Current Affairs Questions
Current Affairs :
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III
Consider the following statements regarding recently launched Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III):
- Under the PMGSY-III, it is proposed to consolidate 1,25,000 km road length in the States.
- The funds would be shared in the ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and State for all Indian States.
- The time period for PMGSY-III implementation will be from 2019-20 to 2025-26.
- It will also include through routes and major rural links that connect habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals.
Which of the given statements above is/are correct? Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 and 3
B
2 and 4
C
1 and 4
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Geographical Indication
Which of the following are accorded with the Geographical Indication (GI) Status?
- Pukhoor Embroidery
- Wrangal Durries
- Banarsi Pan
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
3 only
Kolam Tribes
Kolam tribals are listed as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in state(s) of?
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Jharkhand
D
Nagaland
Quick Response (QR) Code Vs. Barcode
Consider the following statement vis-à-vis difference between Quick Response (QR) code and Barcode?
- Barcode can hold information in both horizontal and vertical direction while QR code can hold the information in only horizontal direction.
- Barcode can be scanned and used even if it is damaged but QR code cannot be used if it is damaged.
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
Sinai Peninsula
‘Sinai Peninsula’ is sometimes seen in the news. Consider the following statements related to Sinai Peninsula?
- It is situated between Mediterranean Sea to the south and Red Sea to the north.
- It is a peninsula located in Palestine and the only part of that country located in Asia.
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
Syria
Which of the following country borders ‘Syria’?
- Iran
- Turkey
- Israel
- Iraq
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
2, 3 and 4 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 3 and 4 only
D
1 and 4 only
Insectivorous Plants
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Insectivorous Plants’:
- They prefer to grow in areas having less sunlight as they are not capable of doing photosynthesis.
- They grow in acidic and nutrient deficient soil.
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
Mycorrhizal Biotechnology
Mycorrhizal Biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because Mycorrihza enables the plants to:
- Resist drought and increase absorptive areas
- Resist disease infestation
- Tolerate extreme of PH
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
3 only
Atal Pension Yojna (APY)
Which of the following is the administering authority for Atal Pension Yojna?
A
Insurance Regulatory Development Authority
B
SEBI
C
Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority
D
Ministry of Finance
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Scheme (PMSYM)
The government had launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Scheme (PMSYM) not very long back in early 2019. Consider the following statements vis-à-vis PMSYM:
- It is open to all unorganised workers with monthly income less than Rs 20,000.
- Uniform pension amount of Rs. 5000 will be given to its subscribers.
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
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III
Consider the following statements regarding recently launched Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III):
- Under the PMGSY-III, it is proposed to consolidate 1,25,000 km road length in the States.
- The funds would be shared in the ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and State for all Indian States.
- The time period for PMGSY-III implementation will be from 2019-20 to 2025-26.
- It will also include through routes and major rural links that connect habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals.
Which of the given statements above is/are correct? Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
1 and 3
|
|
B |
2 and 4
|
|
C |
1 and 4
|
|
D |
1, 2, 3 and 4
|
Geographical Indication
Which of the following are accorded with the Geographical Indication (GI) Status?
- Pukhoor Embroidery
- Wrangal Durries
- Banarsi Pan
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 |
3 only
|
Kolam Tribes
Kolam tribals are listed as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in state(s) of?
A |
Tamil Nadu
|
|
B |
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
C |
Jharkhand
|
|
D |
Nagaland
|
Quick Response (QR) Code Vs. Barcode
Consider the following statement vis-à-vis difference between Quick Response (QR) code and Barcode?
- Barcode can hold information in both horizontal and vertical direction while QR code can hold the information in only horizontal direction.
- Barcode can be scanned and used even if it is damaged but QR code cannot be used if it is damaged.
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
|
Sinai Peninsula
‘Sinai Peninsula’ is sometimes seen in the news. Consider the following statements related to Sinai Peninsula?
- It is situated between Mediterranean Sea to the south and Red Sea to the north.
- It is a peninsula located in Palestine and the only part of that country located in Asia.
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
|
Syria
Which of the following country borders ‘Syria’?
- Iran
- Turkey
- Israel
- Iraq
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
2, 3 and 4 only
|
|
B |
2 and 3 only
|
|
C |
1, 3 and 4 only
|
|
D |
1 and 4 only
|
Insectivorous Plants
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Insectivorous Plants’:
- They prefer to grow in areas having less sunlight as they are not capable of doing photosynthesis.
- They grow in acidic and nutrient deficient soil.
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
|
Mycorrhizal Biotechnology
Mycorrhizal Biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because Mycorrihza enables the plants to:
- Resist drought and increase absorptive areas
- Resist disease infestation
- Tolerate extreme of PH
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 |
3 only
|
Atal Pension Yojna (APY)
Which of the following is the administering authority for Atal Pension Yojna?
A |
Insurance Regulatory Development Authority
|
|
B |
SEBI
|
|
C |
Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority
|
|
D |
Ministry of Finance
|
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Scheme (PMSYM)
The government had launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Scheme (PMSYM) not very long back in early 2019. Consider the following statements vis-à-vis PMSYM:
- It is open to all unorganised workers with monthly income less than Rs 20,000.
- Uniform pension amount of Rs. 5000 will be given to its subscribers.
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
|