31 December 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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31 December 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding GI Tag are correct?
1. The GI Tags in India are governed by Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection Act), 1999.
2. The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 15 years, previously it was 10 years now increased by 5 years.
3. GI is also governed by the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), which India is Signatory
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
The 2nd statement is incorrect because still the GI Tag validation is for 10 Years only not 15 Yrs.IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
The 2nd statement is incorrect because still the GI Tag validation is for 10 Years only not 15 Yrs. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Subhash Chandra Bose, consider the following statements:
1. Subhash Chandra Bose was thrice elected President of the Indian National Congress
2. He authored the book ‘The Indian Struggle’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Subhash Chandra Bose was twice elected President of the Indian National Congress, (1938-Haripur and 1939-Tripuri) the country’s most important political force for freedom from the Raj or British ruleIncorrectAnswer: B
Subhash Chandra Bose was twice elected President of the Indian National Congress, (1938-Haripur and 1939-Tripuri) the country’s most important political force for freedom from the Raj or British rule - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statemnets regaridng Pneumonia are correct?
1. The Pnuemonia are caused by Bacteria and Virus Only
2. The Pnuemonia mainly affects the brain
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Pneumonia Disease
• Pneumonia is the single largest infectious cause of death among children under five years of age worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 lakhs deaths globally.
• Pneumonia continues to be the leading cause of mortality in children worldwide, with India accounting for 20% of those deaths and a higher burden of childhood pneumonia than any other country.
• The vaccine “Pneumosil” (Country’s First Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine ) has been developed by the Serum Institute of India Private Limited (SIIPL) in collaboration with partners like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
• Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs
• A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia.
• In the United States, common causes of viral pneumonia are influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
• A common cause of bacterial pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Pneumonia Disease
• Pneumonia is the single largest infectious cause of death among children under five years of age worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 lakhs deaths globally.
• Pneumonia continues to be the leading cause of mortality in children worldwide, with India accounting for 20% of those deaths and a higher burden of childhood pneumonia than any other country.
• The vaccine “Pneumosil” (Country’s First Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine ) has been developed by the Serum Institute of India Private Limited (SIIPL) in collaboration with partners like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
• Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs
• A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia.
• In the United States, common causes of viral pneumonia are influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
• A common cause of bacterial pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.
2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2 °C or even 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels.
3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAns;- a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation;-
• The 3rd statement is wrong its 100 billion not 1000.
• The Paris Agreement was open for signature by states and regional economic integration organizations that are parties to the UNFCCC (the Convention) from 22 April 2016 to 21 April 2017 at the UN Headquarters in New York.
• The Paris Agreement formally entered into force on November 4, 2016.
IncorrectAns;- a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation;-
• The 3rd statement is wrong its 100 billion not 1000.
• The Paris Agreement was open for signature by states and regional economic integration organizations that are parties to the UNFCCC (the Convention) from 22 April 2016 to 21 April 2017 at the UN Headquarters in New York.
• The Paris Agreement formally entered into force on November 4, 2016.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements about Electoral bonds are true?
1. Electoral bonds can be bought by any person in India.
2. Electoral bonds are bought from any bank within India.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Electoral Bonds:
An electoral bond is like a promissory note that can be bought by any Indian citizen or company incorporated in India from select branches of State Bank of India.
• The citizen or corporate can then donate the same to any eligible political party of his/her choice.
• The bonds are similar to bank notes that are payable to the bearer on demand and are free of interest.
• An individual or party will be allowed to purchase these bonds digitally or through cheque.
• As per provisions of the Scheme, Electoral Bonds may be purchased by a person , who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India.
• A person being an individual can buy Electoral Bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals.
• Only the Political Parties registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951) and which secured not less than 1% of the votes polled in the last General Election to the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly of the State, shall be eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds.
• The Electoral Bonds shall be encashed by an eligible Political Party only through a Bank account with the Authorized Bank.
• The bonds are issued in multiples of Rs. 1,000, Rs. 10,000, Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore without any maximum limit.
• State Bank of India is authorised to issue and encash these bonds, which are valid for 15 days from the date of issuance.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Electoral Bonds:
An electoral bond is like a promissory note that can be bought by any Indian citizen or company incorporated in India from select branches of State Bank of India.
• The citizen or corporate can then donate the same to any eligible political party of his/her choice.
• The bonds are similar to bank notes that are payable to the bearer on demand and are free of interest.
• An individual or party will be allowed to purchase these bonds digitally or through cheque.
• As per provisions of the Scheme, Electoral Bonds may be purchased by a person , who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India.
• A person being an individual can buy Electoral Bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals.
• Only the Political Parties registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951) and which secured not less than 1% of the votes polled in the last General Election to the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly of the State, shall be eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds.
• The Electoral Bonds shall be encashed by an eligible Political Party only through a Bank account with the Authorized Bank.
• The bonds are issued in multiples of Rs. 1,000, Rs. 10,000, Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore without any maximum limit.
• State Bank of India is authorised to issue and encash these bonds, which are valid for 15 days from the date of issuance.
