Current Affairs Quiz 22 August 2023
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1. Question
With reference to Tiger conservation initiatives, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
1. The Global Tiger Forum (GTF) is the only inter-governmental international body whose
headquarter is located in India.
2. Save our species is an initiative of Global tiger initiative (GTI) to save wild tigers and snow
leopard from extinction.
3. TX2 is an award given for doubling the tiger population without any financial grants.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Global Tiger Forum (GTF) is not the only inter-governmental and international body whose headquarter is located in India (Delhi). The headquarter of ISA is also located in India (Gurugram)
Statement 2 is incorrect. Save our species is an initiative of IUCN and not of GTI which contributes to the
long-term survival of threatened species, their habitats and the people who depend on them, by supporting civil society organisations.
Statement 3 is incorrect. TX2 is an award given for doubling the tiger population presented by CATS, Global Tiger Forum, IUCN, UNDP, The Lion’s Share and WWF. Sites will receive a small financial grant to be used to further tiger conservation.IncorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Global Tiger Forum (GTF) is not the only inter-governmental and international body whose headquarter is located in India (Delhi). The headquarter of ISA is also located in India (Gurugram)
Statement 2 is incorrect. Save our species is an initiative of IUCN and not of GTI which contributes to the
long-term survival of threatened species, their habitats and the people who depend on them, by supporting civil society organisations.
Statement 3 is incorrect. TX2 is an award given for doubling the tiger population presented by CATS, Global Tiger Forum, IUCN, UNDP, The Lion’s Share and WWF. Sites will receive a small financial grant to be used to further tiger conservation. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Indiscriminate disposal of used fluorescent electric lamps causes mercury pollution in the environment. Why is mercury used in the manufacture of these lamps?
CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are correct?
1. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster under the Disaster Management Act, 2010.
2. The Chairman of the NDMA is the home minister
3. The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the central Government.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About NDRF
• The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster” under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
• The “Apex Body for Disaster Management”[citation needed] in India is the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• The Chairman of the NDMA is the Prime Minister.
• The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the State Government. The ‘Nodal Ministry’ in the central government for management of natural disasters is the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• When ‘calamities of severe nature’ occur, the Central Government is responsible for providing aid and assistance to the affected state, including deploying, at the State’s request, of Armed Forces, Central Paramilitary Forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and such communication, air and other assets, as are available and needed.[9] National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is under the National Disaster Management Authority.
• The head of the NDRF is designated as Director General. The Director Generals of NDRF are IPS officers on deputation from Indian police organisations.
• Director General wears the uniform and badges of rank of an army three-star general.
• The NDRF is a top-heavy organisation which in addition to the Director General has several Inspector Generals (IG) and Deputy IGs, who fly flags and wear army-style badges of rank.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About NDRF
• The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster” under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
• The “Apex Body for Disaster Management”[citation needed] in India is the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• The Chairman of the NDMA is the Prime Minister.
• The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the State Government. The ‘Nodal Ministry’ in the central government for management of natural disasters is the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• When ‘calamities of severe nature’ occur, the Central Government is responsible for providing aid and assistance to the affected state, including deploying, at the State’s request, of Armed Forces, Central Paramilitary Forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and such communication, air and other assets, as are available and needed.[9] National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is under the National Disaster Management Authority.
• The head of the NDRF is designated as Director General. The Director Generals of NDRF are IPS officers on deputation from Indian police organisations.
• Director General wears the uniform and badges of rank of an army three-star general.
• The NDRF is a top-heavy organisation which in addition to the Director General has several Inspector Generals (IG) and Deputy IGs, who fly flags and wear army-style badges of rank. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are the Rabi Crops?
1. Wheat
2. Moong Dal
3. Mustard
4. Watermelon
Select the correct answer from the code below.CorrectAns; – a) Only 1 and 3
Explanation; –
The Moong Dal is Kharif Crop and Water Melon is Zaid Crop.About Kharif Crops
• Crops that are sown during the southwest monsoon season are called kharif or monsoon crops.
• These crops are sown at the beginning of the season around end May to early June and are harvested post the monsoon rains beginning October.
• Rice, maize, pulses such as urad, moong dal and millets are among the key kharif crops.About Rabi Crops
• Those that are sown during winter, are called rabi or winter crops.
• It begins by October.
• These crops are sown at the onset of winter which coincides with the northeast monsoon.
• The harvest for these crops happens typically during April and May, during the summer season.
