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Daily Current Affairs Prelim Quiz- 27-11-2020 - (Online Prelims Test)

1. Consider the following statements regarding “Bhavai”

  1. It is a traditional folk theatre art performed in Kerala  
  2. Bhavai performers belong to a caste that came to be known as Taragala

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

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : b
  • Bhavai, also known as Vesha or Swang, is a popular folk theatre form of western India, especially in Gujarat.
  • Bhavai is believed to have originated in the 14th century, Asaita Thakar is traditionally credited for its origin.
  • Bhavai is partly entertainment and partly a ritual offering made to Goddess Amba.
  • It is performed in open spaces in front of the temple.
  • Bhavai performers belong to a caste that came to be known as Taragala.

2. Consider the following statements with respect to Human Resource Management System (HRMS) launched recently,

  1. It is a digital portal expected to create an impact on the functioning of all government employees and will make them more tech savvy.
  2. It is launched by Union Ministry of Human Resources Development

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

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a
  • Indian Railways has recently launched the digitised online Human Resource Management System (HRMS).
  • It is a high thrust project for Indian Railways to leverage improved productivity & employee satisfaction.
  • It enables a company to fully understand its workforce while staying compliant with changing tax laws and labour regulations.
  • The Human Resource Management System (HRMS) will impact over 27 lakh families of serving Railway employees as well those who have retired.

3. Consider the following statements with respect to Invest India

  1. It is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India established by DPIIT
  2. It focuses on sector-specific investor targeting and development of new partnerships to enable sustainable investments in India.

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

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c
  • Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India.
  • It was set up in 2009 as a non-profit venture under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
  • It will act as the first point of reference for investors in India.
  • Invest India focuses on sector-specific investor targeting and development of new partnerships to enable sustainable investments in India.
  • It actively works with several Indian states to build capacity as well as bring in global best practices in investment targeting, promotion and facilitation areas.

4. Consider the following statements with respect to Characteristic features of M Dwarf Stars

  1. The red dwarf stars have relatively High pressures, a low fusion rate, and a high temperature.
  2. The low temperature of red dwarfs implies that they are far brighter than stars like the sun.

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

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : d
  • The red dwarf stars have relatively low pressures, a low fusion rate, and a low temperature.
  • The low temperature of red dwarfs implies that they are far dimmer than stars like the sun.
  • The low temperature also means that they burn through their supply of hydrogen less rapidly.
  • The red dwarf stars live for so long that not one of them has reached an advanced stage of evolution since the universe was created.

5. Consider the following statements with respect to Unique Document Identification Number

  1. Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) is a unique number given to documents attested by Chartered Accountants in Practice.
  2. CBDT will validate Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) at the time of upload of Tax Audit.
  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c
  • Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) is a unique number given to documents attested by Chartered Accountants in Practice.
  • It is an 18 digits system generated unique number which shall generated separately for each document.
  • Generation of UDIN from ICAI website mandatory for every kind of certificate/tax audit report and other attests made by their members as required by various regulators.
  • This was introduced to curb fake certifications by non-CAs misrepresenting themselves as Chartered Accountants.
  • CBDT will validate Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) at the time of upload of Tax Audit.
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