Current Affairs Questions
Wind Power Generation
Which among the following states are best suited for Wind Power Generation?
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Kerala
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 and 3 only
B
1, 2 and 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
2, 3 and 4 only
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT)
Consider the following statements with respect to Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT):
- VVPAT slips are collected by the voters after voting as a proof.
- VVPAT system is being opposed all across India as it takes the picture of the voters thus compromising his/her privacy.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)
Consider the following statements:
- EVMs are capable of having radio and wireless communications.
- EVMs are standalone machines designed to connect only ballot unit and VVPAT system.
- EVMs are made by DRDO in India
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of these
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT)
Consider the following statements with respect to Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT):
- VVPATs were first used in 2014 General Elections in India.
- VVPATs are being used in all the constituencies in General Elections of 2019.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA)
Which of the following are the functions of Sangeet Natak Akademi?
- To revive and preserve folk music, folk dance and folk drama in different regions of the country.
- To coordinate the matters related to Intangible Cultural Heritage and various UNESCO Conventions.
- Recognition of outstanding artists
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only
Islands Of Japan
Arrange the following islands of Japan from North to South:
- Hokkaido
- Honshu
- Shikoku
- Kyushu
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
2-3-4-1
B
1-2-3-4
C
3-4-1-2
D
4-1-2-3
Sirsi Supari
Consider the following statements:
- Sirsi Supari is the first arecanut to get a GI tag status.
- Sirsi Supari is grown in the state of Kerala.
- Geographical Indications protection is granted through the TRIPS Agreement.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 only
Geographical Indication
Consider the following statements about the GI Tag Status:
- ‘Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India’ is the tagline for Geographical Indications in India.
- GI tag once given is valid for lifetime of the product.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Geographical Indication
Consider the following products with its GI Tag of the state:
Products State
1. Kani Shawls Himachal Pradesh
2. Kadaknath Chattisgarh
3. Kinnal toys Kerala
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None
VVPAT
वोटर वेरीफाईएबल पेपर ऑडिट ट्रेल मशीनों (VVPAT) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करेंः
- VVPAT की पर्ची मतदाताओं द्वारा प्रमाण के रूप में मतदान के बाद एकत्रित की जाती है।
- VVPAT प्रणाली का पूरे भारत में विरोध किया जा रहा है क्योंकि यह मतदाताओं की तस्वीर लेकर उसकी निजता से समझौता करती है।
नीचे दिए गए कोड में से सही उत्तर चुनेंः
A
केवल 1
B
केवल 2
C
1 और 2 दोनों
D
न तो 1 और न ही 2
Wind Power Generation
Which among the following states are best suited for Wind Power Generation?
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Kerala
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 and 3 only
|
|
B |
1, 2 and 3 only
|
|
C |
1, 2, 3 and 4
|
|
D |
2, 3 and 4 only
|
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT)
Consider the following statements with respect to Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT):
- VVPAT slips are collected by the voters after voting as a proof.
- VVPAT system is being opposed all across India as it takes the picture of the voters thus compromising his/her privacy.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)
Consider the following statements:
- EVMs are capable of having radio and wireless communications.
- EVMs are standalone machines designed to connect only ballot unit and VVPAT system.
- EVMs are made by DRDO in India
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 and 2 only
|
|
B |
2 and 3 only
|
|
C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
D |
None of these
|
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT)
Consider the following statements with respect to Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT):
- VVPATs were first used in 2014 General Elections in India.
- VVPATs are being used in all the constituencies in General Elections of 2019.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA)
Which of the following are the functions of Sangeet Natak Akademi?
- To revive and preserve folk music, folk dance and folk drama in different regions of the country.
- To coordinate the matters related to Intangible Cultural Heritage and various UNESCO Conventions.
- Recognition of outstanding artists
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 and 2 only
|
|
B |
2 and 3 only
|
|
C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
D |
1 and 3 only
|
Islands Of Japan
Arrange the following islands of Japan from North to South:
- Hokkaido
- Honshu
- Shikoku
- Kyushu
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
2-3-4-1
|
|
B |
1-2-3-4
|
|
C |
3-4-1-2
|
|
D |
4-1-2-3
|
Sirsi Supari
Consider the following statements:
- Sirsi Supari is the first arecanut to get a GI tag status.
- Sirsi Supari is grown in the state of Kerala.
- Geographical Indications protection is granted through the TRIPS Agreement.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 only
|
|
B |
1 and 3 only
|
|
C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
D |
2 only
|
Geographical Indication
Consider the following statements about the GI Tag Status:
- ‘Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India’ is the tagline for Geographical Indications in India.
- GI tag once given is valid for lifetime of the product.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Geographical Indication
Consider the following products with its GI Tag of the state:
Products State
1. Kani Shawls Himachal Pradesh
2. Kadaknath Chattisgarh
3. Kinnal toys Kerala
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 only
|
|
B |
1 and 3 only
|
|
C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
D |
None
|
VVPAT
वोटर वेरीफाईएबल पेपर ऑडिट ट्रेल मशीनों (VVPAT) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करेंः
- VVPAT की पर्ची मतदाताओं द्वारा प्रमाण के रूप में मतदान के बाद एकत्रित की जाती है।
- VVPAT प्रणाली का पूरे भारत में विरोध किया जा रहा है क्योंकि यह मतदाताओं की तस्वीर लेकर उसकी निजता से समझौता करती है।
नीचे दिए गए कोड में से सही उत्तर चुनेंः
A |
केवल 1
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B |
केवल 2
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C |
1 और 2 दोनों
|
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D |
न तो 1 और न ही 2
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