Current Affairs Quiz , 29 Feb 2020

1) Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) was created by

a) Indian Council for Agricultural Research
b) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Neither (a) nor (b)

Answer: a
• The first KVK was established in the year 1974 in the Union Territory of Puducherry. KVKs are agricultural extension centres that are created by the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR).

2) National Investigation Agency, the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency comes under

a) Ministry of Defence
b) Ministry of External Affairs
c) Ministry of Home Affairs
d) None of the above

Answer: c
• It acts as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency. It is empowered to deal with terror related crimes across states without special permission from the states. Established under the National Investigation Agency Act 2008. Governing Body: Ministry of Home Affairs.

3) National School of Drama, fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is registered as a

a) Statutory body
b) Society
c) Executive body
d) Noneof the above

Answer: b
• In 1975, it became an independent entity and was registered as an autonomous organization under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

4) “Red snow” or “watermelon” is a phenomenon that has been known since ancient times. It is associated with

a) Air Pollution
b) Climate change
c) Human rights violation
d) None of the above

Answer: b
• “Red snow” or “watermelon” is a phenomenon that has been known since ancient times. Now, it raises concerns about climate change. Over the last few weeks, photographs of “red snow” around Ukraine’s Vernadsky Research Base, off the coast of Antarctica’s northernmost peninsula, have gone viral.

5) Right To Protein, a national-level public health initiative, has launched India’s first ‘Protein Day’ to raise awareness about the health benefits of protein. It is observed on

a) 29th February
b) 28th February
c) 27th February
d) None of the above

Answer: c
• The theme of India Protein Day 2020 is set to act as a reminder for all Indians to daily ask themselves and others – #ProteinMeinKyaHai. The key objective will be to spread knowledge about protein and bring about a behavioral change by persuading Indians to eat adequate protein in every meal – at least a quarter of a plate. To relay this message to Indian households, the Right To Protein initiative has also launched a light-hearted informational video, which reinforces the need to include proteins in our every meal.