panchayati Raj Institution
5. Research and Analysis Wing

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3 and 4
2. 2, 3 and 4 only
3. 4 and 5 only
4. 1,3 and 4 only

Ans. A

Explanation

According to the Right to Information Act 2005, public authorities mean all authorities and bodies under the union government, state government or local bodies, and non- governmental bodies that are substantially funded, directly or indirectly, by the public funds also fall within the ambit of RTI.

So, public authority includes private entities receiving substantial fund from the government and projects under the public-private partnership. Since, Reliance infrastructure provides public utility services so it comes under RTI. Panchayati Raj institutions are the local authorities so they come under RTI.

RAW being an intelligence agency is exempted from giving information under Section 8 of the RTI Act.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

3. Which of the following is true about the Bar Council of India?

1. It is a statutory body.
2. It regulates legal education in India.
3. Attorney general of India is the ex-officio member of the council.

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

The Bar Council of India is a statutory body established under section 4 of the Advocates Act 1961 to regulate the legal practice and legal education in India. It prescribes the professional and educational standards. It also grants affiliation to the law schools and universities. Some other functions of the Bar Council of India are:

• It lays down the procedure to be followed by disciplinary committees.
• Safeguard the rights of advocates.
• Dispose of matter which may be referred by a State Bar Council.
• Conduct seminars and publish journals and papers of legal interest.
• Provide legal aid to the poor.
• Recognize foreign qualifications in law.
• Manage and invest funds of the Bar Council.
• Provide for the election of its members who shall run the Bar Councils.
• Provide legal aid to the scheduled caste.

It consists of members elected from each state bar council, and the Attorney General of India and the Solicitor General of India as ex-officio members.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

4. Which of the following is true about Vellayani lake?

1. Vellayani lake is in Kerala.
2. It is the only brackish water lake in South India.
3. Ayyan Kali boat race is conducted in this lake.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Vellayani Lake is freshwater and the largest lake in Kerala. It is also known as Vellayani Kayal as it is a brackish water lake. In this lake, Annual boat race i.e Mahatama Ayyan kali boat race is conducted on the occasion of Onam.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

5. Which of the following is true about THAAD?

1. It is a high altitude area defense system.
2. It provides for the space-based and ground-based surveillance system.
3. South Korea is one of the 5 countries where it has been deployed.

Select the correct answer form the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

THAAD stands for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense and is a transportable, ground-based missile defense system manufactured by the US company Lockheed Martin. THAAD is equipped with space-based and ground-based surveillance stations, which transfer data about the incoming missile and informs the THAAD interceptor missile of the threat. THAAD is alarmed about incoming missiles by space-based satellites with infrared sensors. It has been deployed in Osan city in South Korea. It is the city in which the US has deployed its THAAD system to keep an eye on the activities of North Korea.

This anti-ballistic missile defense system has been designed and previously deployed in the UAE, Guam, Israel, and Romania.

(Source: Lockheed Martin)

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

6. Which of the following state government has launched the ‘Rozgar Setu’ scheme for Skilled workers?

1. Chhattisgarh
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Rajasthan
4. Madhya Pradesh

Ans. D

Explanation

Recently, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched ‘Rozgar Setu’ scheme to help secure employment for skilled migrant workers.

Uttar Pradesh government had announced that it will sign an MoU with industry associations to create employment for 10 lakh rural migrant workers.

Madhya Pradesh government has also started survey under the Centre’s ‘Swamitva’ Yojana which aims to provide land ownership rights to rural people. The scheme will resolve property disputes and rural people will be able to access the loans on their property.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

7. Consider the following statements:

1. National AI Portal of India is jointly developed by MeitY and Ministry of HRD.
2. CII and NASSCOM will jointly run this portal.

Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect?

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

Ans. C

Explanation

India’s National Artificial Intelligence Portal called www.ai.gov.in has been launched by the Minister for Electronics and IT Ravi Shankar Prasad. Ministry of Electronics and IT and IT Industry have jointly developed this portal. The portal will be jointly run by National e-Governance Division of Ministry of Electronics and IT and NASSCOM from the IT industry.

The portal will act as a one-stop digital platform for AI related developments in India, sharing of resources such as articles, startups, investment funds in AI, resources, companies and educational institutions related to AI in India.

A National Program for the youth “Responsible AI for Youth” was also launched by the government to empower the youth to become AI ready and help reduce the skill gap, while enabling youth to create meaningful social impact solutions.

Hence, the correct answer is C.