GK Quiz | 4 June 2020

1. Which of the following is true about the Empowered Group of Secretaries recently formed?

1. It has been formed to facilitate domestic and foreign investment.
2. NITI Aayog will participate in this group.
3. Both statements are true.
4. None of the statements is true.

Ans. C

Explanation

The cabinet has cleared the setting up of the Empowered Group of Secretaries to facilitate the internal and external investment of India. The group will be chaired by the Cabinet Secretary of India and the members included are Secretary DPIIT, CEO NITI Aayog, Commerce Secretary, Revenue Secretary, the Economic Affairs Secretary, and the secretaries of the concerned departments.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

2. Which of the following is true about World Environment Day?

1. The theme of the 2020 World Environment Day is 'Celebrating Biodiversity'.
2. World Environment Day is hosted by Colombia.
3. India has never hosted the World Environment Day.
4. It was started by an NGO ‘The earth hour’.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. D

Explanation

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June to create awareness about the conservation of the environment. The celebration of the day was declared during the UN conference on Human Development in 1972 and was first celebrated in 1974.

The 2020 theme is ‘Celebrating Biodiversity’ and is hosted by Colombia in partnership with Germany. India has hosted the day in 2018 with the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution".

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

3. Which of the following correctly describes the TULIP program?

1. It is a program to develop floriculture in India.
2. It is an internship program under the Ministry of Human Resource Development and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
3. It is a program to develop medical tourism in India.
4. It is an assistance program carried out by the Indian navy in Mauritius.

Ans. B

Explanation

TULIP program is a one-year internship program for the fresh engineering graduates in Urban Local bodies and 100 smart cities. It is a program carried out by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The internship fields include financing, urban planning, environmental planning, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

4. Which of the following is true about the National Center for Veterinary Type Cultures?

1. It conserves the microbial biodiversity of animal origin.
2. It also distributes the microbes for teaching.
3. The facility is based at Hisar, Haryana.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

National Centre for Veterinary Type Cultures (NCVTC), Hisar, established in 2005, is a microbial repository tasked with conservation of microbes of animal origin to conserve microbial biodiversity to utilize it for research, teaching and development of biologicals for improving livestock and human health.

It acts as a National repository of veterinary, dairy, and rumen microorganisms and their identification, characterization, and documentation.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

5. India has a Mutual Logistics Support Agreement with which of the following countries?

1. Australia
2. Germany
3. USA
4. France
5. South Korea
6. Singapore
7. UK

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
2. 1,3,4,5,6
3. 1,2,3,4,5
4. 2,3,4,5,6,7

Ans. B

Explanation

Mutual Logistics Support Agreement is the agreement that allows countries to access each other base, complex joint military exercises, and interoperability between the security forces of the two nations.

India has signed this agreement with the US, France, Australia, South Korea, and Singapore.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

6. Which of the following is true about the Border Area Development Program?

1. The program was started in the 7^th five-year program.
2. The program is carried out with the assistance of central and state governments, local authorities, and local people.
3. It is carried out under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
4. The funding share of center and state is 60:40.

 Select the correct answer from the codes given below

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

Ans.  C

Explanation

Border Area Development Programme (BADP) is a 100% Centrally sponsored Scheme that started in 1993-94 during the 7^th five-year plan to develop economic and social infrastructure in the border states and union territories with special focus on the areas located closer to the border area. It is implemented by the Department of Border Management under the Ministry of Home Affairs with the collaboration of state government, local authorities, and local participation. 16 states and UTs are included in the scheme which shares boundaries with other countries.

According to the new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, 10% of the funds under this Central Sponsored Scheme are given to the states and Union Territories sharing a border with China i.e Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The next 10% will be allocated to states that are best performing in BADP. 40% of the funds are to be kept aside for the infrastructure development of Northeastern States and the remaining is to be allocated to other states and Union Territory included under BADP.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

7. Which of the following is true?

1. The Virtual Global Vaccine Summit was hosted by the UK.
2. India is the world’s fourth-largest producer of vaccine.
3. The organization that produces the world's largest number of vaccine is in India.
4. All statements are correct.

Ans. D

Explanation

The Virtual Global Vaccine Summit was hosted by the UK with 50 countries participating including business leaders, 35 state leaders, non- governmental organizations, etc.  India is the world’s 4^th largest producer of vaccine and Serum Institute of India, Pune produces the largest number of vaccines in the world.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

8. Which of the following is true about the New Cold War?

1. It is an informal term used to define proxy war using trade and technology.
2. Unlike the old Cold war territory and Non-alignment has subdued.
3. The war is a consequence of establishing hegemony in the multilateral world.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans.  A

Explanation

New cold war or Cold War 2 is a post -Cold war situation. It is an informal term used for a proxy war with mainly China or Russia on one side and US on the other side. This is marked by trade and technology with less focus on territory and Non- Alignment movement. Countries are following a practical approach rather than remaining non- aligned or just joining one group. In this context, the Wall Street Journal has mentioned that “India is the US ally in the New Cold War”. Generally, it is an attempt to establish hegemony (China) or gain the old one (U.S) in the multipolar world.

Hence, the correct answer is A.