Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 27-06-2022 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements:

1. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Punjab exceeded debt and fiscal deficit targets set by the 15th Finance Commission.
2. Own tax revenue of Haryana, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh constitutes about half of their total revenue collections.
3. Capital outlay is the money spent on daily expenses like salaries and pensions while revenue expenditure indicates money spent on acquiring assets.

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

2) Consider the following statements:

1. Gold dores are metal bars with high gold content and are composed of a mixture of precious metals containing gold and silver.
2. According to the World Gold Council, India is the largest recycler of gold, followed by China.
3. About half of India’s gold refining capacity is opened up in Excise Free Zones (EFZs) in Karnataka.

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

3) Which of the following committee is associated with the recommendation of legalizing abortion in India?

4) Consider the following statements regarding the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act:

1. The MTP Act, 1971, is an exception to the Indian Penal Code (IPC) provisions 312 and 313.
2. The MTP Act, 2021, increased the upper limit of the gestation period to which a woman can seek a medical abortion to 24 weeks from 20 weeks.

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

5) Consider the following statements:

1. The Iskander-M missile system can be used to carry ballistic or cruise missiles, in their conventional and nuclear versions.
2. The Iskander-M missile has a range of 500 km and it can carry a payload of up to 700 kg.
3. They are designed to confuse missile defenses by flying on a low trajectory and maneuvering in flight to strike targets within 2 to 5 meters’ accuracy.

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