The Jan 20th Current Affairs Quiz 2021
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1. Question
Which of the following statements about talamaddale art are correct ?
1. The traditional art of ‘talamaddale’, a variant of kuttiyattam theatre.
2. In the conventional ‘talamaddale,’ the artists sit across in a place with any costumes and engage in testing their oratory skills based on the episode chosen.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect, because it is variant of Yakshagana theater not Kuttiyattam and 2nd statement is incorrect because artists sit across without any costumes.
• Recently Video of Arebhashe talamaddale to go online soonAbout Talamaddale Art
• The traditional art of ‘talamaddale’, a variant of Yakshagana theatre, has gone virtual in times of Covid-19.
• In the conventional ‘talamaddale,’ the artists sit across in a place without any costumes and engage in testing their oratory skills based on the episode chosen.
• It has only spoken words without any dance or costumes.
• Hence it is Yakshagana minus dance, costumes and stage conventions.
About Yakshagana
• Yakshagaana, traditional theatre form of Karnataka, is based on mythological stories and Puranas.
• The most popular episodes are from the Mahabharata i.e. Draupadi swayamvar, Subhadra vivah, Abhimanyu vadh, Karna-Arjun yuddh and from Ramayana i.e. Rajyabhishek, Lav-Kush yuddh, Baali-Sugreeva yuddh and Panchavati.
• Gombeyatta puppet theatre closely follows Yakshagana.
• Other important forms of theatre in India:
1. Nautanki (Uttar Pradesh) which often draws on romantic Persian literature for its themes,
2. Tamasha (Maharashtra),
3. Bhavai (Gujarat),
4. Jatra (West Bengal),
5. Koodiyaattam, one of the oldest traditional theatre forms of Kerala, is based on Sanskrit theatre traditions,
6. Mudiyettu, traditional folk theatre form of Kerala,
7. Bhaona, Assam,
8. Maach, Madhya Pradesh,
9. Bhand Pather, the traditional theatre form of Kashmir, etc.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect, because it is variant of Yakshagana theater not Kuttiyattam and 2nd statement is incorrect because artists sit across without any costumes.
• Recently Video of Arebhashe talamaddale to go online soonAbout Talamaddale Art
• The traditional art of ‘talamaddale’, a variant of Yakshagana theatre, has gone virtual in times of Covid-19.
• In the conventional ‘talamaddale,’ the artists sit across in a place without any costumes and engage in testing their oratory skills based on the episode chosen.
• It has only spoken words without any dance or costumes.
• Hence it is Yakshagana minus dance, costumes and stage conventions.About Yakshagana
• Yakshagaana, traditional theatre form of Karnataka, is based on mythological stories and Puranas.
• The most popular episodes are from the Mahabharata i.e. Draupadi swayamvar, Subhadra vivah, Abhimanyu vadh, Karna-Arjun yuddh and from Ramayana i.e. Rajyabhishek, Lav-Kush yuddh, Baali-Sugreeva yuddh and Panchavati.
• Gombeyatta puppet theatre closely follows Yakshagana.• Other important forms of theatre in India:
1. Nautanki (Uttar Pradesh) which often draws on romantic Persian literature for its themes,
2. Tamasha (Maharashtra),
3. Bhavai (Gujarat),
4. Jatra (West Bengal),
5. Koodiyaattam, one of the oldest traditional theatre forms of Kerala, is based on Sanskrit theatre traditions,
6. Mudiyettu, traditional folk theatre form of Kerala,
7. Bhaona, Assam,
8. Maach, Madhya Pradesh,
9. Bhand Pather, the traditional theatre form of Kashmir, etc. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
The Parakaram Diwas (Bravery Day) is celebrated on the remembrance of birth anniversary of which of the following freedom fighters of India?
CorrectAns;- b) Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
Explanation;-
• Parakaram Diwas (Bravery Day) is celebrated in India on 23 January.
• It was introduced by the Government of India in 2021 ahead of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 125th birth anniversary.
• The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.IncorrectAns;- b) Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
Explanation;-
• Parakaram Diwas (Bravery Day) is celebrated in India on 23 January.
• It was introduced by the Government of India in 2021 ahead of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 125th birth anniversary.
• The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following statements about Dharashiv caves are incorrect?
