30 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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30 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Vivad se Vishwas was introduced to
CorrectAns. C
Vivad se Vishwas scheme was introduced to settle tax disputes.
IncorrectAns. C
Vivad se Vishwas scheme was introduced to settle tax disputes.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following services are included in “Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)”
1. One basic banking account for every household
2. Financial literacy
3. Insurance and pension
4. Access to credit
Select the correct answer using the cod given below.CorrectAns. D
All the statements are correct.IncorrectAns. D
All the statements are correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Deepor Beel Ramsar site are correct?
1. Dipor Bil, also spelt Deepor Beel, is located to the south-west of Guwahati city, in Kamrup district of Arunachal Pradesh, India
2. It is a permanent saline lake, in a former channel of the Brahmaputra River, to the south of the main river.
Select the correct answer using the cod given below.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Deepor Beel
• Dipor Bil, also spelt Deepor Beel, is located to the south-west of Guwahati city, in Kamrup district of Assam, India It is a permanent freshwater lake, in a former channel of the Brahmaputra River, to the south of the main river.
• It is also called a wetland under the Ramsar Convention which has listed the lake in November 2002, as a Ramsar Site for undertaking conservation measures on the basis of its biological and environmental importance.
• Considered as one of the largest beels in the Brahmaputra valley of Lower Assam, it is categorized as representative of the wetland type under the Burma monsoon forest biogeographic region.
• The Dipor Bil is reported to provide, directly or indirectly, its natural resources for the livelihood of fourteen indigenous villages (1,200 families) located in its precincts.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Deepor Beel
• Dipor Bil, also spelt Deepor Beel, is located to the south-west of Guwahati city, in Kamrup district of Assam, India It is a permanent freshwater lake, in a former channel of the Brahmaputra River, to the south of the main river.
• It is also called a wetland under the Ramsar Convention which has listed the lake in November 2002, as a Ramsar Site for undertaking conservation measures on the basis of its biological and environmental importance.
• Considered as one of the largest beels in the Brahmaputra valley of Lower Assam, it is categorized as representative of the wetland type under the Burma monsoon forest biogeographic region.
• The Dipor Bil is reported to provide, directly or indirectly, its natural resources for the livelihood of fourteen indigenous villages (1,200 families) located in its precincts. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following countries are part of “Thirty Meter Telescope Project”?
1. India
2. China
3. Russia
4. U.S.A
Select the correct answer using the cod given below.CorrectAns;- d) 1, 2 and 4
Explanation;-
• The Thirty Meter Telescope has government-level support from the following countries are Canada, China, Japan and India.
• The United States is also contributing some funding, but less than the formal partnership.
• The Russia is not part of the project.IncorrectAns;- d) 1, 2 and 4
Explanation;-
• The Thirty Meter Telescope has government-level support from the following countries are Canada, China, Japan and India.
• The United States is also contributing some funding, but less than the formal partnership.
• The Russia is not part of the project. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following national parks/wildlife sanctuaries are in Nagaland?
1. Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Ntangki National Park
4. Ranghapahar Wildlife Sanctuary
Select the correct answer using the cod given below.CorrectAns;- c) Only 1,3 and 4
Explanation;-
• Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Dhamtari District, Chhattisgarh, India.
• Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is a famous tourist attraction which is frequented by wildlife enthusiasts throughout the year. The wildlife sanctuary was established in 1974 under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1,3 and 4
Explanation;-
• Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Dhamtari District, Chhattisgarh, India.
• Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is a famous tourist attraction which is frequented by wildlife enthusiasts throughout the year. The wildlife sanctuary was established in 1974 under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
