10th April 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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10th April 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
The report “Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region” has been released by which of the following?
CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following protected areas are located in the Narmada river basin?
1. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Melghat Tiger Reserve
3. Guru Ghasidas National Park
4. Tadoba National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
Andhari river is a minor river of the Wainganga basin. It flows through the Chandrapur district of
Maharashtra. Meandering through the Tadoba forests, it gives its name to Tadoba Andhari Tiger
Project i.e., Tadoba National Park.IncorrectAnswer: A
Andhari river is a minor river of the Wainganga basin. It flows through the Chandrapur district of
Maharashtra. Meandering through the Tadoba forests, it gives its name to Tadoba Andhari Tiger
Project i.e., Tadoba National Park. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following protected areas are located in the Narmada river basin?
1. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Melghat Tiger Reserve
3. Guru Ghasidas National Park
4. Tadoba National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
Andhari river is a minor river of the Wainganga basin. It flows through the Chandrapur district of
Maharashtra. Meandering through the Tadoba forests, it gives its name to Tadoba Andhari Tiger
Project i.e., Tadoba National Park.IncorrectAnswer: A
Andhari river is a minor river of the Wainganga basin. It flows through the Chandrapur district of
Maharashtra. Meandering through the Tadoba forests, it gives its name to Tadoba Andhari Tiger
Project i.e., Tadoba National Park. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements in the context of the Director of the Central Bureau
of Investigation (CBI):
1. He is appointed by the recommendation of a five-member committee headed by
the Prime Minister.
2. Only Central Vigilance Commissioner has the authority to remove or suspend
the Director of CBI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013) amended the DSPE Act (1946) according to which the Central
Government shall appoint the Director of CBI on the recommendation of a three-member
committee consisting of: (hence statement 1 is not correct)Section 4C of the DSPE Act provision clearly says that the CVC has no role, whatsoever, in curtailing
or extending the tenure of the CBI Director. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013) amended the DSPE Act (1946) according to which the Central
Government shall appoint the Director of CBI on the recommendation of a three-member
committee consisting of: (hence statement 1 is not correct)Section 4C of the DSPE Act provision clearly says that the CVC has no role, whatsoever, in curtailing
or extending the tenure of the CBI Director. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Scorpene-Class Submarines’:
1. They are diesel-electric powered attack submarine.
2. They are being constructed with technology transfer from Russia.
3. They are named after the different islands of the Lakshadweep.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
The submarines are designed by French naval defence and energy company DCNS and are being
manufactured by Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai with technology transfer from France. Hence
statement 2 is not correct.Like Kalvari – which means Tiger Shark, Vagir has been named after a Sand Fish, a predatory
marine species. Khanderi has been named after an Island Fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji (South
of Mumbai along the coast of Maharashtra), which played a key role in his Navy. Karanj has also
been named after an Island located South of Mumbai. Hence statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
The submarines are designed by French naval defence and energy company DCNS and are being
manufactured by Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai with technology transfer from France. Hence
statement 2 is not correct.Like Kalvari – which means Tiger Shark, Vagir has been named after a Sand Fish, a predatory
marine species. Khanderi has been named after an Island Fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji (South
of Mumbai along the coast of Maharashtra), which played a key role in his Navy. Karanj has also
been named after an Island located South of Mumbai. Hence statement 3 is not correct.
