Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz - 02-01-2021 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation Dazlers (Laser Dazzlers)

1. It a lethal method of warning and stopping suspicious vessels and aircrafts from approaching secured areas.
2. It is capable of dazzle during both day and night.
3. The technology was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to National Family Health Survey (NFHS)

1. International Institute for Population Sciences in Mumbai is the nodal agency for the NFHS.
2. The survey is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with supplementary support from UNICEF.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to ASHA-India

1. It aims to promote domestic research and entrepreneurship by providing incubation and acceleration support to potential future technologies.
2. Under ASHA-India initiative, five ASHA-India Centers have been set up for providing incubation and acceleration support.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

4) R P Tiwari Committee, sometimes seen in the news recently was constituted by?

5) India’s first Lithium refinery will be set up in?

6) Which of the following statements are correct with respect to International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)

1. It is intergovernmental organization that works closely with G7 nations.
2. It brings the world's securities regulators together, and acts as a global standard setter for the securities sector.

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7)Consider the following statements with respect to Eco-Sensitive Zones

1. They are areas within 10 kms around Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.
2. ESZs are notified by MoEFCC, under Environment Protection Act 1986.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

8) Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Global Housing Technology Challenge (GHTC)

1. It aims to fast-track the construction of affordable housing and meet the target of constructing 2 crore houses by 2022.
2. Under this initiative Light houses are also being constructed in the seashore for providing better navigation to the fishermen.

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9) Consider the following statements with respect to Appointment of Judges of High Courts

1. Appointment procedures of Judges of the High Courts are same as that of the Appointment procedures of Judges of the Supreme Court.
2. Collegium headed by the CJI makes recommendation to the government for appointment of high court judges.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

10) Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Lightning Strike

1. It is a massive discharge of electricity in the atmosphere, some of which is directed towards the Earth’s surface.
2. These discharges are generated in giant moisture-bearing clouds that are 10-12 km tall.

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