• Wheat which is the staple grain for people in the Northern parts of the country is among the key rabi crops.
• Vegetables such as potato, tomato and onion are also cultivated post the winter onset and are harvested in summer.
• Some of the examples of Rabi crops except mustard are barley, gram, rapeseeds, oat and wheat.About Zaid Crop
• This crop is grown in some parts of country during March to June.
• Prominent examples are Muskmelon, Watermelon, Vegetables of cucurbitacae family such as bitter gourd, pumpkin, ridged gourd etc.IncorrectAns; – a) Only 1 and 3
Explanation; –
The Moong Dal is Kharif Crop and Water Melon is Zaid Crop.About Kharif Crops
• Crops that are sown during the southwest monsoon season are called kharif or monsoon crops.
• These crops are sown at the beginning of the season around end May to early June and are harvested post the monsoon rains beginning October.
• Rice, maize, pulses such as urad, moong dal and millets are among the key kharif crops.About Rabi Crops
• Those that are sown during winter, are called rabi or winter crops.
• It begins by October.
• These crops are sown at the onset of winter which coincides with the northeast monsoon.
• The harvest for these crops happens typically during April and May, during the summer season.
• Wheat which is the staple grain for people in the Northern parts of the country is among the key rabi crops.
• Vegetables such as potato, tomato and onion are also cultivated post the winter onset and are harvested in summer.
• Some of the examples of Rabi crops except mustard are barley, gram, rapeseeds, oat and wheat.About Zaid Crop
• This crop is grown in some parts of country during March to June.
• Prominent examples are Muskmelon, Watermelon, Vegetables of cucurbitacae family such as bitter gourd, pumpkin, ridged gourd etc. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1. Following are the combination of Article 371 -371J and state it is related to- Which of the above is correct
CorrectAns: a
Details:• Article 371(A) states that no act of Parliament shall apply to the State of Nagaland in respect of the religious or social practices of the Nagas, its customary law and procedure, administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law and ownership and transfer of land and its resources.
• It shall apply to Nagaland only after the State Assembly passes a resolution to do so, it says.
• Article 371(A) states that land and its resources in the State belong to the people and not the government.
• Article 371B deals with special provision with respect to the State of Assam.
• The main objective of inserting Article 371B was to facilitate the creation of the sub-State ‘Meghalaya’.
• Article 371C deals with special provisions with respect to Manipur which became a State in 1972.
• Special provisions with respect to Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa are dealt in Articles 371D and 371E, 371J, 371I respectively.
• Article 371-G that deals with special provisions with respect to Mizoram has similar nature.
• It states that an act of Parliament relating to religious and social practices of Mizo customary law and procedure, administration of civil or criminal justice involving decisions according to Mizo customary law, ownership and transfer of land and its resources will not apply to Mizoram unless State assembly decides to do so.
• Articles 371F, 371H talk about special provisions with respect to States of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, respectively.
• Article 371 gives the power to the President of India to establish separate development boards for Vidarbha, Marathwada regions of Maharashtra and the rest of the State and Saurashtra, Kutch and rest of Gujarat.IncorrectAns: a
Details:• Article 371(A) states that no act of Parliament shall apply to the State of Nagaland in respect of the religious or social practices of the Nagas, its customary law and procedure, administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law and ownership and transfer of land and its resources.
• It shall apply to Nagaland only after the State Assembly passes a resolution to do so, it says.
• Article 371(A) states that land and its resources in the State belong to the people and not the government.
• Article 371B deals with special provision with respect to the State of Assam.
• The main objective of inserting Article 371B was to facilitate the creation of the sub-State ‘Meghalaya’.
• Article 371C deals with special provisions with respect to Manipur which became a State in 1972.
• Special provisions with respect to Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa are dealt in Articles 371D and 371E, 371J, 371I respectively.
• Article 371-G that deals with special provisions with respect to Mizoram has similar nature.
• It states that an act of Parliament relating to religious and social practices of Mizo customary law and procedure, administration of civil or criminal justice involving decisions according to Mizo customary law, ownership and transfer of land and its resources will not apply to Mizoram unless State assembly decides to do so.
• Articles 371F, 371H talk about special provisions with respect to States of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, respectively.
• Article 371 gives the power to the President of India to establish separate development boards for Vidarbha, Marathwada regions of Maharashtra and the rest of the State and Saurashtra, Kutch and rest of Gujarat.
