12th April 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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12th April 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
‘Global Innovation and Technology Alliance (GITA)’, a platform encouraging industrial investments in innovative technology is jointly developed by Department of Science & Technology (DST) and
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
PM CARES Fund recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Minister of Home Affairs is the ex- officio chairman of Board of trustee of fund.
2. It provides support and relief measure in case of natural as well as man-made calamity or distress.
3. The fund is audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in every financial year,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
The Prime Minister is Chairperson (ex-officio) of the PM CARES Fund and Minister of Defence,
Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Finance, Government of India are ex-officio
Trustees of the Fund.PM CARES Fund is audited by an independent auditor.
IncorrectAnswer: B
The Prime Minister is Chairperson (ex-officio) of the PM CARES Fund and Minister of Defence,
Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Finance, Government of India are ex-officio
Trustees of the Fund.PM CARES Fund is audited by an independent auditor.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Aerial seeding, consider the following statements:
1. It is a technique of plantation in which seeds covered with clay and compost are sprayed on the ground.
2. It is only suitable for regions with heavy and regular precipitation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Aerial seeding is suitable for the following conditions;
o Remote and inaccessible areas.
o Ragged areas.
o Region where labour scarcity or sparse population is available.
o Deep ravines where afforestation is not possible through manual mode.
o Area denuded by clear-cutting or shifting cultivation.
o Areas devastated by pest and diseases, volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
Aerial seeding is suitable for the following conditions;
o Remote and inaccessible areas.
o Ragged areas.
o Region where labour scarcity or sparse population is available.
o Deep ravines where afforestation is not possible through manual mode.
o Area denuded by clear-cutting or shifting cultivation.
o Areas devastated by pest and diseases, volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The word ‘Ransomware’ is sometimes mentioned in news, which of the following statements best describes it ?
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. India’s Pharma Industry is the world’s third-largest by value.
2. 100% FDI is allowed under automatic route for Greenfield Pharma.
3. Himachal Pradesh has Asia’s largest pharma manufacturing hub.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
India ranks 3rd worldwide for pharmaceutical production by volume and 14th by value. Since India
mostly produces Generic medicines which are comparatively cheaper i.e. low by value. Indian drugs
comprised 20 percent of the global generic drug exports, out of which North America had the largest
share.IncorrectAnswer: C
India ranks 3rd worldwide for pharmaceutical production by volume and 14th by value. Since India
mostly produces Generic medicines which are comparatively cheaper i.e. low by value. Indian drugs
comprised 20 percent of the global generic drug exports, out of which North America had the largest
share.
