Daily Current Affair Quiz: 23rd November 2020
1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Onion is both a Kharif crop as well as a Rabi crop.
2. Rice, maize, pulses such as urad, moong dal and millets are among the key kharif crops.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
- Rice, maize, pulses such as urad, moong dal and millets are among the key kharif crops. Those that are sown around the Northwest monsoon season, which begins by October are called rabi or winter crops.
2. Meri Saheli’ initiative is launched by?
(a) Ministry of MSME
(b) Ministry of Railways
(c) Ministry of Shipping
(d) MHRD
Ans: b
Justification:
- The Indian Railways has launched the ‘Meri Saheli’ initiative for focused action on security of women passengers during their entire journey. The initiative was started as a pilot project in the South Eastern Railway in September 2020 and after getting positive response from women passengers, it was extended to all zones
3. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) was constituted under The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006.
2. The Appellate Tribunal established under section 110 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) is the Appellate Tribunal for the purposes of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
- Self Explanatory
4. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. Sand is a minor mineral.
2. State Government have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
- Sand is a minor mineral, as defined under section 3(e) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act).
- Section 23C of the MMDR Act, 1957 empowers state governments to frame rules to prevent illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals and for purposes connected therewith. Control of illegal mining is, therefore, under the legislative and administrative jurisdiction of state governments.
5. Which of the following has recently been given the brand Kasturi?
(a) Sandal Wood
(b) Cotton
(c) Turmeric
(d) Saffron
Ans: b
Justification:
- The Ministry of Textiles has launched the 1st ever brand and logo for Indian Cotton on 2nd World Cotton Day.
- Now India’s premium Cotton would be known as ‘Kasturi Cotton’ in the world cotton Trade. The Kasturi Cotton brand will represent whiteness, brightness, softness, purity, uniqueness and Indianness.
