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[Quiz] Daily Current Affairs MCQs – July 07-08 2024

[Quiz] Daily Current Affairs MCQs – July 07-08 2024

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Question 1 of 5

1. Question

Q1. {A&C – Art} Consider the following information:

Folk Paintings	Region	Feature
Thangka Painting	Sikkim	related to Buddhism
Phad paintings	Rajasthan	scroll paintings
Pithora Paintings	Himachal Pradesh	Depiction of animals, mainly Horses

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

Correct

Explanation:

The Ministry of Culture has launched Project PARI (Public Art of India), an ambitious initiative to showcase the country’s rich artistic legacy.
Visual artists from across the country will gather in Delhi to create various forms of artwork, including paintings, murals, and sculptures.
It will showcase diverse art forms such as Thangka paintings, Cheriyal paintings, Bani Thani paintings, etc.

Row 1 is correct

Thangka painting is an art form practised in Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, the Ladakh region, and Arunachal Pradesh.
It is closely associated with Buddhism.

Thangka painting Leh | Craft Archive & Research on Laddakh Handicrafts

Row 2 is correct

Phad painting, a 700-year-old art form from Rajasthan, originated in Shahpura, near Bhilwara.
Supported by continuous royal patronage, it has flourished over generations.
These scroll paintings on long rectangular cloth depict heroic figures, rural life, animals, birds, and flora.

Row 3 is not correct

The Pithora paintings are done by the Rathwa, Bhil, Nayak and Tadi tribes of Gujarat, parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Horses are depicted the most in Pithora.
The Bhils believe that their Gods manifest as horses, coming down to the Earth and going back to heaven.

The Ritual Art Of Pithora Wall Paintings

Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Hard

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Explanation:

The Ministry of Culture has launched Project PARI (Public Art of India), an ambitious initiative to showcase the country’s rich artistic legacy.
Visual artists from across the country will gather in Delhi to create various forms of artwork, including paintings, murals, and sculptures.
It will showcase diverse art forms such as Thangka paintings, Cheriyal paintings, Bani Thani paintings, etc.

Row 1 is correct

Thangka painting is an art form practised in Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, the Ladakh region, and Arunachal Pradesh.
It is closely associated with Buddhism.

Thangka painting Leh | Craft Archive & Research on Laddakh Handicrafts

Row 2 is correct

Phad painting, a 700-year-old art form from Rajasthan, originated in Shahpura, near Bhilwara.
Supported by continuous royal patronage, it has flourished over generations.
These scroll paintings on long rectangular cloth depict heroic figures, rural life, animals, birds, and flora.

Row 3 is not correct

The Pithora paintings are done by the Rathwa, Bhil, Nayak and Tadi tribes of Gujarat, parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Horses are depicted the most in Pithora.
The Bhils believe that their Gods manifest as horses, coming down to the Earth and going back to heaven.

The Ritual Art Of Pithora Wall Paintings

Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Hard

Unattempted

Explanation:

The Ministry of Culture has launched Project PARI (Public Art of India), an ambitious initiative to showcase the country’s rich artistic legacy.
Visual artists from across the country will gather in Delhi to create various forms of artwork, including paintings, murals, and sculptures.
It will showcase diverse art forms such as Thangka paintings, Cheriyal paintings, Bani Thani paintings, etc.

Row 1 is correct

Thangka painting is an art form practised in Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, the Ladakh region, and Arunachal Pradesh.
It is closely associated with Buddhism.

Thangka painting Leh | Craft Archive & Research on Laddakh Handicrafts

Row 2 is correct

Phad painting, a 700-year-old art form from Rajasthan, originated in Shahpura, near Bhilwara.
Supported by continuous royal patronage, it has flourished over generations.
These scroll paintings on long rectangular cloth depict heroic figures, rural life, animals, birds, and flora.

Row 3 is not correct

The Pithora paintings are done by the Rathwa, Bhil, Nayak and Tadi tribes of Gujarat, parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Horses are depicted the most in Pithora.
The Bhils believe that their Gods manifest as horses, coming down to the Earth and going back to heaven.

