Quiz Of the Day


1.  Recently, Andhra Pradesh assembly passed a resolution against the National Population Register (NPR). In this context, consider the following statements:
1) The NPR is being prepared under provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
2) It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
.

     1 only
     2 only
     Both 1 and 2
     Neither 1 nor 2


2.  Recently, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a $750 million loan to India. Which of the following countries is the largest shareholder of AIIB?

     Acquisition of shares
     Agriculture activity
     Purchase or sale of Government securities
     Insurance business


3.  Consider the following statements regarding the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB):
1) PNGRB has been mandated to ensure uninterrupted and adequate supply of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas in all parts of the country.
2) It was established to protect the interests of consumers and entities engaged in specified activities relating to petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?


     Solidarity Trials
     Activ Trials
     Recovery Trials
     Operation Warp Speed (OWS)


4.  Consider the following statements regarding the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB):
1) PNGRB has been mandated to ensure uninterrupted and adequate supply of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas in all parts of the country.
2) It was established to protect the interests of consumers and entities engaged in specified activities relating to petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?


     1 only
     2 only
     Both 1 and 2
     Neither 1 nor 2


5.  Consider the following statements regarding aerosols in the atmosphere:
1) All the aerosols reflect sunlight.
2) Aerosols can alter the reflectivity, or albedo, of the planet.
3) Aerosol concentrations also promote clouding and increased intense rainfall over smaller areas such as cities and urban agglomerations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

     1 and 2 only
     2 only
     2 and 3 only
     1, 2 and 3