1. The Dharashiv caves built around 5th to 7th century
2. The caves located in the Gujarat on the hills of AravaliCorrectAns;- b) Only 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect the 2nd statement is incorrect because it is located in Maharastra not in Gujarat.
• Recently Maharashtra CM refers to Osmanabad as DharashivAbout Dharashiv caves
• Dharashiv caves are the nexus of 7 caves located 8 km away from Osmanabad city in Balaghat mountains in Maharashtra state of India.
• The caves were taken note by Archaeological Department of India and mentioned in the book Archaeological survey of India by James Burges.
• These have been declared as protected area by Government of Maharashtra.
• They are believed to be built around 5th-7th centuries.
• First cave has been discovered in 10th century during the age of Rashtrakutas.
• There have been debates over caves whether they are Buddhist or Jain creations.
• It is believed that these caves were originally Buddhist, but later some caves were converted to Jain caves.
IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect the 2nd statement is incorrect because it is located in Maharastra not in Gujarat.
• Recently Maharashtra CM refers to Osmanabad as DharashivAbout Dharashiv caves
• Dharashiv caves are the nexus of 7 caves located 8 km away from Osmanabad city in Balaghat mountains in Maharashtra state of India.
• The caves were taken note by Archaeological Department of India and mentioned in the book Archaeological survey of India by James Burges.
• These have been declared as protected area by Government of Maharashtra.• They are believed to be built around 5th-7th centuries.
• First cave has been discovered in 10th century during the age of Rashtrakutas.
• There have been debates over caves whether they are Buddhist or Jain creations.
• It is believed that these caves were originally Buddhist, but later some caves were converted to Jain caves. - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
The “Ashok Dalwai Committie” is related to which of the following areas?
CorrectAns;- b) Doubling of Farmers Income
Explanation;-
• Recently Doubling farmers income biggest priority of Modi govt: Amit Shah.
• Ashok Dalwai, CEO, Doubling Farmers’ Income Committee, talks about the various measures the Centre is taking to ensure it is on the right track and reaches its target by 2022.
• The target was to double the income of 2015-16 by 2022-23.About Recommendation of Ashok Dalwai Committee’s report
• The Report of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Doubling Farmers’ Income (DFI) is documented in fourteen volumes. The Committee focuses on seven major sources of growth, operating within and outside the agriculture sector. The priority assigned to each will vary depending on the status of agricultural development in States and Union Territories.
• These sources are within the agriculture domain to improve as follows;-
a. Improvement in crop productivity.
b. Improvement in livestock productivity.
c. Resource use efficiency or saving in cost of production.
d. Increase in cropping intensity.
e. Diversification towards high value crops.
f. Improvement in real prices received by farmers.
• Outside the agriculture domain
a. Shift from farm to non-farm occupations.IncorrectAns;- b) Doubling of Farmers Income
Explanation;-
• Recently Doubling farmers income biggest priority of Modi govt: Amit Shah.
• Ashok Dalwai, CEO, Doubling Farmers’ Income Committee, talks about the various measures the Centre is taking to ensure it is on the right track and reaches its target by 2022.
• The target was to double the income of 2015-16 by 2022-23.About Recommendation of Ashok Dalwai Committee’s report
• The Report of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Doubling Farmers’ Income (DFI) is documented in fourteen volumes. The Committee focuses on seven major sources of growth, operating within and outside the agriculture sector. The priority assigned to each will vary depending on the status of agricultural development in States and Union Territories.
• These sources are within the agriculture domain to improve as follows;-
a. Improvement in crop productivity.
b. Improvement in livestock productivity.
c. Resource use efficiency or saving in cost of production.
d. Increase in cropping intensity.
e. Diversification towards high value crops.
f. Improvement in real prices received by farmers.
• Outside the agriculture domain
a. Shift from farm to non-farm occupations. - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Which of the following statements about Harike Wetland are correct?
1. The Harike Wetland situated in Haryana state
2. It is one of the smallest wetland in northern InidaCorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect, because it is situated in Punjab and it is largest wetland in northern India.
