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Current Affairs Quiz , 27 Aug 2020
- August 29, 2020
- Posted by: DOTS ACADEMY
- Category: Quizes
1) Which among the following are ideal conditions for formation of a Hurricane?
a) Strong vertical winds
b) Warm ocean waters
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: b
• Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana in US as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state.
• Warm ocean waters provide the energy a storm needs to become a hurricane. Winds that don’t change much in speed or direction as they go up in the sky.
2) ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme, recently heard in news, an economic recovery measure to support hospitality businessesas they reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown is an initiative in
a) UK
b) India
c) USA
d) China
Answer: a
• The EOHO Scheme is an economic recovery measure by the UK government to support hospitality businesses as they reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown in the country.
3) Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020, the first report to examine export preparedness and performance of Indian states, is released by
a) Niti Aayog
b) Institute of Competitiveness
c) Ministry of Commerce and Industries
d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer: d
• NITI Aayog in partnership with the Institute of Competitiveness has released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020.
4) Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of
a) Karnataka
b) Kerala
c) Telangana
d) None of the above
Answer: b
• The origin of Pulikkali dates back to over 200 years, when the Maharaja Rama Varma SakthanThampuran, the then Maharaja of Cochin, is said to have introduced the folk art.
5) Which among the following doesn’t come under the ambit of Armed Forces Tribunal?
a) Assam Rifles
b) Coast Guard
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: c
• The Delhi-based principal bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal has initiated hearing of matters pertaining to regional benches through video conferencing.Paramilitary forces including the Assam Rifles and Coast Guard are outside the tribunal’s purview.
• Appeals against the decision of the AFT can be taken only in Supreme Court