Aug 05th, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following statements related to the Nirbhaya Fund
1. It is a dedicated fund for the production of missile systems by DRDO.
2. It is administered by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
2. With reference to Dam rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP), Consider the following statements
1. It envisages to rejuvenate all the dams of India.
2. It is funded by world bank and asian infrastructure and investment bank.
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
3. Which one of the following statements is incorrect about Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)
(a) It is under the Ministry of Rural Development
(b) Under this scheme, every Member of Parliament is entitled to spend Rs. 5 crore annually
(c) Elected member of Rajya Sabha can recommend works in any districts of his state
(d) Nominated members of Rajya Sabha can recommend works from anywhere in the country
4. INS Vikrant which is currently in news is a
(a) Nuclear Submarine
(b) Anti-Submarine Warship
(c) Offshore Patrol Vessel
(d) Aircraft Carrier
5. Consider the following pairs
Mountain Passes Associated States/Union Territories
1. Khardung La Himachal Pradesh
2. Umling La Ladakh
3. Nathu La Uttarakhand
Which of the above pairs is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) 2 and 3 Only
(d) 3 Only
ANSWER''s
1-(b)
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cabinet-approves-continuation-of-scheme-for-fast-track-special-courts-11628073896816.html
2-(b)
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/cwc-10-states-sign-250-mn-loan-project-with-world-bank/article35741911.ece
3-(a)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/50-funds-allotted-for-ongoing-mplads-projects-lapse/article35731768.ece
4-(d)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/maiden-indigenous-aircraft-carrier-starts-sea-trials-off-kochi/article35715620.ece
5-(b)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/black-topping-of-worlds-highest-motorable-road-near-lac-completed/article35729901.ece
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