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UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 82
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Starship Spacecraft’
- It is a being developed by SpaceX and European Space Agency.
- It serves as a large, long-duration spacecraft capable of carrying passengers or cargo to Earth orbit, and between destinations on Earth.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (b)
The SpaceX Starship is a fully reusable second stage and space vehicle being privately developed by SpaceX. It is being designed to be a long-duration cargo- and passenger-carrying spacecraft.
Starship serves as a large, long-duration spacecraft capable of carrying passengers or cargo to Earth orbit, planetary destinations, and between destinations on Earth.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-unveils-starships-plans-to-carry-humans-to-moon-mars-6038589/
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Solution (b)
The SpaceX Starship is a fully reusable second stage and space vehicle being privately developed by SpaceX. It is being designed to be a long-duration cargo- and passenger-carrying spacecraft.
Starship serves as a large, long-duration spacecraft capable of carrying passengers or cargo to Earth orbit, planetary destinations, and between destinations on Earth.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-unveils-starships-plans-to-carry-humans-to-moon-mars-6038589/
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The Punjab State is divided into three regions namely Majha, Doaba and Malwa.
- The Malwa area makes up majority of the Punjab region.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
The name Punjab is made of two words Punj (Five) + Aab (Water) i.e. land of five rivers. These five rivers of Punjab are Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum. Only Sutlej, Ravi and Beas rivers flow in today’s Punjab. The other two rivers are now in the state of Punjab, situated in Pakistan. The Punjab State is divided into three regions: Majha, Doaba and Malwa.
Malwa is the region of Punjab that lies to the south of Majha, separated by the Satluj river, and to the north and west of Poadh.
ALSO
Malwa is a historical region of west-central India occupying a plateau of volcanic origin. Geologically, the Malwa Plateau generally refers to the volcanic upland north of the Vindhya Range. Politically and administratively, the historical Malwa region includes districts of western Madhya Pradesh and parts of south-eastern Rajasthan. The definition of Malwa is sometimes extended to include the Nimar region south of the Vindhyas.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/high-rate-of-farmer-suicides-in-malwa-experts-blame-steep-lease-land-rentals-lack-of-alternative-income-6040490/
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Solution (c)
The name Punjab is made of two words Punj (Five) + Aab (Water) i.e. land of five rivers. These five rivers of Punjab are Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum. Only Sutlej, Ravi and Beas rivers flow in today’s Punjab. The other two rivers are now in the state of Punjab, situated in Pakistan. The Punjab State is divided into three regions: Majha, Doaba and Malwa.
Malwa is the region of Punjab that lies to the south of Majha, separated by the Satluj river, and to the north and west of Poadh.
ALSO
Malwa is a historical region of west-central India occupying a plateau of volcanic origin. Geologically, the Malwa Plateau generally refers to the volcanic upland north of the Vindhya Range. Politically and administratively, the historical Malwa region includes districts of western Madhya Pradesh and parts of south-eastern Rajasthan. The definition of Malwa is sometimes extended to include the Nimar region south of the Vindhyas.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/high-rate-of-farmer-suicides-in-malwa-experts-blame-steep-lease-land-rentals-lack-of-alternative-income-6040490/
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following regions is affected by ‘Typhoon Mitag’?
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2019 -20’
- It will be sold through all Scheduled Commercial banks including Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks.
- The maximum permissible investment shall be 4 KG for an individual.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (b)
The Bonds will be sold through Scheduled Commercial banks (except Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks), Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices, and recognised stock exchanges viz., National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited.
The maximum limit of subscribed shall be 4 KG for individual, 4 Kg for HUF and 20 Kg for trusts and similar entities per fiscal (April-March) notified by the Government from time to time. A self-declaration to this effect will be obtained. The annual ceiling will include bonds subscribed under different tranches during initial issuance by Government and those purchased from the Secondary Market. Minimum permissible investment will be 1 gram of gold.
Read More – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1586762
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Solution (b)
The Bonds will be sold through Scheduled Commercial banks (except Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks), Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices, and recognised stock exchanges viz., National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited.
The maximum limit of subscribed shall be 4 KG for individual, 4 Kg for HUF and 20 Kg for trusts and similar entities per fiscal (April-March) notified by the Government from time to time. A self-declaration to this effect will be obtained. The annual ceiling will include bonds subscribed under different tranches during initial issuance by Government and those purchased from the Secondary Market. Minimum permissible investment will be 1 gram of gold.
Read More – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1586762
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following countries are developing the ‘East Container Terminal (ECT)’ at Colombo Port?
- Japan
- China
- India
Select the correct code:
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Solution (d)
Sri Lanka, Japan and India on Tuesday signed an agreement to jointly develop the East Container Terminal at the Colombo Port.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/sri-lanka-japan-india-sign-deal-to-develop-east-container-terminal-at-colombo-port/article27273794.ece
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Solution (d)
Sri Lanka, Japan and India on Tuesday signed an agreement to jointly develop the East Container Terminal at the Colombo Port.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/sri-lanka-japan-india-sign-deal-to-develop-east-container-terminal-at-colombo-port/article27273794.ece
