Current Affairs Quiz 11. 12, 2017 for Other State PSC Exams

Question 1

Which of the following Indian heritage has/have been declared as ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ by UNESCO:
1) Kumbh Mela
2) Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur
3) Buddhist chanting of Ladakh
4) Ramlila, the traditional performance of the Ramayana
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Question 2

The Indian Constitution mandates protection and improvement of environment under:
1) Article 21
2) Article 48A
3) Article 51A
4) Article 19
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Question 3

‘The silence breakers’ has recently been in news. ‘The silence breakers’ :

Question 4

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill (FRDI) 2017
1) The FRDI Bill limits the scope of powers for the Government to extend financing and resolution support to banks.
2) The bill aims to protect the interest of the financial institutions and depositors.
3) The bill aims to set up a Resolution Corporation.
4) The Bill seeks to decrease the time and costs involved in resolving distressed financial entities.
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Question 5

‘Universal social security payments’ plan has been proposed by:

Question 6

Border Protection Grid (BPG) is a multi-pronged mechanism to secure border and to facilitate legitimate trade and commerce between the countries. BPG consists of:
1) Physical barriers
2) Non-physical barriers
3) Intelligence agencies
4) State Police
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Question 7

SAICON 2017:
1) Is the first International Conference on Sports Medicine and Sports Sciences.
2) Was recently held in Beijing.
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Question 8

International conference on Ground water, 2017:
1) Is being organized in India.
2) Has a theme of “Ground water Vision 2030- Water Security, Challenges and Climate Change Adaptation”
3) Is being organized by Ministry of Environment.
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Question 9

Recently, the UNEP has listed five cities for their attempts at curbing air, water and soil pollution, especially in their approach towards disposal of waste. Which of the following city/cities is/are not included in the list:
1) Osaka
2) Ljubljana
3) Berlin
4) Alappuzha
5) Paris
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Question 10

Kanchanmala Pande has recently been in news. She is:
1) A visually impaired swimmer.
2) The first Indian to win gold at World Para Swimming Championship.
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