Aug 10th, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. With reference to Government e Marketplace, Consider the following statements
1. It is a platform for selling the goods produced by Public Sector Units (PSUs)
2. It is under the administrative control of Ministry of Finance
3. The Green Gold Collection is a dedicated window under it
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 Only
(b) 1 Only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 Only
(d) 3 Only
2. Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?
(a) It is an UN body established by World Meteorological Organization and United Nations Environment Programme
(b) It periodically releases its “Assessment Report” on climate change based on its own research
(c) It’s recently released “Assessment Report” is sixth of its kind
(d) It has been awarded Nobel Peace Prize for its exceptional works
3. The Sea of Azov is generally viewed as a zone of tension between
(a) Russia and Ukraine
(b) China and Taiwan
(c) Turkey and Greece
(d) Turkey and Armenia
4. With reference to the Plastics Pact Network, Consider the following statements
1. It is an initiative which focuses on removing the plastic wastes from the oceans.
2. It is led by United Nations Environment Programme
3. India recently joined in this initiative
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 and 3 Only
(c) 3 Only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. The legal provisions which empowers the forest dwellers of India to enjoy their rights as a community over certain forest resources forms part of
(a) Indian Forest Act, 1927
(b) Forest Conservation Act,1980
(c) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
(d) None of the above options
ANSWER's
1-(d)
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/country-of-origin-must-on-government-e-marketplace-platform-says-government/article31897319.ece
2-(b)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ipcc-report-is-a-clarion-call-to-decarbonise-economies-says-bhupender-yadav/article35827843.ece
3-(a)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/prime-minister-narendra-modi-chairs-high-level-open-debate-at-united-nations-security-council/article35817763.ece
4-(c)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-circular-economy-for-plastic/article35825072.ece
5-(d)
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/chhattisgarh-recognises-tribal-community-rights-in-urban-area-101628519295981.html
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