Current Affairs Questions

Brihadeshwara Temple

Consider the following statements with reference to the Brihadeshwara Temple:

  1. Built by Tamil king Rajendra Chola I, Brihadishvara Temple is dedicated to Shiva and located in South bank of Vaigai River In Tamil Nadu.
  2. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", along with Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Blue Dot Network

Consider the following statements with reference to the Blue Dot Network:

  1. The United States, Australia and Japan’s new Blue Dot Network will serve as a globally recognized seal of approval for major infrastructure projects, letting people know that projects are sustainable and not exploitative.
  2. The network is “ratings mechanism” that would grade infrastructure projects in the Indo-Pacific region on different parameters to ensure transparency and is planned as direct counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct?

A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Maldives

Which of the following countries has recently rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations?

A
Nigeria
B
Malaysia
C
Papua New Guinea
D
Maldives

Rakhigarhi Village

Recent Union Budget (2020-21) has proposed to develop Rakhigarhi village, Haryana as an iconic site. Consider the following statements with reference to the Rakghigarhi:

  1. Rakhigarhi is the second largest Harappan site in the Indian subcontinent after Mohenjodaro.
  2. In May 2012, the Global Heritage Fund, declared Rakhigarhi one of the 10 most endangered heritage sites in Asia.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

North American Free Trade Agreement

Consider the following statements:

  1. The North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) is a treaty between Canada, Mexico and the United States.
  2. The agreement came into force on January 1, 1994, and superseded the 1988 Canada–United States Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Canada.
  3. The United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) is an updated version NAFTA which includes major changes on cars and new policies on labor and environmental standards, intellectual property protections, and some digital trade provisions.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
1 and 3
C
Only 2
D
1, 2 and 3

Dividend Distribution Tax

Consider the following statements with reference to the Dividend Distribution Tax(DDT):

  1. The Dividend Distribution Tax is a tax levied on dividends that a company pays to its shareholders out of its profits.
  2. Under Section 115-O, the Income Tax Act, any domestic firm which is declaring or distributing dividend has to pay DDT at the rate of 15 percent on the gross amount of dividend.
  3. The tax has to be paid to the government within 24 days of the dividend declaration, distribution or payment whichever is earliest.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A
Only 1
B
1 and 2
C
1 and 3
D
Only 3

Anticipatory Bail

With reference to the Anticipatory Bail, consider the following statements:

  1. The provision of anticipatory bail under Section 438 was introduced when CrPC was amended in 1973.
  2. The High Court and a Court of Session, have concurrent jurisdiction to grant anticipatory bail.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Indian National Commission For Cooperation With UNESCO

Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO(INCCU):

  1. Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO(INCCU) was formed by the Government of India in 1959.
  2. It functions under the Department of Secondary and Higher Education in the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1nor 2

SAMPRITI Military Exercise

Between which of the following countries, joint military exercise SAMPRITI is held annually?

A
India and Bangladesh
B
India and China
C
India and Nepal
D
India and Russia

Nagoba Jatara Festival

Consider the following statements with reference to the Nagoba Jatara Festival:

  1. It is the second biggest tribal carnival and celebrated by Mesaram clan of Gond tribes.
  2. The Gusadi Dance performance by dancers from the Gond tribe is a major special attraction of the event.
  3. The ceremony of Betal puja, which involves display of martial art, constitutes the last of the rituals in the event.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
1 and 2
C
Only 3
D
1, 2 and 3
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