GK Quiz | 6 June 2020

1. Which of the following is true about Health impact fund?

1. The Health Impact fund aims to lower the cost of drugs and medical devices.
2. It delinks the drugs from the cost of research and development.
3. The funding is based on the effect and the extent of the registered drug.
4. After the drug is registered with the fund the patent rights on the drugs are abolished.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. C

Explanation

Health impact fund is a proposed fund that aims to collect funding from states, charitable institutes, etc. and aims to remunerate the cost of innovating a new drug thus making the drug available at a lower cost. It aims to delink the cost of research and development from the overall cost of drugs. The drug registered with the fund is agreed to be sold at a particular price. The funding is done based on the overall impact and the extent of the drug.

The fund is a proposed fund, so it is unclear if it can replace all the patent rights, though the objective is to act as an alternative to the patent system.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

2. Which of the following is true about the writ petition Habeas corpus?

1. The writ can be issued against the government and private individuals.
2. It cannot be issued if the proceedings are related to contempt of legislature.
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above

Ans. C

Habeas Corpus means ‘to have the body of’. It is issued against illegal detention. It can be issued against both public and private individuals. It is not issued when the detention is lawful, the proceeding is for contempt of legislature or court, detention is by a competent court, and if the detention is outside the jurisdiction of the court.

Supreme Court can issue the writs under Article 32 of the Constitution for the enforcement of fundamental rights while High Court can issue writs under Article 226 for the enforcement of fundamental rights and other purposes as well.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

3. Saindhavas were the rulers associated with which part of India?

1. Malwa region
2. Saurashtra region
3. Southern India
4. Kashmir region

Ans. B

Explanation

Saindhavas were the rulers of the western Saurashtra region and were known as Jayadarthas. Their capital was Bhutamabilika (now Ghumli). Their origin is considered to be probably from the Sindh region. The earliest reference to the Saindhava rule was found in the Navsari copperplate of the Chalukya governor of the Lata region (South Gujarat).

UK is using the Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technique for the excavation of the archeological sites during COVID-19. LiDAR can be used for the excavation of Ghumil located in Barda hills.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

4. Which of the following is true about the Urban Forest Program?

1. The program is under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. The program aims to promote reclamation of degraded forest land.
3. Both statements are true.
4. None of the statements is true.

Ans. C

Explanation

Urban Forest Program or Nagar Van Scheme is launched under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and aims to develop urban forests in 200 corporations and cities of India in next 5 years. The scheme will be financed through the CAMPA funds i.e. Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.

These urban forests will be developed either on the existing forest land in the city or any other vacant land given by urban local bodies. The scheme will be implemented on the lines of Warje Urban Forest in Pune.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

5. Which of the following is true about #iCommit campaign?

1. It is a campaign to promote energy efficiency.
2. It is a campaign launched to make people aware of protection against COVID-19 during the Unlock phase.
3. It is a campaign to promote water harvesting systems.
4. None of the above.

Ans. A

Explanation

#iCommit campaign has been launched under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Ministry of Power to call all stakeholders and citizens to move towards energy efficiency and create a sustainable energy system in India.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

6. Which of the following is true about Hydrogen Fuel?

1. Most of the hydrogen present on earth is in the form of water.
2. There is a very little amount of hydrogen present as a gas.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

 

Ans. C

Explanation

Hydrogen is the colorless and odorless gas and has the lowest density of all the gases. Most of the hydrogen that is present on the Earth is in the form of water and there is the very little amount present in the form of gas.

Most of the hydrogen is produced by heating natural gas with steam to form syngas (hydrogen and carbon monoxide) and is separated to give hydrogen gas.

Scientists at Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, research institute under the Department of Science and Technology, have separated the hydrogen from water by using molybdenum dioxide which acts as a catalyst in the separation reaction.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

7. SPANDAN program has been started by which of the following states?

1. Chhattisgarh
2. Jharkhand
3. Odisha
4. Bihar

Ans. A

Explanation

The Chhattisgarh government has started the SPANDAN campaign to curb the fratricide and suicides by police personnel. Under this campaign, the Superintendent of Police with the support of the Chhattisgarh government will take out the parade in every district on Fridays and later on, the grievances of the police personnel will be taken into the account.

In Chhattisgarh, 22 police personnel committed suicide in 2018, while 26 committed suicide in 2019 including personnel of paramilitary forces.

Hence, the correct answer is A.