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Puucho CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Agni Prime’ Missile.
- It is a canisterised missile with range capability more than 5,000 kms.
- It is nuclear-capable ballistic missile.
- It is an advanced version of Agni-1 missile along with high level of accuracy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Agni P is a new generation advanced variant of Agni class of missiles. It is a canisterised missile with range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 kms
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested a new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni P also known as ‘Agni Prime’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha. The missile followed textbook trajectory, meeting all mission objectives with the high level of accuracy.
It can hit targets up to a range of 2000 kms, and is very short and light in comparison with other missiles in this class.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Agni P is a new generation advanced variant of Agni class of missiles. It is a canisterised missile with range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 kms
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested a new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni P also known as ‘Agni Prime’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha. The missile followed textbook trajectory, meeting all mission objectives with the high level of accuracy.
It can hit targets up to a range of 2000 kms, and is very short and light in comparison with other missiles in this class.
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Question 2 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
- Universal Periodic Review (UPR) involves a review of the human rights records of all UN Member States.
- It is a State-driven process, under the auspices of the Human Rights Council.
- It address human rights violations wherever they occur.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all UN Member States. The UPR is a State-driven process, under the auspices of the Human Rights Council, which provides the opportunity for each State to declare what actions they have taken to improve the human rights situations in their countries and to fulfil their human rights obligations.
As one of the main features of the Council, the UPR is designed to ensure equal treatment for every country when their human rights situations are assessed. The ultimate aim of this mechanism is to improve the human rights situation in all countries and address human rights violations wherever they occur. Currently, no other universal mechanism of this kind exists.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all UN Member States. The UPR is a State-driven process, under the auspices of the Human Rights Council, which provides the opportunity for each State to declare what actions they have taken to improve the human rights situations in their countries and to fulfil their human rights obligations.
As one of the main features of the Council, the UPR is designed to ensure equal treatment for every country when their human rights situations are assessed. The ultimate aim of this mechanism is to improve the human rights situation in all countries and address human rights violations wherever they occur. Currently, no other universal mechanism of this kind exists.
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Question 3 of 5
1 points
Which of the following countries are members of BIMSTEC?
- Bhutan
- Nepal
- Thailand
- Sri Lanka
- Cambodia
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: b)
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization comprising of seven member states in South Asia and Southeast Asia lying in littoral and adjacent areas of Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity.
It comprises of seven member countries: five deriving from South Asia — including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka — and two from Southeast Asia, including Myanmar and Thailand.
IncorrectSolution: b)
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization comprising of seven member states in South Asia and Southeast Asia lying in littoral and adjacent areas of Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity.
It comprises of seven member countries: five deriving from South Asia — including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka — and two from Southeast Asia, including Myanmar and Thailand.
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Question 4 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
- Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken mainly in the coastal districts of Karnataka and Kerala.
- It is included in the eighth schedule of the Constitution.
- It has been granted the official language status.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectSolution: c)
Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken mainly in two coastal districts Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala.
The Tulu speakers, mainly in Karnataka and Kerala, have been requesting the governments to give it official language status and include it in the eighth schedule to the Constitution.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken mainly in two coastal districts Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala.
The Tulu speakers, mainly in Karnataka and Kerala, have been requesting the governments to give it official language status and include it in the eighth schedule to the Constitution.
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Question 5 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
- National Health Policy of 2017 proposed to raise public health expenditure by Government to 2.5 % of the GDP by 2025.
- The right to equality guaranteed under Article 15 upholds non-discrimination on the basis of health status of an individual.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
The right to equality guaranteed under Article 15 upholds non-discrimination on the basis religion, race, caste, gender, place of birth.
The National Health Policy of 2017 has proposed a potentially achievable target of raising public health expenditure to 2.5 % of the GDP by 2025.
Though the Constitution of India does not expressly guarantee a fundamental right to health, there are multiple references in the Constitution to public health and on the role of the State in the provision of healthcare to citizens.
The Directive Principles of our Constitution provide a basis for the right to health.
IncorrectSolution: a)
The right to equality guaranteed under Article 15 upholds non-discrimination on the basis religion, race, caste, gender, place of birth.
The National Health Policy of 2017 has proposed a potentially achievable target of raising public health expenditure to 2.5 % of the GDP by 2025.
Though the Constitution of India does not expressly guarantee a fundamental right to health, there are multiple references in the Constitution to public health and on the role of the State in the provision of healthcare to citizens.
The Directive Principles of our Constitution provide a basis for the right to health.
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