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Sep 20th, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following missiles
1. Nag
2. Helina
3. Varunastra
4. Dhanush
5. Astra
Which of the above Indian missiles are anti-tank guided missiles?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 3, 4 and 5 only
2. Consider the following overseas territories
1. New Caledonia
2. Falkland Islands
3. Reunion
4. Faroe Island
5. Gibraltar
Which of the above comes under the French overseas territories?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
3. Consider the following statements related to Jatropha curcas and Pongamia Pinnata
1. Jatropha is a native to American tropics whereas the Pongamia is native to India.
2. Both Jatropha and Pongamia are used in biodiesel production.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
4. Consider the following statements related to intergovernmental organisations G20 and G33
1. G33 is an informal organisation whereas G20 is a formal organisation.
2. G33 is related to a specific cause whereas G20 works on multiple issues.
3. G20 was established prior to the establishment of G33.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements
1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
2. It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.
3. It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer's
1- (a)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anti-tank-missile-completes-all-trials/article36556641.ece
2- (b)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/aukus-france-recalls-ambassadors-to-us-australia-over-submarine-deal/article36528457.ece
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/outcry-as-1-400-dolphins-slaughtered-in-a-day-in-faroe-islands-of-denmark-2541119
3- (c)
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/iisc-researchers-find-a-way-to-substitute-for-single-use-plastics/article36538581.ece
4- (d)
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/wtos-agri-pact-tilted-against-developing-countries-goyal/article36525699.ece
5- (c)
https://www.livemint.com/industry/human-resource/indian-railways-to-train-50-000-youths-under-rail-kaushal-vikas-yojana-check-eligibility-and-other-details-11631864083552.html