March 08 , 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ and choose the correct one/s :
(i) It is an initiative to promote the individuals & startups for innovation in defence and aerospace technologies in the country.
(ii) It has been launched with concerted efforts of both DRDO as well as Ministry of Defence.
(a) i only (b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii (d) Neither i nor ii
2. Consider the following statements regarding river Tiau and select the correct one/s:
(i) It originates in the Mizo hills in Northern Mizoram.
(ii) It runs a stretch of 404 Km along the border between Mizoram and Bangladesh.
(a) i only (b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii (d) Neither i nor ii
3. The OSOWOG Programme which was recently in news is related to:
(a) Grid interconnection for sharing green energy sources.
(b) Joint development, with transfer of technology, of a sixth generation fighter jet.
(c) Control of locusts invading crops in various States of India.
(d) Development of vaccine for COVID-19.
4. Consider the following statements regarding " UN Special Rapporteurs " and choose the correct one/s:
(i) Special Rapporteurs ("SRs") are independent experts appointed by the U.N. Human Rights Council to monitor, advise and publicly report on human rights
situations in specific countries and on human rights violations worldwide.
(ii) Special Rapporteurs serve in their personal capacity, and do not receive salaries or any other financial retribution for their work.
(a) i only (b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii (d) Neither i nor ii
5. ‘Mulgaonkar Principles’ were recently in news in the context of:
(a) Privacy
(b) Citizenship
(c) Contempt of court
(d) Rights of transgenders
ANSWERS
1. (c) https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1641649
2. (a)
3. (a) https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/mnre-begins-process-to-engage-consultancy-for-one-sun-one-world-one-grid-plan/76082301
4. (c)
5. (c) https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/in-contempt-case-the-mulgaonkar-principles-6564785/
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