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Aug 01, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. The critically endangered Himalayan Brown Bear could be spotted in
1. Dachigam National Park
2. Kishtwar National Park
3. Anshi National Park
4. Madhav National Park
5. Hemis National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 3 and 5 Only
(b) 1, 2 and 5 Only
(d) 3 and 4 Only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
2. The Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA), which is currently in news could strengthen India’s relationship with
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Myanmar
(d) Maldives
3. Consider the following statements regarding Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
1. It is a statutory body enacted under RBI Act, 1934
2. Atal Pension Yojana is being administered by it
3. Central Record Keeping Agency (CRA) is an agency registered under it
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 Only
(b) 2 and 3 Only
(c) 1 and 3 Only
(d) all the above
4. With reference to World Food Programme, Consider the following statements
1. It is a global programme administered by Food and Agriculture Organization
2. It was recently awarded Nobel Peace Prize for its exceptional works
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
5. Genome sequencing has become a buzzword nowadays. Which of the following could be realised with the help of genome sequencing?
1. Better understanding of human evolution
2. Production of personalized medicines
3. Reduce the usage of chemical fertilizers
4. Complete arresting of mutations
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 Only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 Only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4 Only
ANSWER's
1-(b)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pulwama-attack-mastermind-mohammar-ismal-alvi-alias-lamboo-killed-injammu-and-kashmir-encounter/article35644570.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cloudburst-hits-jk-village-many-reported-missing/article35575344.ece
2-(a)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/with-a-new-high-commissioner-and-strategy-roadmap-sri-lanka-seeks-to-reset-ties-with-india/article35657225.ece
3-(b)
https://www.thehindu.com/business/markets/sebi-urges-peers-to-rethink-bond-market-curbs/article35658104.ece
4-(b)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/un-warns-hunger-is-expected-to-rise-in-23-global-hotspots/article35657912.ece
5-(a)
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/explained-do-the-new-findings-on-genome-sequencing-provide-a-better-understanding-of-the-human-body/article35658996.ece