Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz - 19-02-2020 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Kala Kumbh

1. It aims to promote Geographical Indication (GI) crafts and heritage of India.
2. It was organised by the Ministry of Textiles.

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

2) Consider the following:

1. Madur kathi
2. Kolhapuri Chappal
3. Channapatna Toys & Dolls
4. Sandur Lambani Embroidery

Which of the product(s) given above is/are belongs to the GI tag list of the state of Karnataka?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to National Statistical Commission (NSC)

1. It was established in 2005 based on the recommendations of the Rangarajan Commission.
2. The Commission comprised a part-time Chairperson, four part-time Members and Secretary of Planning Commission as the ex-officio Member.
3. The Chief Statistician of India (CSI) is the Secretary to the NSC.

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

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) Initiative

1. It is a special clean-up initiative under Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).
2. The initiative is being coordinated by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

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

5) Recently, a Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development was launched jointly by India and?

6) Consider the following statements with respect to the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny

1. One of the triggers for the RIN strike was the arrest of a rating, BC Dutt, who had scrawled ‘Quit India’ on the HMIS Talwar.
2. The revolt got a support from the Communist Party of India.

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

7) Consider the following statements with respect to Investments

1. Green Field investments refers to a clean technology investment with sustainable and environmentally friendly practices and products/services.
2. Brownfield investments refers to an investment in Non-renewable technologies.

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

8) Consider the following statements with respect to the Central Vigilance Commission

1. It was set up on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention  of Corruption, headed by L.M. Singhvi.
2. The CVC is not controlled by any Ministry/Department.

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

9) Consider the following statements with respect to the Rann of Kutch

1. It is connected to the Arabian Sea through Kori Creek in the west.
2. The Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across the little Rann of Kutch.
3. The Asia’s largest oil refinery is located in the Gulf of Kutch.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

10) Consider the following statements with respect to Aditya L1 Mission

1. It will be ISRO’s first space-based astronomy mission.
2. Aditya L1 will perform continuous observations looking directly at the Sun.

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