Current Affairs Quiz , 29 Jun 2020

1) Which among the following is the state where maximum number of deaths are reported due to lightning?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: a
• Bihar is second after Uttar Pradesh with the maximum number of deaths due to lightning.

2) The Supreme Court has refused to review its 2018 judgment which stroke down section 497. The section deals with

a) Domestic violence
b) Adultery
c) Homosexuality
d) None of the above

Answer: b
• Section 497 perpetuates subordinate status of women, denies dignity, sexual autonomy, and is based on gender stereotypes. Section 497 based on women as chattel, seeks to control sexuality of woman, hits the autonomy and dignity of woman.It also violates rights guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21.

3) Bhitarkanika National Park, famous for salt water crocodile in India, is located in

a) Odisha
b) West Bengal
c) Assam
d) None of the above

Answer: a
• The Odisha Government has started a two-year conservation project for Fishing Cats in Bhitarkanika National Park.

4) Anthropause or the “Great Pause” is a term coined by the researchers in the UK recently. It refers to

a) Impact of lockdown on other species
b) Impact of lockdown on society
c) Extreme apocalyptic events
d) All of the above

Answer: a
• It refers to the coronavirus-induced lockdown period and its impact on other species.

5) International MSME Day was observed under the theme “COVID-19: The Great Lockdown and its impact on Small Business”on

a) 27 June
b) 2 June
c) 30 June
d) 30 July

Answer: a
• International MSME Day was observed on 27 June under the theme “COVID-19: The Great Lockdown and its impact on Small Business.”