QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz- 12

1. 1. Question

   1 points
   Consider the following statements:

   1. It has a sex ratio where the number of women is more than the number of men
   2. Infant Mortality rate is one of the lowest in the country
   3. It is the first ‘Total Primary Education’ attained state

   The above statements, when considered as a whole, refer to which state of India?

   •  a) Meghalaya
   •  b) Goa
   •  c) Sikkim
   •  d) Kerala
   
   

   Ans: d.

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2. 2. Question

   1 points
   The Ocean Energy Systems Technology Initiative (OES) is an intergovernmental collaboration between countries, which operates under the framework established by

   •  a) The World Bank
   •  b) India
   •  c) The International Energy Agency
   •  d) Denmark, Portugal and the United Kingdom
   
   

   Ans: c.

   “The OES, launched in 2001, is an intergovernmental collaboration between countries, which operates under framework established by the International Energy Agency.”

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3. 3. Question

   1 points
   Energy can be harnessed from ocean renewable resources. These ocean renewable resources include

   1. Temperature gradient
   2. Currents
   3. Salinity gradient

   Select the correct answer using codes given below:

   •  a) 1,2 and 3
   •  b) 2 and 3 Only
   •  c) 1 and 3 Only
   •  d) 3 Only
   Incorrect 
   

   Ans: a.

   “The OES brings together countries to advance research, development and demonstration of conversion technologies to harness energy from all forms of ocean renewable resources, such as tides, waves, currents, temperature gradient (ocean thermal energy conversion and submarine geothermal energy)and salinity gradient for electricity generation, as well as for other uses, such as desalination, through international cooperation and information exchange.”

4. 4. Question

   1 points
   Ocean Thermal Energy plants can operate if the temperature difference between the water at the surface and water at depths up to

   •  a) 5 kilometres (km) is 20°C or more
   •  b) 2 km is 20°C or less
   •  c) 5 km is 20°C or less
   •  d) 2 km is 20°C or more
   Incorrect 
   

   Ans: d.

   “Tropical countries have high sea surface temperatures and hence Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a good option for countries like India. NIOT, an autonomous research institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is working in the area of ocean energy and desalination.”

   Page 251, Science Textbook For Class X, NCERT

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5. 5. Question

   1 points
   Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty – as mentioned in the Indian Constitution – of every citizen of India?

   •  a) To render national service when called upon to do so
   •  b) To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures
   •  c) To promote civic sense and participation in democratic processes
   •  d) To safeguard public property
   Incorrect 
   

   Ans: c.

   “The 2014 judgment enshrines the concept of Article 51A (g) and (h) of the Constitution. There cannot be a scintilla of doubt that the Constitution is an organic and compassionate document. We are unimpressed… and do not alter our stay order,” Justice Misra held, adding Pongal will happen even without jallikattu.

   http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/sc-refuses-to-lift-stay-on-jallikattu/article8104010.ece

6. 6. Question

   1 points
   The Gulf of Sirte opens out to the

   •  a) Red Sea
   •  b) Aegean Sea
   •  c) Mediterranean Sea
   •  d) Black Sea
   Incorrect 
   

   Ans: c.

   Gulf of Sidra or the Gulf of Sirte is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, indenting the Libyan coast of northern Africa.

   

7. 7. Question

   1 points
   Which of the following pairs with regard to the seventh schedule of the Indian Constitution is/are correctly matched?

   1. Entry 28 List II – Markets and Fairs
   2. Entry 33 List II – Theatres and dramatic performances; sports, entertainments and amusements
   3. Entry 17 List III – Prevention of cruelty to animals

   Select the correct answer using codes given below:

   •  a) 1 and 2 Only
   •  b) 2 and 3 Only
   •  c) 1 and 3 Only
   •  d) 1,2 and 3
   Incorrect 
   

   Ans: d.

   Seventh Schedule

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8. 8. Question

   1 points
   With reference to the new Defense Procurement Policy, which of the following statements is/areincorrect?

   1. Only those deals which are worth over Rupees 2,000 crore will have an offset obligation
   2. Under a new category of acquisition termed ‘Buy Indian’, equipment only with a minimum of 40% indigenous components will be considered

   Select the correct answer using codes given below:

   •  a) 1 Only
   •  b) 2 Only
   •  c) Both 1 and 2
   •  d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Incorrect 
   

   Ans: d.

   “Under a new category of acquisition termed ‘Buy Indian’ or ‘Indigenous Design Development and Manufacturing’, domestically designed equipment with 40 per cent indigenous components or foreign-designed equipment with 60 per cent local components will be considered.”

   “The new DPP has significantly increased the offset threshold for foreign contracts from Rs. 300 crore to Rs. 2,000 crore (with 30 per cent of the contract value to be procured from within India), while it has certain provisions for encouraging Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.”

   http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/defence-procurement-procedure-incremental-steps-not-enough/article8102901.ece