• Days before the Punjab Wildlife Department starts its annual water bird census, there has been rare sighting of some migratory birds which have come from as far as Central Asia and Africa. With all four state wetlands witnessing a higher turnout of migratory birds, the department sighted the common merganser, seen for the first time in the Harike Wildlife Sanctuary.About Harike Wetland
• Harike Wetland also known as “Hari-ke-Pattan”, with the Harike Lake in the deeper part of it, is the largest wetland in northern India in the border of Tarn Taran Sahib district and Ferozepur district of the Punjab state in India.
• It came into existence in 1952 after the construction of barrage near the confluence of rivers Sutlej and Beas.
• It stands on the confluence of the Beas and the Sutlej.
• It is home to birds visiting from as far as the Arctic and Siberia.
• The rich biodiversity of the wetland, with several species of birds, turtles, snakes, amphibians, fishes and invertebrates, is reportedly unique.
• The wetland was declared a bird sanctuary in 1982 and named as Harike Pattan Bird Sanctuary with an extended area of 8600 ha.
IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect, because it is situated in Punjab and it is largest wetland in northern India.
• Days before the Punjab Wildlife Department starts its annual water bird census, there has been rare sighting of some migratory birds which have come from as far as Central Asia and Africa. With all four state wetlands witnessing a higher turnout of migratory birds, the department sighted the common merganser, seen for the first time in the Harike Wildlife Sanctuary.About Harike Wetland
• Harike Wetland also known as “Hari-ke-Pattan”, with the Harike Lake in the deeper part of it, is the largest wetland in northern India in the border of Tarn Taran Sahib district and Ferozepur district of the Punjab state in India.
• It came into existence in 1952 after the construction of barrage near the confluence of rivers Sutlej and Beas.
• It stands on the confluence of the Beas and the Sutlej.
• It is home to birds visiting from as far as the Arctic and Siberia.
• The rich biodiversity of the wetland, with several species of birds, turtles, snakes, amphibians, fishes and invertebrates, is reportedly unique.
• The wetland was declared a bird sanctuary in 1982 and named as Harike Pattan Bird Sanctuary with an extended area of 8600 ha. - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following statements about World Meteorological Organization (WMO) are incorrect?
1. The WMO is not the specialized agency of UN
2. The WMO’s headquarters is located in Newyork
3. The WMO parent organization is United Nations Economic and Social Council
4. The WMO releases the report Green House Gas BulletinCorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect the statement 3rd and 4th are correct, so answer is a, 1 and 2 are incorrect because it is the specialized agency of UN and its headquarters is in Geneva Switzerland.
• Recently WMO told 2020, one of three warmest years on record: World Meteorological OrganizationAbout WMO
• Established in 1950, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) is an intergovernmental organisation that originated from the International Meteorological Organisation (IMO).
• The International Meteorological Organisation (IMO) had its roots from the Vienna International Meteorological Congress of 1873.
• It became a specialized agency of the UN in 1951.
• The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting international cooperation on atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology and geophysics
• The WMO is made up of 193 countries and territories, and facilitates the “free and unrestricted” exchange of data, information, and research between the respective meteorological and hydrological institutions of its members.
• The United Nations Economic and Social Council is the parent organization of the UN’s WMO.
• WMO celebrated its 70th Anniversary in 2020.
• The World Meteorological Organisation publishes an annual report on the status of the World Climate. This report will provide detailed information on temperatures at the local, national and global levels along with extreme weather events.
• The WMO report also provides information on long term climate change indicators. These indicators include the rise in sea levels, the extent of sea ice and concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
• Other reports published by the WMO are as follows;-
1. Status of World Climate
2. Greenhouse Gas Bulletin
IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect the statement 3rd and 4th are correct, so answer is a, 1 and 2 are incorrect because it is the specialized agency of UN and its headquarters is in Geneva Switzerland.
• Recently WMO told 2020, one of three warmest years on record: World Meteorological OrganizationAbout WMO
• Established in 1950, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) is an intergovernmental organisation that originated from the International Meteorological Organisation (IMO).
• The International Meteorological Organisation (IMO) had its roots from the Vienna International Meteorological Congress of 1873.
• It became a specialized agency of the UN in 1951.
• The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting international cooperation on atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology and geophysics
• The WMO is made up of 193 countries and territories, and facilitates the “free and unrestricted” exchange of data, information, and research between the respective meteorological and hydrological institutions of its members.
