11th May 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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1. Question
“Environment Impact Assessment” in India is statutorily backed by which of the following Act?
CorrectAns;- a) The Environment Protection Act
UNEP defines Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a tool used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making.
• It aims to predict environmental impacts at an early stage in project planning and design, find ways and means to reduce adverse impacts, shape projects to suit the local environment and present the predictions and options to decision-makers.
• Environment Impact Assessment in India is statutorily backed by the Environment Protection Act, 1986 which contains various provisions on EIA methodology and process.IncorrectAns;- a) The Environment Protection Act
UNEP defines Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a tool used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making.
• It aims to predict environmental impacts at an early stage in project planning and design, find ways and means to reduce adverse impacts, shape projects to suit the local environment and present the predictions and options to decision-makers.
• Environment Impact Assessment in India is statutorily backed by the Environment Protection Act, 1986 which contains various provisions on EIA methodology and process. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements about 5G Technology are correct?
1. 5G is the next generation of mobile broadband that will eventually replace, or at least augment 4G LTE connection and it offers exponentially faster download and upload speeds.
2. Due to high-speed, high-reliability, low-latency network, 5G networks will act as an enabler for the Industrial revolution 4.0
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statement’s about Competition commission of India (CCI) are not correct?
1. CCI is a non statutory body.
2. CCI members are appointed by President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Both the statements are not correct.About competition commission of India:
Nodal: Ministry of corporate affairsCompetition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002.
Competition Commission of India aims to establish a robust competitive environment.
· Through proactive engagement with all stakeholders, including consumers, industry, government and international jurisdictions.
· By being a knowledge intensive organization with high competence level.
· Through professionalism, transparency, resolve and wisdom in enforcement.Composition of CCI
• The Commission consists of one Chairperson and six Members.
• The commission is a quasi-judicial body .
• Eligibility of members: The Chairperson and every other Member shall be a person of ability, integrity and standing and who, has been, or is qualified to be a judge of a High Court, or, has special knowledge of, and professional experience of not less than fifteen years in international trade, economics, business, commerce, law, finance, accountancy, management, industry, public affairs, administration or in any other matter which, in the opinion of the Central Government, may be useful to the Commission.IncorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Both the statements are not correct.About competition commission of India:
Nodal: Ministry of corporate affairsCompetition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002.
Competition Commission of India aims to establish a robust competitive environment.
· Through proactive engagement with all stakeholders, including consumers, industry, government and international jurisdictions.
· By being a knowledge intensive organization with high competence level.
· Through professionalism, transparency, resolve and wisdom in enforcement.Composition of CCI
• The Commission consists of one Chairperson and six Members.
• The commission is a quasi-judicial body .
• Eligibility of members: The Chairperson and every other Member shall be a person of ability, integrity and standing and who, has been, or is qualified to be a judge of a High Court, or, has special knowledge of, and professional experience of not less than fifteen years in international trade, economics, business, commerce, law, finance, accountancy, management, industry, public affairs, administration or in any other matter which, in the opinion of the Central Government, may be useful to the Commission. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statement’s about Kakatiya dynasty are correct?
1. The Kakatiya dynasty was a South Indian dynasty
2. Their capital was Orugallu, now known as Warangal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Both the statements are correct.IncorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Both the statements are correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. 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.