The Ritual Art Of Pithora Wall Paintings

Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Hard

Question 2 of 5

2. Question
Q2. {Governance – Initiatives} How many of the following statements regarding the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), as per the draft Telecommunications (Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024, is/are correct?
1. DBN is established under the provisions of the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885 to replace the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
2. The balance of credit under DBN is non-lapsable, ensuring the continuity of funds from one financial year to the next.
3. DBN funds can be utilised to support research and development of telecommunication services, technologies, and products, but not for pilot projects.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- a) Only one
- b) Only two
- c) All three
- d) None
Correct

Explanation
- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released draft rules to operationalise the Digital Bharat Nidhi.
Statement 1 is not correct
- DBN has been created under the Telecommunication Act, 2023 and it will replace the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) created under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
  - USOF is a pool of funds generated by a 5 per cent Universal Service Levy charged upon all the telecom fund operators on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).
Statement 2 is correct
- The credit balance under the DBN remains intact at the end of each financial year and does not lapse.
- Contributions made by telecom companies towards the Digital Bharat Nidhi will first be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India.
- The Centre will deposit the collected funds to the DBN from time to time.
Statement 3 is not correct
- Funds collected under the DBN will be used to:
  - Support universal service through promoting access to and delivery of telecommunication services in underserved rural, remote and urban areas;
  - Fund research and development of telecommunication services, technologies, and products;
  - Support pilot projects, consultancy assistance and advisory support for improving connectivity; and
  - For the introduction of telecommunication services, technologies, and products.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect

Explanation
- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released draft rules to operationalise the Digital Bharat Nidhi.
Statement 1 is not correct
- DBN has been created under the Telecommunication Act, 2023 and it will replace the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) created under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
  - USOF is a pool of funds generated by a 5 per cent Universal Service Levy charged upon all the telecom fund operators on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).
Statement 2 is correct
- The credit balance under the DBN remains intact at the end of each financial year and does not lapse.
- Contributions made by telecom companies towards the Digital Bharat Nidhi will first be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India.
- The Centre will deposit the collected funds to the DBN from time to time.
Statement 3 is not correct
- Funds collected under the DBN will be used to:
  - Support universal service through promoting access to and delivery of telecommunication services in underserved rural, remote and urban areas;
  - Fund research and development of telecommunication services, technologies, and products;
  - Support pilot projects, consultancy assistance and advisory support for improving connectivity; and
  - For the introduction of telecommunication services, technologies, and products.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted

Explanation
- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released draft rules to operationalise the Digital Bharat Nidhi.
Statement 1 is not correct
- DBN has been created under the Telecommunication Act, 2023 and it will replace the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) created under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
  - USOF is a pool of funds generated by a 5 per cent Universal Service Levy charged upon all the telecom fund operators on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).
Statement 2 is correct
- The credit balance under the DBN remains intact at the end of each financial year and does not lapse.
- Contributions made by telecom companies towards the Digital Bharat Nidhi will first be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India.
- The Centre will deposit the collected funds to the DBN from time to time.
Statement 3 is not correct
- Funds collected under the DBN will be used to:
  - Support universal service through promoting access to and delivery of telecommunication services in underserved rural, remote and urban areas;
  - Fund research and development of telecommunication services, technologies, and products;
  - Support pilot projects, consultancy assistance and advisory support for improving connectivity; and
  - For the introduction of telecommunication services, technologies, and products.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 3 of 5

3. Question
Q3. {Prelims – TIN} The term ‘Cohabitation’ often appears in news in the context of French politics. Which of the following best describes the term?
- a) The agreement between different parties to support a single candidate in elections.
- b) The process of coalition formation between multiple political parties.
- c) The situation where the President and the Prime Minister come from different political parties.
- d) The agreement between the executive and legislative branches to share equal power.
Correct

Explanation
- Cohabitation occurs when the President and the Prime Minister of France come from different political parties.
- In such instances, the President is obliged to appoint a leader from the opposing party as Prime Minister, who enjoys the support of a parliamentary majority.
- It has only occurred thrice since France transitioned into the Fifth Republic.
Answer: (c) The situation where the President and the Prime Minister come from different political parties; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect

Explanation
- Cohabitation occurs when the President and the Prime Minister of France come from different political parties.
- In such instances, the President is obliged to appoint a leader from the opposing party as Prime Minister, who enjoys the support of a parliamentary majority.
- It has only occurred thrice since France transitioned into the Fifth Republic.
Answer: (c) The situation where the President and the Prime Minister come from different political parties; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted

Explanation
- Cohabitation occurs when the President and the Prime Minister of France come from different political parties.
- In such instances, the President is obliged to appoint a leader from the opposing party as Prime Minister, who enjoys the support of a parliamentary majority.
- It has only occurred thrice since France transitioned into the Fifth Republic.
Answer: (c) The situation where the President and the Prime Minister come from different political parties; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 4 of 5

4. Question
Q4. {IE – Trade} How many of the following is/are part of the Capital Account of the balance of payments?
1. Transfer Payment from abroad
2. Foreign portfolio investment
3. Exports and Imports of Services
4. External Commercial Borrowing (ECB)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- a) Only one
- b) Only two
- c) Only three
- d) All four
Correct

