July 30, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following statements about recently launched Solar Risk Mitigation Initiative (SRMI)
1. It addresses both financial and technical difficulties associated with solar power projects
2. It was launched under the leadership of International Solar Alliance
3. Asian Development Bank is an important funding partner of this initiative
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 and 3 Only
(c) 1 and 2 Only
(d) 1 and 3 Only
2. With reference to Conservation Assured Tiger Standards (CA I TS), consider the following statements
1. World Wide Fund for nature (WWF) is the key organisation which formalised these standards
2. CA I TS is an important part of Tx2 program
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
3. Consider the following statements
1. NISHTHA 2.0 is a programme related to visually challenged persons
2. SAFAL is a framework for assessing students’ learning levels
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
4. Consider the following statements related to White Label and Brown Label ATMs which are currently in news for some reason
1. White Label ATMs are operated by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) whereas Brown Label ATMs are operated by Banks
2. White Label ATMs have to compulsorily open a few ATMs in tier 3 to tier 6 areas but Brown Label ATMs have no such compulsion
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
5. The lost wax technique was deployed by the Cholas to produce
(a) Sculptures
(b) Temple buildings
(c) Paintings
(d) Iron weapons
ANSWER's
1-(a)
https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/07/26/business/top-business/making-the-sun-brighter-together-vision-and-role-of-the-international-solar-alliance/1808457
2-(c)
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/14-tiger-reserves-get-cats-accreditation-7429266/
3-(b)
https://www.latestly.com/socially/india/news/nishtha-2-0-will-provide-training-to-teachers-as-per-their-needs-and-they-will-be-able-to-latest-tweet-by-pib-india-2690060.html
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-launches-safal-assessment-framework-for-cbse-students-what-it-means-11627573232994.html
4-(b)
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-opens-up-rtgs-neft-to-non-banks-in-phases/article35593325.ece
5-(a)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/national-gallery-of-australia-returns-14-art-works-including-chola-idols/article35604254.ece
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