Current Affairs Question - 14 April 2019
National Polity & Governance
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:
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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National Polity & Governance
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:
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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| D |
None of these
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National Polity & Governance
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:
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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National Indian Art & Culture
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:
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3 only
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International Physical Geography
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:
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2-3-4-1
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1-2-3-4
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3-4-1-2
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4-1-2-3
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National Intellectual Property Rights
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:
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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2 only
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National Intellectual Property Rights
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:
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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National Intellectual Property Rights
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:
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1 only
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| B |
1 and 3 only
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| C |
1, 2 and 3
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None
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