• The United Nations Economic and Social Council is the parent organization of the UN’s WMO.
• WMO celebrated its 70th Anniversary in 2020.
• The World Meteorological Organisation publishes an annual report on the status of the World Climate. This report will provide detailed information on temperatures at the local, national and global levels along with extreme weather events.
• The WMO report also provides information on long term climate change indicators. These indicators include the rise in sea levels, the extent of sea ice and concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
• Other reports published by the WMO are as follows;-
1. Status of World Climate
2. Greenhouse Gas Bulletin - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which of the following statemensta about Tejas aircraft are correct?
1. The HAL Tejas is an Indian double-engine, fourth-generation, multirole light fighter
2. It came from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, which began in the 1980s to replace India’s ageing MiG-21 fighters.
3. In 2003, the LCA was officially named “Tejas”.CorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect because it is single engine not Double engine.
• Recently Largest indigenous defence procurement deal! CCS approves Rs 48K crore deal to buy 83 Tejas aircraft from HALAbout LCA Tejas Fighter Jet
• The HAL Tejas is an Indian single-engine, fourth-generation, multirole light fighter designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in collaboration with Aircraft Research and Design Centre (ARDC) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
• It came from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, which began in the 1980s to replace India’s ageing MiG-21 fighters. In 2003, the LCA was officially named “Tejas”.
• Tejas has a tail-less compound delta-wing configuration with a single vertical stabilizer.
• This provides better high-alpha performance characteristics than conventional wing designs.
• Its wing root leading edge has a sweep of 50 degrees, the outer wing leading edge has a sweep of 62.5 degrees, and trailing edge has a forward sweep of four degrees.
• It integrates technologies such as relaxed static stability, fly-by-wire flight control system, multi-mode radar, integrated digital avionics system and composite material structures. It is the smallest and lightest in its class of contemporary supersonic combat aircraft.
• The Tejas is the second supersonic fighter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) after the HAL HF-24 Marut.
IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect because it is single engine not Double engine.
• Recently Largest indigenous defence procurement deal! CCS approves Rs 48K crore deal to buy 83 Tejas aircraft from HALAbout LCA Tejas Fighter Jet
• The HAL Tejas is an Indian single-engine, fourth-generation, multirole light fighter designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in collaboration with Aircraft Research and Design Centre (ARDC) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
• It came from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, which began in the 1980s to replace India’s ageing MiG-21 fighters. In 2003, the LCA was officially named “Tejas”.
• Tejas has a tail-less compound delta-wing configuration with a single vertical stabilizer.• This provides better high-alpha performance characteristics than conventional wing designs.
• Its wing root leading edge has a sweep of 50 degrees, the outer wing leading edge has a sweep of 62.5 degrees, and trailing edge has a forward sweep of four degrees.
• It integrates technologies such as relaxed static stability, fly-by-wire flight control system, multi-mode radar, integrated digital avionics system and composite material structures. It is the smallest and lightest in its class of contemporary supersonic combat aircraft.
• The Tejas is the second supersonic fighter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) after the HAL HF-24 Marut. - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to
1. Resist drought and increase absorptive area.
2. Tolerate extremes of p.H.
3. Resist disease infestation.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
CorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• Mycorrhiza are symbiotic associations between plant roots and certain soil fungi which play a key role in nutrient cycling in the ecosystem and also protect plants against environmental and cultural stress.
• mycorrhizae) permits the plant to obtain additional moisture and nutrients. This is particularly important in uptake of phosphorus, one of the major nutrients required by plants. When mycorrhizae are present, plants are less susceptible to water stress.
• Mycorrhizal associations play vital role in plant nutrition.
They greatly increase the efficiency of nutrient and water uptake enhance resistance to pathogens and buffer plant species against several environmental stresses and drought resistance.
• Mycorrhizal also improve plant growth and survival in soils contaminated by heavy metals.IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• Mycorrhiza are symbiotic associations between plant roots and certain soil fungi which play a key role in nutrient cycling in the ecosystem and also protect plants against environmental and cultural stress.
• mycorrhizae) permits the plant to obtain additional moisture and nutrients. This is particularly important in uptake of phosphorus, one of the major nutrients required by plants. When mycorrhizae are present, plants are less susceptible to water stress.
