Aug 20th, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. The issue of Adjusted Gross Revenue is currently haunting which Indian sector companies?
(a) Telecom
(b) Oil and gas
(c) Textile
(d) Coal
2. The major reason for the agitation of Moplah muslim peasants of malabar region during 1921 was
(a) Their dissatisfaction with the tenancy laws favouring the landlords
(b) The compulsion to grow indigo crops in their lands
(c) Their anger over the exploitative moneylenders
(d) The stringency on the part of the British revenue officials in face of famine
3. With reference to Star tortoise which is currently in news, consider the following statements
1. It is naturally found in India only
2. It is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN’s red list
3. It is a Schedule I animal under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None
4. With reference to the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Initiative, consider the following statements
1. It aims to boost modernization of Indian defence industry by attracting the global original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to India
2. It will be funded and managed by Defence Innovation Organization (DIO)
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 statements regarding the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau?
1. It is a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
2. It was a recently established institution.
3. It is headed by the Minister for Environment and Forests.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
ANSWER’s
1- (a)
https://www.thehindu.com/business/telcos-knock-on-centres-door-for-relief/article36006266.ece
2- (a)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/moplah-rebellion-a-manifestation-of-talibani-mindset-bjp-leader-ram-madhav/article35992733.ece
3- (d)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/tortoises-rescued/article35966913.ece
4- (b)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajnath-launches-defence-india-startup-challenge-50/article35998979.ece
5- (b)
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/crackdown-on-tiger-leopard-body-parts-traders-2-held/articleshow/85439875.cms
Next
previous
Latest News
General Studies