UPSC 2021: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Mar 20 - Mar 26

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act?

1. All the offences under the NDPS Act are non-bailable.
2. Also, no relief can be sought by the drug convicts by termination, remission, and commutation of sentences passed.

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Which of the following is/are correct about the Narcotics Control Bureau?

1. It is a nodal agency that is responsible for coordination with various ministries, other offices & State/Central enforcement agencies with regard to drug law enforcement and also in respect of matters relating to drug abuse.
2. It is under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Which of the following is/are correct about the Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)?

1. It is a statutory body.
2. It is India’s representative for correspondence with the INTERPOL.

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Consider the following statements about the Jal Jeevan Mission:

1. It is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India.
2. It aims to create local infrastructure for rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and management of household wastewater for reuse in agriculture.

Which of the given statement/s is/are CORRECT?

Consider the following statements:

1. Supplementary, additional or excess grants are not mentioned in the Constitution of India.
2. Supplementary grants are presented and passed by the Parliament before the end of the financial year.
3. The Demand for Excess Grants must be presented to the Parliament before the end of the financial year in which the expenses were made.

Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?

What key objective/s does the new Vehicle Scrappage Policy seek to achieve?

1. Reduce pollution
2. Improve fuel efficiency
3. Increase govt’s revenue collection from the sale of new vehicles
4. Promote the development of electric vehicles

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Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides for a legal mechanism that is non-adversarial and provides the parties with an opportunity to reduce hostility, regain a sense of control, gain acceptance of the outcome, resolve conflict in a peaceful manner, and achieve a greater sense of justice in each individual case.
2. ADR is generally classified into – arbitration, negotiation, mediation and conciliation.

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Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The system of Lokpal and Lokayukta provides for an anti-corruption ombudsman institution at the national and state level respectively.
2. States do not have the power to set up the Lokayukta and have to strictly abide by the guidelines of the Centre.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. India does not allow for any FDI in the insurance sector.
2. The Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021 proposes to allow FDI in the insurance sector up to 74%.

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The Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries? [UPSC 2017]

1. Jordan
2. Iraq
3. Lebanon
4. Syria

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Consider the following statements with respect to Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI):

1. CDRI was launched at the UN Climate Action Summit in 2019.
2. Its Secretariat is in New Delhi.
3. The decisions, policies and standards of the coalition are binding on the members.

Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?

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

1. It is formed under the leadership of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
2. It is a consortium of 10 national research institutions, set up by the central government.
3. It was set up with the goal of increasing access to COVID-19 immunisation in rural areas and urban slums.

Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Mission POSHAN 2.0:

1. It is an umbrella scheme covering the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Anganwadi Services, Scheme For Adolescent Girls and National Creche Scheme.
2. Under the Mission, Supplementary Nutrition Programme and Poshan Abhiyan have been merged.
3. It will also include One-Stop Centre, Mahila Police Volunteer, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Women’s helpline and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.

Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?

Mullaperiyar Dam dispute is between which of the following states?

1. Kerala
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Karnataka
4. Tamil Nadu

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements with respect to River Chenab:

1. Chenab river is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers at Tandi.
2. The world’s highest railway bridge is being constructed on the Chenab.
3. Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project is a run-of-the-river power project on River Chenab.

Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?

The World Energy Transitions Outlook is brought out by:

Consider the following statements about the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):

1. It has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 as a statutory body.
2. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is the Administrative Ministry for the implementation of FSSAI.

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

Which of the following is/are the impact of the Non-Performing Assets (NPA)?

1. Banks won’t have sufficient funds for other development projects which will impact the economy.
2. To maintain a profit margin, banks will be forced to increase interest rates.
3. Due to the curb in further investments, it may lead to the rise of unemployment.

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The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?

1. Thermal difference between land and water
2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts

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Soil Health Card Scheme is under which ministry?

Consider the following statements with respect to the Great Indian Bustard:

1. The bird is omnivorous.
2. It is classified as ‘critically endangered’ on the IUCN Red List.
3. It is the state bird of Gujarat.

Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Bara-lacha La:

1. It is a high mountain pass in the Zanskar range.
2. The pass connects Kargil and Srinagar.

Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?

Consider the following statements with respect to Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary:

1. It is located in Uttarakhand.
2. Project Tiger was launched in Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary.

Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?

SIG-716 assault rifles are acquired by India from which country?

Which of the following is/are correct about eSanjeevani?

1. It is a telemedicine service extending specialized healthcare services to masses in both rural areas and isolated communities.
2. Its component, eSanjeevani OPD, enables contactless, risk-free, and safe consultations between a doctor and a patient.

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Consider the following statements:

1. SAARC was founded in Dhaka in 1985 and has 9 member nations.
2. It is headquartered in Islamabad in Pakistan.
3. 2010-2020 is declared as the SAARC decade of Intra-regional Connectivity.

Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are correct about Mauryan administration?

1. Mahamattas were high-ranking officials.
2. It was a highly centralised administration.
3. The Pauthavadhyakhsa was the superintendent of weights and measures.

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Which among the following was/were factors that led to the rise of Buddhism and Jainism in ancient India?

1. Kshatriya class’ resentment towards the domination of the priestly class.
2. Rise of the new agricultural economy that needed animal husbandry.
3. The preference of the Vaishyas and other mercantile groups for alternate religions.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants?

1. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants was adopted as a UNGA resolution in 2018.
2. It deals with the rights of peasants, farmers, indigenous people and other people working in rural areas.
3. India is not a signatory to this declaration.

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This protected area is both a national park and a tiger reserve and is a part of a biosphere reserve. It is home to several threatened species including tigers, elephants and it is recognised as an ‘Important Bird Area’. The Jenu Kurubas are the primary inhabitants of this forest area and are traditional food gatherers and honey collectors. It was also an exclusive hunting reserve of the kings of the Wodeyar dynasty. Which protected area does the above description refer to?