• Mycorrhizal associations play vital role in plant nutrition.
They greatly increase the efficiency of nutrient and water uptake enhance resistance to pathogens and buffer plant species against several environmental stresses and drought resistance.
• Mycorrhizal also improve plant growth and survival in soils contaminated by heavy metals. - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following statements about Bad Bank are correct?
1. A bad bank buys the bad loans and other illiquid holdings of other banks and financial institutions, which clears their balance sheet.
2. This was based on an idea proposed by a panel on faster resolution of stressed assets in public sector banks headed by former PNB Chairman Sunil Mehta.
3. This panel had proposed an asset management company (AMC), ‘Sashakt India Asset Management’, for resolving large bad loansCorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explnation;-
• All the statemensts are correct about Bad Bank.
• Recently Explained: What are the arguments for and against a bad bankAbout Bad Bank
• A bad bank buys the bad loans and other illiquid holdings of other banks and financial institutions, which clears their balance sheet.
• The banking sector, led by the Indian Banks Association (IBA), had in May submitted a proposal for setting up a bad bank to the finance ministry and the RBI, proposing equity contribution from the government and the banks.
• This was based on an idea proposed by a panel on faster resolution of stressed assets in public sector banks headed by former PNB Chairman Sunil Mehta.
• This panel had proposed an asset management company (AMC), ‘Sashakt India Asset Management’, for resolving large bad loans two years ago.
• There were talks about creating a bad bank in 2018 too, but it never took shape.
IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explnation;-
• All the statemensts are correct about Bad Bank.
• Recently Explained: What are the arguments for and against a bad bankAbout Bad Bank
• A bad bank buys the bad loans and other illiquid holdings of other banks and financial institutions, which clears their balance sheet.
• The banking sector, led by the Indian Banks Association (IBA), had in May submitted a proposal for setting up a bad bank to the finance ministry and the RBI, proposing equity contribution from the government and the banks.
• This was based on an idea proposed by a panel on faster resolution of stressed assets in public sector banks headed by former PNB Chairman Sunil Mehta.
• This panel had proposed an asset management company (AMC), ‘Sashakt India Asset Management’, for resolving large bad loans two years ago.
• There were talks about creating a bad bank in 2018 too, but it never took shape. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which of the following statements about Indian Star Tortoise are incorrect ?
1. The Indian Star Tortoise IUCN status is Vulnerable.
2. The Indian star tortoise is a threatened species of tortoise found in dry areas and scrub forest in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
3. The Indian star tortoise was upgraded to CITES Appendix II in 2019CorrectAns;- d) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect the 1st and 3rd statement are incorrect, it’s IUCN Status is Critically Endangered and it is under Appendix I of CITES.
• Recently Forest Department personnel on Monday seized as many as 414 live endangered Indian star tortoises from a gang which was smuggling them from Samalkot area in East Godavari district to Malkangiri district in Odisha by a van.About Indian Star Tortoise
• The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a threatened species of tortoise found in dry areas and scrub forest in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
• This species is quite popular in the exotic pet trade, which is the main reason it is endangered. The Indian star tortoise was upgraded to CITES Appendix I in 2019 (threatened with extinction) by full consensus among all member states (of CoP18 with 183 countries), giving it the highest level of international protection from commercial trade.
• Conservation group TRAFFIC found 6,040 were seized globally that were intended to be sold in the pet trade.
IncorrectAns;- d) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect the 1st and 3rd statement are incorrect, it’s IUCN Status is Critically Endangered and it is under Appendix I of CITES.
• Recently Forest Department personnel on Monday seized as many as 414 live endangered Indian star tortoises from a gang which was smuggling them from Samalkot area in East Godavari district to Malkangiri district in Odisha by a van.About Indian Star Tortoise
• The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a threatened species of tortoise found in dry areas and scrub forest in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
• This species is quite popular in the exotic pet trade, which is the main reason it is endangered. The Indian star tortoise was upgraded to CITES Appendix I in 2019 (threatened with extinction) by full consensus among all member states (of CoP18 with 183 countries), giving it the highest level of international protection from commercial trade.
• Conservation group TRAFFIC found 6,040 were seized globally that were intended to be sold in the pet trade.
