Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 09-09-2023 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following pairs

           Arts                                                States

1. Saura painting                        –       Gujarat
2. Maheshwari silk sarees           –       Tamil Nadu
3. Millenium Silk                        –       Assam
4. Pithora Art                              –       Madhya Pradesh

Which of the above pair(s) are matched correctly?

2) Suicide Loss Survivors forum, is an initiative by which of the following organisation(s)?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Banglar mati, Banglar jol

1. Banglar mati, Banglar jol is a prayer for Bengali unity and harmony written by Rabindranath Tagore.
2. It is the state anthem of West Bengal and national anthem of Bangladesh respectively.

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

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR)

1. It aims to absorb the surplus liquidity generated by the return of Rs 2,000 notes to the banking system.
2. It is an initiative of Reserve Bank of India, introduced at the time of demonization.
3. I-CRR mandates banks to maintain 10% on the increase in their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL).

How many of the statements given above are correct?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Pearl Millet

1. Pearl millet is also called bajra.
2. It is a rainfed Kharif crop of dry and warm north-western and western parts of the country.
3. It is a hardy crop which resists frequent dry spells and drought.

How many of the statements given above are correct?