Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz - 05-11-2019 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog

1. It is commonly found in the deep jungles of the state of West Bengal.
2. It belonged to the genus Polypedates and its body colour is yellowish-brown to greenish-brown.

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

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Drukpa Order

1.  Drukpa Lineage is a Buddhist tradition that began in the Himalayas.
2. The founder of the Drukpa order flouted centuries of Buddhist tradition that barred nuns from physical exercise.

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

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Gaofen-7 which was in news recently

1.  It is an optical satellite for mapping purposes, surveying, and Geoinformation.
2. It was launched by The Roscosmos.

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

4) ICEDASH and ATITHI which was in news is related to?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Aadi Mahotsav

1. It is a joint initiative of Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED.
2. The theme of the festival is “A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Crafts, Culture and Commerce”.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

6) Danakil Depression which was in news recently is located in?

7) Consider the following statements with respect to South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) 

1. It is an inter-governmental organization aims to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region.
2. Its member countries include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
3. The 14th meeting of the SACEP Governing Council was held in March 2018 in Colombo.

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

8) Consider the following statements with respect to Dark Matter

1. The presence of dark matter is indicated by its gravitational effects on visible bodies.
2. Ninety per cent of our Milky Way galaxy is made up of this visible dark matter.

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

9) With respect to Virus, consider the following statements:

1. By itself, the virus is a lifeless particle.
2. It reproduces very fast in the cell it has invaded.
3. It consists of an outer coat of protein and an inner core of either DNA or RNA or both. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

10) Consider the following statements with respect to Predatory Pricing

1. It is specifically defined as sale or goods or services at a price below the cost of production, with a view to reduce or eliminate competition.
2. India does not have any legislation on what constitutes predatory pricing.

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