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Puucho CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Statue of Equality.
- It is a statue of 8th Century Bhakti Saint Shankaracharya, located in Hyderabad.
- It is the tallest sitting statue in the world.
- The Statue is made of ‘panchaloha’, a combination of five metals: gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
216-foot statue of Saint Ramanujacharya named ‘Statue of Equality’ was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Hyderabad on February 5.
The Statue is made of ‘panchaloha’, a combination of five metals: gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc.
It is the second tallest sitting statue in the world.
The inauguration of the Statue of Equality is a part of the 12-day Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi Samaroham, the 1000th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Ramanujacharya.
IncorrectSolution: b)
216-foot statue of Saint Ramanujacharya named ‘Statue of Equality’ was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Hyderabad on February 5.
The Statue is made of ‘panchaloha’, a combination of five metals: gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc.
It is the second tallest sitting statue in the world.
The inauguration of the Statue of Equality is a part of the 12-day Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi Samaroham, the 1000th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Ramanujacharya.
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Question 2 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
- The criminal legislations and various judicial pronouncements in India sternly deal with unlawful and subversive activities which are detrimental to the unity and integrity of India.
- The Constitution (Forty–Second Amendment) Act, 1976 inserted and defined “anti-national activity” and is still in existence.
- As per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, the responsibility of maintaining law and order, including protection of life and property, rested primarily with the State governments.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Constitution (Forty–Second Amendment) Act, 1976 inserted in the Constitution Article 31D (during Emergency) which defined “anti-national activity” and this Article 31D was, subsequently, omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977.
‘Public Order’ and ‘Police’ were State subjects as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
The responsibility of maintaining law and order, including investigation, registration and prosecution of crimes, protection of life and property, rested primarily with the respective State government.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Constitution (Forty–Second Amendment) Act, 1976 inserted in the Constitution Article 31D (during Emergency) which defined “anti-national activity” and this Article 31D was, subsequently, omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977.
‘Public Order’ and ‘Police’ were State subjects as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
The responsibility of maintaining law and order, including investigation, registration and prosecution of crimes, protection of life and property, rested primarily with the respective State government.
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Question 3 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
- G20 is a major international grouping with its members accounting for more than 80% of global GDP.
- India was not a member of the G20 during its inception, but joined later.
- Till now India has never hosted the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
G20 is a major international grouping that brings together 19 of the world’s major economies and the European Union, with its members accounting for more than 80% of global GDP, 75% of global trade and 60% of global population.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been leading India’s representation at G20 Summits since 2014.
India has been a member of the G20 since its inception in 1999. India will be holding the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2022 and will convene the G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2023 for the first time.
IncorrectSolution: a)
G20 is a major international grouping that brings together 19 of the world’s major economies and the European Union, with its members accounting for more than 80% of global GDP, 75% of global trade and 60% of global population.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been leading India’s representation at G20 Summits since 2014.
India has been a member of the G20 since its inception in 1999. India will be holding the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2022 and will convene the G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2023 for the first time.
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Question 4 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Stem cells.
- Stem cells are unspecialized cells capable of renewing themselves through cell division.
- When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function.
- Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to an embryonic stem cell–like state.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to an embryonic stem cell–like state by being forced to express genes and factors important for maintaining the defining properties of embryonic stem cells.
Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. In addition, in many tissues they serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell.
Stem cells are distinguished from other cell types by two important characteristics:
- First, they are unspecialized cells capable of renewing themselves through cell division, sometimes after long periods of inactivity.
- Second, under certain physiologic or experimental conditions, they can be induced to become tissue- or organ-specific cells with special functions. In some organs, such as the gut and bone marrow, stem cells regularly divide to repair and replace worn out or damaged tissues.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to an embryonic stem cell–like state by being forced to express genes and factors important for maintaining the defining properties of embryonic stem cells.
Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. In addition, in many tissues they serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell.
Stem cells are distinguished from other cell types by two important characteristics:
- First, they are unspecialized cells capable of renewing themselves through cell division, sometimes after long periods of inactivity.
- Second, under certain physiologic or experimental conditions, they can be induced to become tissue- or organ-specific cells with special functions. In some organs, such as the gut and bone marrow, stem cells regularly divide to repair and replace worn out or damaged tissues.
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Question 5 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
- The concepts of faith, belief and worship as enshrined in the Preamble are the foundations of Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution of India.
- The Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Constitution can pass any order to carry out for doing complete justice being in the public interest, while upholding the Constitution of India.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectSolution: d)
The Preamble in the Constitution gives prominent importance to liberty of belief, faith and worship to all citizens.
The concepts of faith, belief and worship are the foundations of Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution of India.
The Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Constitution can pass any order to carry out for doing complete justice being in the public interest, while upholding the Constitution of India.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The Preamble in the Constitution gives prominent importance to liberty of belief, faith and worship to all citizens.
The concepts of faith, belief and worship are the foundations of Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution of India.
The Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Constitution can pass any order to carry out for doing complete justice being in the public interest, while upholding the Constitution of India.
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