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Aug 16th, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Kaladan Multi-modal Transit Transport Project?
(a) Sittwe port in Myanmar forms part of it
(b) It includes the air routes connecting certain destinations
(c) The Indian state of Mizoram is included in it
(d) The Myanmarese state of Rakhine forms part of it
2. India recently achieved the 100 GW milestone of installed renewable energy. In this context, consider the following statements
1. Solar energy constitutes more than 50% of the total installed renewable energy in our country
2. India stands at 4th position in the world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
3. The recently launched SonChiraiya, a brand and logo will promote the marketing of products produced by
(a) Urban SHG women
(b) Rural SHG women
(c) Farmer Producer Organisations
(d) Insurance companies
4. Consider the following statements regarding Balsams which is currently in news
1. It is highly valuable for its timber
2. It is found only in Western Ghats region
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
5. Consider the following personalities
1. Hridayanath Kunzru
2. K.C. Neogy
3. Abul Kalam Azad
Who among the above personalities were the members of the Constituent Assembly which drafted our Constitution?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER’s
1- (b)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/indias-north-east-from-the-periphery-to-the-core/article35909751.ece
2- (b)
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1745254
3- (a)
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1745459
4- (d)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/three-new-wild-balsam-species-reported-from-kerala/article35923828.ece
5- (d)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/an-oath-in-whose-name/article35931513.ece