Daily Current and Contemporary Quiz (3) – 2020-21

1. Prime Minister has launched the Optical Fibre Cable project provide Connectivity between
a. Goa and Lakshadweep 
b. Kerala and Lakshadweep
c. Tamil Nadu and Andman & Nicobar Islands
d. Andhra Pradesh and Andman & Nicobar Islands
Answer (c) Tamil Nadu and Andman & Nicobar Islands.
Explanation :
Prime Minister has launched the Optical Fibre Cable project in Andman & Nicobar Islands.
Fund : funded by the Centre through the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) under the Ministry of Communication.
2. Global Gender Gap Report 2020 has been released by 
a. Human Development Index (HDI)
b. World Bank
c. UNESCO
d. World Economic Forum (WEF)
Answer (d) World Economic Forum (WEF).
Explanation :
WEF analysis of relative gaps between Women and Men on Health, Education, Economy and Polity.
It is published annually by the WEF since 2006.
3. Bharat Air Fibre Service has launched by Ministry of Communication at
a. Pune, Maharashtra
b. Akola, Maharashtra
c. Nashik, Maharashtra
d. Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer (b) Akola, Maharashtra.
Explanation :
Aim of Bharat Air Fibre Service to provide wireless network in the range of 20 Kms from the BSNL location with internet speed upto 100Mbps.
4. Bharat Air Fibre Service introduce by
a. MTNL
b. BSNL
c. Reliance Jio
d. Bharti Airtel
Answer (b) BSNL.
Bharat Air Fibre Service is a part of Digital India.
5. Justice R .V. Raveendran Committee related to
a. Coastal Development
b. Poverty Alleviation
c. Environment Conservation
d. Education System
Answer (a) Coastal Development.


6. Statement regarding Bal Gangadhar Tilak is incorrect

a. Tilak’s Home Rule League was more active in Maharashtra, Central Provinces, Karnataka and Berar Region
b. He published two newspapers Kesari (Marathi) and Mahratta (English)
c. He was a Garam Dal leader (extremist)
d. He was protest against Simon Commission
Answer (d) He was protest against Simon Commission.
His 100th death anniversary in 2020.

7. Choose a correct sequence

a. Surat Split > Lucknow Pact > Home Rule > Rowlatt Act
b. Surat Split > Home Rule > Lucknow Pact > Rowlatt Act
c. Surat Split > Rowlatt Act > Lucknow Pact > Home Rule
d. Surat Split > Home Rule > Rowlatt Act > Lucknow Pact
Answer (d) Surat Split > Home Rule > Lucknow Pact > Rowlatt Act.
8. Fundamental Rights provide 
 
a. Political, Social & Cultural rights
b. Political rights only
c. Political, Social & economical rights
d. Political & Social Rights only
Answer (a) Political, Social & Cultural rights.
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9. Choose Incorrect statement regarding cyclone ‘AMPHAN’ 
a. Amphan origineted in Bay of Bengal Sea
b. Name given by Thailand
c. It was severe cyclonic storm
d. Amphan severely affected coasts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh 
Answer (d) Amphan severely affected coasts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
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10. At present there are 78 coastal districts in India, How many coastal districts have active Community Radio Stations ?
a. 51
b. 20
c. 36
d. 26
Answer (d) 26.
 
11. Consider the following Statements regarding Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC)
I. Focus on increasing incomes of small and marginal farmers
II. It can establish an eco-system for FPOs/FPCs
III. SFAC is also implementing e-NAM platform
Which of these Statements are correct ?
a. I & II Only
b. I & III Only
c. I, II and III
d. II and III Only
Answer (c) I, II and III
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