Current Affairs Questions
Civil Services Chronicle Online, August, 2020:
Atal Mission For Rejuvenation And Urban Transformation (AMRUT) Scheme
Which of the following states bagged 1st position in ranking of states/Union Territories under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?
A
Chandigarh
B
Gujarat
C
Telangana
D
Odisha
Mt. Sinabung
In which of the following country, active volcano Mt. Sinabung, is located?
A
Indonesia
B
Japan
C
Hawaii
D
Italy
Mitakshara School Of Hindu Law
Consider the following statements with reference to the Mitakshara School of Hindu Law:
- The term Mitakshara is derived from the name of a commentary written by Vijnaneswara, on the Yajnavalkya Smriti.
- According to the Mitakshara law school a joint family refers only to the male member of a family and extends to include his son, grandson and great-grandson.
- In the Mitakshara system the wife cannot demand partition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
2 and 3
C
Only3
D
1, 2 and 3
Thenzawl Golf Resort Project
In which of the following north-eastern state, Thenzawl Golf Resort Project has been virtually inaugurated?
A
Mizoram
B
Nagaland
C
Tripura
D
Meghalaya
Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR):
- ICCR was founded in 1950 by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, independent India’s first Deputy Prime Minister.
- It publishes six quarterly journals which are published in five different languages.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Loya Jirga
In which of the following countries, Loya Jirga - a national mass gathering,that brings together representatives from the various ethnic, religious, and tribal communities to settle national issues, is being held?
A
Pakistan
B
Iran
C
Afghanistan
D
Iraq
Comptroller And Auditor General Of India
Consider the following statements with reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India:
- The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in chapter VI under Part VI.
- The CAG is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 148 – 151.
- CAG is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Ammonium Nitrate
Consider the following with reference to ammonium nitrate:
- In its pure form, ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is a yellow, crystalline chemical which is insoluble in water.
- It is also the main component of the explosive composition known as ANFO — ammonium nitrate fuel oil.
- Ammonium nitrate is used in some instant cold packs, as its dissolution in water is highly endothermic.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Nagara School Of Temple Architecture
Consider the following statements with reference to the Nagara School of Temple architecture:
- In the Nagara style, the temple is generally constructed on an upraised platform called jagati.
- Mandapas are present in front of the Garbhagriha.
- Nagara style doesn’t usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways (South Indian temples often sport magnificent Gopurams).
- Nagara School is further subdivided into different schools based on region like Odisha, Khajuraho, Solanki, etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
1 Only 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 4
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Mullaperiyar Dam
Mullaperiyar dam has been a long standing issue in between two south Indian states. What is the name of those two states? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Kerala and Tamil Nadu
B
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
C
Karnataka and Kerala
D
Karnataka and Telangana
Atal Mission For Rejuvenation And Urban Transformation (AMRUT) Scheme
Which of the following states bagged 1st position in ranking of states/Union Territories under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?
A |
Chandigarh
|
|
B |
Gujarat
|
|
C |
Telangana
|
|
D |
Odisha
|
Mt. Sinabung
In which of the following country, active volcano Mt. Sinabung, is located?
A |
Indonesia
|
|
B |
Japan
|
|
C |
Hawaii
|
|
D |
Italy
|
Mitakshara School Of Hindu Law
Consider the following statements with reference to the Mitakshara School of Hindu Law:
- The term Mitakshara is derived from the name of a commentary written by Vijnaneswara, on the Yajnavalkya Smriti.
- According to the Mitakshara law school a joint family refers only to the male member of a family and extends to include his son, grandson and great-grandson.
- In the Mitakshara system the wife cannot demand partition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
Only3
|
|
D |
1, 2 and 3
|
Thenzawl Golf Resort Project
In which of the following north-eastern state, Thenzawl Golf Resort Project has been virtually inaugurated?
A |
Mizoram
|
|
B |
Nagaland
|
|
C |
Tripura
|
|
D |
Meghalaya
|
Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR):
- ICCR was founded in 1950 by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, independent India’s first Deputy Prime Minister.
- It publishes six quarterly journals which are published in five different languages.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Loya Jirga
In which of the following countries, Loya Jirga - a national mass gathering,that brings together representatives from the various ethnic, religious, and tribal communities to settle national issues, is being held?
A |
Pakistan
|
|
B |
Iran
|
|
C |
Afghanistan
|
|
D |
Iraq
|
Comptroller And Auditor General Of India
Consider the following statements with reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India:
- The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in chapter VI under Part VI.
- The CAG is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 148 – 151.
- CAG is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
1, 2 and 3
|
Ammonium Nitrate
Consider the following with reference to ammonium nitrate:
- In its pure form, ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is a yellow, crystalline chemical which is insoluble in water.
- It is also the main component of the explosive composition known as ANFO — ammonium nitrate fuel oil.
- Ammonium nitrate is used in some instant cold packs, as its dissolution in water is highly endothermic.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
1, 2 and 3
|
Nagara School Of Temple Architecture
Consider the following statements with reference to the Nagara School of Temple architecture:
- In the Nagara style, the temple is generally constructed on an upraised platform called jagati.
- Mandapas are present in front of the Garbhagriha.
- Nagara style doesn’t usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways (South Indian temples often sport magnificent Gopurams).
- Nagara School is further subdivided into different schools based on region like Odisha, Khajuraho, Solanki, etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A |
1 Only 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 4
|
|
D |
1, 2, 3 and 4
|
Mullaperiyar Dam
Mullaperiyar dam has been a long standing issue in between two south Indian states. What is the name of those two states? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A |
Kerala and Tamil Nadu
|
|
B |
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
|
|
C |
Karnataka and Kerala
|
|
D |
Karnataka and Telangana
|