Explanation
- The balance of payments (BoP) records the transactions in goods, services and assets between residents of a country with the rest of the world for a specified time period, typically a year.
- There are two main accounts in the BoP — the current account and the capital account.
- Current Account is the trade record in goods and services and transfer payments.
- Trade in goods includes exports and imports of goods.
- Trade-in services include factor income and non-factor income transactions.
- Transfer payments are the receipts which the residents of a country get for ‘free’, without having to provide any goods or services in return. They consist of gifts, remittances and grants.
- They could be given by the government or by private citizens living abroad.
- Capital Account records all international transactions of assets.
- An asset is any one of the forms in which wealth can be held, for example: money, stocks, bonds, Government debt, etc.
- Purchase of assets is a debit item on the capital account.
- If an Indian buys a UK Car Company, it enters capital account transactions as a debit item (as foreign exchange is flowing out of India).
- On the other hand, sale of assets like sale of share of an Indian company to a Chinese customer is a credit item on the capital account.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect

Explanation
- The balance of payments (BoP) records the transactions in goods, services and assets between residents of a country with the rest of the world for a specified time period, typically a year.
- There are two main accounts in the BoP — the current account and the capital account.
- Current Account is the trade record in goods and services and transfer payments.
- Trade in goods includes exports and imports of goods.
- Trade-in services include factor income and non-factor income transactions.
- Transfer payments are the receipts which the residents of a country get for ‘free’, without having to provide any goods or services in return. They consist of gifts, remittances and grants.
- They could be given by the government or by private citizens living abroad.
- Capital Account records all international transactions of assets.
- An asset is any one of the forms in which wealth can be held, for example: money, stocks, bonds, Government debt, etc.
- Purchase of assets is a debit item on the capital account.
- If an Indian buys a UK Car Company, it enters capital account transactions as a debit item (as foreign exchange is flowing out of India).
- On the other hand, sale of assets like sale of share of an Indian company to a Chinese customer is a credit item on the capital account.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted

Explanation
- The balance of payments (BoP) records the transactions in goods, services and assets between residents of a country with the rest of the world for a specified time period, typically a year.
- There are two main accounts in the BoP — the current account and the capital account.
- Current Account is the trade record in goods and services and transfer payments.
- Trade in goods includes exports and imports of goods.
- Trade-in services include factor income and non-factor income transactions.
- Transfer payments are the receipts which the residents of a country get for ‘free’, without having to provide any goods or services in return. They consist of gifts, remittances and grants.
- They could be given by the government or by private citizens living abroad.
- Capital Account records all international transactions of assets.
- An asset is any one of the forms in which wealth can be held, for example: money, stocks, bonds, Government debt, etc.
- Purchase of assets is a debit item on the capital account.
- If an Indian buys a UK Car Company, it enters capital account transactions as a debit item (as foreign exchange is flowing out of India).
- On the other hand, sale of assets like sale of share of an Indian company to a Chinese customer is a credit item on the capital account.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium

Question 5 of 5

5. Question

Q5. {S&T – BioTech} Which of the following statements regarding RNA Bridges and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing techniques is/are correct?

RNA Bridge is more versatile for gene editing, allowing for insertions, deletions, and inversions of DNA sequences.
CRISPR-Cas9 has a higher potential for errors due to the nature of the repair process, whereas RNA Bridges make edits that are specific.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Explanation

Both statements are correct

RNA Bridges vs CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Technique

Feature	CRISPR-Cas9	RNA Bridge
Established	Yes	No (emerging)
Gene Editing method	Cuts and relies on cellular repair	Precise cutting and joining
Gene Editing capabilities	Limited (small insertions/deletions of DNA sequences)	More versatile (insertions, deletions, and inversions of DNA sequences)
Potential for Errors	Higher (leaves small bits of nucleotides added/deleted during the repair process)	Lower (makes a clean cut, making the edit specific and tidy)

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Easy

Incorrect

Explanation

Both statements are correct

RNA Bridges vs CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Technique

Feature	CRISPR-Cas9	RNA Bridge
Established	Yes	No (emerging)
Gene Editing method	Cuts and relies on cellular repair	Precise cutting and joining
Gene Editing capabilities	Limited (small insertions/deletions of DNA sequences)	More versatile (insertions, deletions, and inversions of DNA sequences)
Potential for Errors	Higher (leaves small bits of nucleotides added/deleted during the repair process)	Lower (makes a clean cut, making the edit specific and tidy)

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Easy

Unattempted

Explanation

Both statements are correct

RNA Bridges vs CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Technique

Feature	CRISPR-Cas9	RNA Bridge
Established	Yes	No (emerging)
Gene Editing method	Cuts and relies on cellular repair	Precise cutting and joining
Gene Editing capabilities	Limited (small insertions/deletions of DNA sequences)	More versatile (insertions, deletions, and inversions of DNA sequences)
Potential for Errors	Higher (leaves small bits of nucleotides added/deleted during the repair process)	Lower (makes a clean cut, making the edit specific and tidy)