MCQ for 28-july-2020-mcqs-test

With reference to the World Hepatitis Day, consider the following statements:

1. World Hepatitis Day is being celebrated on 28 July.

2. This year’s theme is “Hepatitis-free future,” with a strong focus on preventing hepatitis B among mothers and new-borns.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following recently got Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

1. Kashmir Saffron

2. Thalanad cloves

3. Wada Kolam rice

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With reference to the Tuting-Tidding Suture Zone (TTSZ), consider the following statements:

1. The Tuting-Tidding Suture Zone (TTSZ) is a major part of the Eastern Himalaya, where the Himalaya takes a sharp southward bend and connects with the Indo-Burma Range.

2. A study by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), revealed that the Tuting-Tidding Suture Zone (TTSZ) is generating moderate earthquakes at two different depths.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Nabam Rebia judgement, consider the following statements:

1. A Governor cannot employ his “discretion”, and should strictly abide by the “aid and advice” of the Cabinet to summon the Assembly for a floor test.

2. Article 163 of the Constitution does not give the Governor a “general discretionary power to act against or without the advice of his Council of Ministers”.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The first container train from India started from Majerhat station near Kolkata carrying FMCG products and other items – arrived at the Benapole railways station on July 26, 2020. Benapole railways station is located in which of the country?

With reference to new FDI rules, consider the following statements:

1. Prior government approval is not mandatory for foreign direct investments (FDI) from countries which share a land border with India.

2. Investors from countries that are not covered by revised FDI new policy only have to inform the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) after the completion of a transaction rather than seek prior clearance from the administrative ministry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

“Financial Management Index for Rural Development Programmes” rank the performance of the States on the basis of which of the following parameters.

1. Internal Audit

2. Social Audit

3. Optimum implementation of Public Financial Management System

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With reference to the serological survey, consider the following statements:

1. A serological survey seeks to assess the prevalence of disease in a population by detecting the presence of specific antibodies against the virus.

2. The test indicates past and active infections.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the International Union of Railways (UIC), consider the following statements:

1. Recently, it has nominated Arun Kumar as Vice-Chairman of its security platform.

2. It was formed in 1922 and is headquartered in Paris.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the currency swap arrangement, consider the following statements:

1. In the swap arrangement, a country provides dollars to a foreign central bank, which, at the same time, provides the equivalent funds in its currency to the former, based on the market exchange rate at the time of the transaction.

2. The swap operations carry no exchange rate or other market risks, as transaction terms are set in advance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?