Current Affairs Questions

Civil Services Chronicle Online, February,2020:

Vadhavan Port

In which of the following state, Union Cabinet has given in principle approval for setting up India’s 13th major port?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Maharashtra
C
Karnataka
D
Gujarat

YUva VIgyani KAryakram

Which of the following has launched YUva VIgyani KAryakram (Yuvika) in order to provide basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications to the younger aspirants in the country?

A
Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO)
B
Department of Science & Technology
C
Jointly by Indian Space Research Organisation and Department of Science & Technology
D
None of the Above

Dihing River

Dihing River is a tributary of a river flowing in north east India.What is the name of that river?

A
Brahmaputra
B
Manas
C
Lohit
D
Dihang

Brihadeshwara Temple

Consider the following statements with reference to the Brihadeshwara Temple:

  1. Built by Tamil king Rajendra Chola I, Brihadishvara Temple is dedicated to Shiva and located in South bank of Vaigai River In Tamil Nadu.
  2. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", along with Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Blue Dot Network

Consider the following statements with reference to the Blue Dot Network:

  1. The United States, Australia and Japan’s new Blue Dot Network will serve as a globally recognized seal of approval for major infrastructure projects, letting people know that projects are sustainable and not exploitative.
  2. The network is “ratings mechanism” that would grade infrastructure projects in the Indo-Pacific region on different parameters to ensure transparency and is planned as direct counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct?

A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Maldives

Which of the following countries has recently rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations?

A
Nigeria
B
Malaysia
C
Papua New Guinea
D
Maldives

Rakhigarhi Village

Recent Union Budget (2020-21) has proposed to develop Rakhigarhi village, Haryana as an iconic site. Consider the following statements with reference to the Rakghigarhi:

  1. Rakhigarhi is the second largest Harappan site in the Indian subcontinent after Mohenjodaro.
  2. In May 2012, the Global Heritage Fund, declared Rakhigarhi one of the 10 most endangered heritage sites in Asia.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

North American Free Trade Agreement

Consider the following statements:

  1. The North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) is a treaty between Canada, Mexico and the United States.
  2. The agreement came into force on January 1, 1994, and superseded the 1988 Canada–United States Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Canada.
  3. The United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) is an updated version NAFTA which includes major changes on cars and new policies on labor and environmental standards, intellectual property protections, and some digital trade provisions.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
1 and 3
C
Only 2
D
1, 2 and 3

Dividend Distribution Tax

Consider the following statements with reference to the Dividend Distribution Tax(DDT):

  1. The Dividend Distribution Tax is a tax levied on dividends that a company pays to its shareholders out of its profits.
  2. Under Section 115-O, the Income Tax Act, any domestic firm which is declaring or distributing dividend has to pay DDT at the rate of 15 percent on the gross amount of dividend.
  3. The tax has to be paid to the government within 24 days of the dividend declaration, distribution or payment whichever is earliest.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A
Only 1
B
1 and 2
C
1 and 3
D
Only 3

Anticipatory Bail

With reference to the Anticipatory Bail, consider the following statements:

  1. The provision of anticipatory bail under Section 438 was introduced when CrPC was amended in 1973.
  2. The High Court and a Court of Session, have concurrent jurisdiction to grant anticipatory bail.

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
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