Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 29-07-2021 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Khagolshala Asteroids Search Campaign (KASC)

1. It is an International research program to promote public participation in space studies by providing training to non-technical people.
2. It is an initiative of the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India and SPACE Foundation.

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

2) Consider the following statements with respect to National Mineral Exploration Trust

1. It is a non-profit autonomous body established through Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015.
2. The objective of the trust is to use the accrued funds for taking up regional and detailed exploration, for both coal and non-coal minerals.

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

3) Which of the following statements is incorrect?

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Secured Logistics Document Exchange (SLDE)

1. It aims to replace the present manual process of generation, exchange and compliance of logistics documents with a digitized document exchange system.
2. It was launched by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

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

5)  Consider the following pairs:

                Products        – States

1. Raja Mircha        – Karnataka
2. Kaji Nemu          – Uttarakhand
3. Mithila Makhana – Bihar

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

6) Consider the following statements with respective to Monkey Pox

1. It is a viral zoonotic disease endemic to Nigeria.
2. It can be transmitted to humans with no specific treatment or vaccine available.

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

7) Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect with respect to Gharib Nawaz Employment Scheme

1. It was launched by Ministry of Minority Affairs.
2. It offers monthly stipend during job training and post placement support even after getting employment.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

8) Which of the following pairs are matched correctly with respective to Forest Acts in India

1. The word ‘forest’ is not defined in any Central Forest Act, namely the Indian Forest Act (1927), or the Forest Conservation Act (1980).
2. The Indian Forest Act, 1927 gives states the rights to notify Reserved Forests in their areas.
3. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 transferred Forests and Protection of Wild Animals and Birds from State to Concurrent List.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

9) Which of the following pairs are matched correctly with respective to Evolution of the Collegium System

                     Case                                                  Outcome

1. First Judges Case (1981)         - Introduced the Collegium System
2. Second Judges Case (1993)    - Primacy over the Judiciary in judicial appointments
3. Third Judges Case (1998)        - Expanded the Collegium to a five-member body

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

10) Consider the following statements with respective to Ganymede Moon

1. It is the moon of Jupiter, largest moon in the solar system, contains more water than all of Earth's oceans.
2. Its surface is so hot that water on the surface is always found in the vapour form which represent evaporation of ocean.

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