Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 27-07-2021 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to National Aquifer Mapping and Management program (NAQUIM)

1. The program envisages mapping of aquifers, their characterization and development of Aquifer Management Plans to facilitate sustainable management of Ground Water Resources.
2. The program is being implemented by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).

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

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum Rating

1. It has been awarded for green master planning, policy initiatives and implementation of green infrastructure by Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII’s) IGBC.
2. Kandla SEZ (KASEZ) is the First Green SEZ to achieve the IGBC Green Cities Platinum Rating for Existing Cities.

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

3) Arrange the following States in descending order based on resources of gold ore (primary):

1. Bihar
2. Rajasthan
3. Karnataka
4. West Bengal

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Gross Environment Product (GEP)

1. It reflects the aggregated annual value of goods and services provided by ecosystems to people in a given region.
2. Karnataka is the first state in India to introduce Gross Environment Product (GEP).

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

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme

1. It aims to improve the quality of technical education system in India.
2. It is a project implemented by the Ministry of Education in association with World Bank.

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

6) Consider the following statements with respective to Special Economic Zones

1. Board of Approval is the apex body of SEZ and is headed by the Secretary, Department of Commerce.
2. The Baba Kalyani led committee was constituted to evaluate the SEZ policy towards making it WTO compatible.

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

7) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Dying Declaration

1. Supreme Court noted that dying declaration made through signs, gestures or by nods are admissible as evidence.
2. A dying declaration cannot be relied upon as the solitary piece of evidence unless recorded by a Judicial or Executive Magistrate.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

8) Consider the following statements with respective to Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)

1. It is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by microorganisms to decompose organic matter under aerobic reaction.
2. The quality of water increases with an increase in Dissolved Oxygen levels.
3. The more organic matter like sewage and polluted bodies of water means the lesser is the BOD.

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

9) Which of the following explanations are correct for Gatekeeper Model?

10) Kakatiya Ramappa Temple is located in which of the following states?