Daily Current Affair Quiz: 22nd August 2019
1. NISHTHA Scheme is launched by
(a) Ministry of HRD
(b) MeitY
(c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Ans: a
Justification:
- The Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) launched the National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancements (NISHTHA).
2. Kutch desert is located at?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Punjab
Ans: a
Justification:
- The Great Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh in the Thar Desert in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India. It is about 7500 km² in area and is reputed to be one of the largest salt deserts in the world. This area has been inhabited by the Kutchi people.
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Naresh Chandra Committee is suggested to find ways to revamp of defence management in the country.
2. Nachiket Mor Committee was constituted as a Committee on Comprehensive Financial Services for Small Businesses and Low Income Households .
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
- Self Explanatory
4. Petromanid drug is associated with?
(a) Tuberculosis
(b) Measles
(c) HIV
(d) Leprosy
Ans: a
Justification:
- It is used for treating Drug Resistant Tb.
5. Ranthambore National Park is located at
(a) Gujarat
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Odisha
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Ans: b
Justification:
- Ranthambore National Park is a vast wildlife reserve in Rajasthan, northern India. It is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. Its landmarks include the imposing 10th-century Ranthambore Fort, on a hilltop, and the Ganesh Mandir temple. Also in the park, Padam Talao Lake is also famous here.
