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July 29, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. With reference to Nagarjuna-Srisailam tiger reserve, Consider the following statements
1. It is shared by both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
2. It is the largest among all the tiger reserves of India
3. Krishna river drains through it
4. Nallamala mountain range passes through it
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 Only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 Only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 Only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Consider the following statements regarding PM CARES Fund to tackle the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic
1. The Companies’ contributions towards this fund will count towards mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure.
2. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) cannot audit this fund
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
3. The famous report, World Economic Outlook is annually released by
(a) World Bank
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
(d) Bank for International Settlements
4. Consider the following statements regarding Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) which is currently in news
1. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Reserve Bank of India
2. It was established under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
3. It insurers both savings and current deposits
4. Foreign banks operating in India also comes under its purview
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 3 and 4 Only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 Only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 Only
(d) 1 and 2 Only
5. With reference to Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) which is in news recently, consider the following statements
1. It is a statutory body formed under Industries (Development and Regulation Act), 1951
2. Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program is implemented by it
3. It works under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 Only
(d) 2 and 3 Only
ANSWER's
1-(d)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tiger-roar-gets-louder-in-state/article35596056.ece
2-(c)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/can-pm-cares-funds-be-extended-to-all-orphaned-during-pandemic-asks-sc/article35562319.ece
3-(b)
4-(b)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/deposits-upto-5-lakh-in-troubled-banks-to-be-repaid-in-90-days/article35584334.ece
5-(d)
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/india/kvic-plants-1k-bamboo-saplings-in-jaisalmer-with-bsf-collaboration.html