Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz - 31-12-2020 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia (INSACOG)

1. It aims to monitor the genomic variations in the SARS-CoV-2 on a regular basis through a multi-laboratory network.
2. It will be led by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology.

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

2) With respect to Ethanol Blending in India Consider the following statements

1. Ethanol blending first found mention in the Auto fuel policy of 2003.
2. Ethanol blending will immensely help in import substitution, savings of foreign exchange and environment sustainability.
3. India had set an ambitious target of 10% ethanol blending by 2022 and 20% ethanol blending by 2030.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to E-Courts project 

1. It is one of the National e-Governance projects being implemented in District and Subordinate Courts of the Country.
2. The project is being implemented by the eCommittee, Supreme Court of India along with Department of Justice and National Information Centre (NIC).

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

4) SAHAYAK-NG, often seen in the news recently, is an?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Akash Missile System

1. It is a surface to surface missile with a range of 25 Kms. 
2. India had recently approved the export of the Akash missile to friendly countries.

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

6) Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Highest Meteorological Centre in India

1. It is located in Leh and it is the first Meteorological Centre in Himalayas.
2. It will provide specialised weather forecasts for traffic movement on highways, agriculture, and defence personnel.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

7) Consider the following statements with respect to Dedicated Freight Corridor

1. Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) is funded majorly by Japan International Cooperation Agency.
2. Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) is funded majorly by World Bank.

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

8) Which of the following association publishes Data on Police Organizations?

9) Consider the following statements with respect to Disturbed Areas under AFSPA

1. Central Government, Governor of the State or administrator of the Union Territory can declare the whole or part of the State or Union Territory as a disturbed area.
2. Among North East states only Nagaland and Manipur are existing disturbed areas.

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

10) Which of the following statements are incorrect with respect to Anaemia

1. Blood disorders or cancer, heavy periods are some conditions that may lead to anaemia.
2. The condition is mostly prevalent in the cold desert regions.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: