UPSC 2020: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Nov 14 - Nov 20

Which of the following is/are correct statements?

1. The pardoning power of the President is wider than the pardoning power of the Governor.
2. The President can grant pardon in all cases where the sentence given is the sentence of death.
3. The power of the President to grant pardon extends to cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Model Code of Conduct?

1. Model Code of Conduct is a legally enforceable document that lays down guidelines for the conduct of political parties and candidates during elections.
2. It is a part of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
3. MCC is operational from the date that the election schedule is announced till the date that results are announced.

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to coffee cultivation in India?

1. A major portion of the coffee grown in India is under shade.
2. The two major types of coffee grown in India are the Arabica and the Robusta.
3. Regions with high elevations are ideally suited for growing Arabicas while those with warm humid conditions are best suited for Robustas.
4. Almost 80% of Indian coffee is used within the country leaving very little for exports.

Which of the following is/are incorrect statements?

1. Money Bill is not defined in the Indian Constitution.
2. All finance bills are money bills.
3. A money bill does not provide for Imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax by any local authority or body for local purposes.

Which of the following DO NOT come under the ambit of the Right To Information Act?

1. Chief Justice of India
2. Political Parties
3. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

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

1. The Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP) is a project of the Towards Zero Foundation which is a UK registered charity.
2. Global NCAP’s long-term aspiration is for a world free from road fatalities and serious injuries by 2025.
3. No Indian car has ever bagged a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP tests.

What is a bio-bubble?

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

Consider the following statements about the early Vedic age:

1. Agriculture was the prominent economic activity during the early Vedic age.
2. Cattle was the chief identifier of wealth.
3. Iron was used in agriculture.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

Which of the following is/are correct?

1. Homeopathy is a system of medicine born in Europe.
2. Unani is an ancient form of traditional medicine that originated in Tamil Nadu.

Hengerabari Reserve Forest is in the state of

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about Ambedkar Social Innovation Incubation Mission (ASIIM)?

1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice.
2. It promotes entrepreneurship among the SC Youth with special preference to Divyangs.

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With reference to the adoption of children, which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect?

1. Single female/male is eligible to adopt a child of any gender.
2. In the case of a couple, the consent of both spouses shall be required.
3. Couples with two or more children shall not be considered for adoption.

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Consider the following statements with respect to Criminal Contempt:

1. There is no requirement for the Supreme Court to take the Attorney General’s consent in initiating a criminal contempt proceeding.
2. Fair criticism of judicial act is no contempt.
3. When a statement is made against a judge as an individual, contempt can be initiated.

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

Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet?

Consider the following statements:

1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only.
2. The Western Ghats are spread over five States only.
3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The joint military exercise between India and Nepal is known as –

Consider the following statements with regard to the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB)–

1. Its establishment was proposed by the Republic of Korea.
2. It provides training programs for election officials of member nations and provides support during a country’s election cycle to boost election management capacity.
3. India is looking to become a member of the association soon.

Which of the statement/s is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are correctly matched?

        India’s Military Exercises                         Country

1. Shakti & Varuna                                     France
2. Indra                                                         Russia
3. Ajeya Warrior & Konkan                          UK

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The Kartarpur Corridor has been built across which river?

The Red flag exercise is conducted by which of the following countries?

Which of the following is/are correct statements?

1. India imports more than 80% of its natural gas requirement.
2. The government decides the pricing for all the natural gas that is sold in the Indian market.