Daily Quiz August 13

Gurukulprep

Quiz

 

1. What is a key feature of the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, scheduled for introduction in the Lok Sabha?
   1.   Privatisation of tribunal services
   2.   Direct election of tribunal members
   3.   Abolition of all tribunals
   4.   Establishment of a National Tribunals Commission
2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform?
   1.   Paperless procurement process
   2.   Direct cash payments to sellers
   3.   Digital records and real-time monitoring
   4.   Multiple procurement methods like e-bidding
3. Which honour was recently conferred upon the Puducherry Police by Union Home Minister Amit Shah?
   1.   Bharat Ratna
   2.   President’s Colours
   3.   Gallantry Medal
   4.   Padma Shri
4. According to the government’s clarification, what is the policy on charges for UPI transactions by users?
   1.   UPI will remain free for users
   2.   All UPI transactions will be charged a flat fee
   3.   Charges apply only to international transactions
   4.   Charges are mandatory for all merchant payments
5. What is a major benefit of merging the Chitrakutdham Karwi-Kanpur Central Express and Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Kanpur Central Express trains?
   1.   Introduction of luxury coaches
   2.   Conversion to a freight-only service
   3.   Doubling of passenger capacity to 24 coaches
   4.   Elimination of all intermediate stops
6. What is the primary objective of the newly launched E-Samudra platform in India’s maritime sector?
   1.   To regulate fishing activities
   2.   To digitise maritime governance and enhance seafarer welfare
   3.   To monitor coastal security operations
   4.   To promote international shipping alliances
7. Which major challenge for AI adoption in India's MedTech sector is highlighted in the knowledge paper released by Health Minister Nadda?
   1.   Over-regulation of software exports
   2.   Fragmented health data
   3.   Shortage of medical colleges
   4.   Lack of foreign investment
8. What is the main purpose of CSIR-NBRI’s ‘Prakriti Gyan Dham’ eco-educational hub inaugurated in Lucknow?
   1.   To bridge scientific research and society through environmental education
   2.   To manufacture herbal medicines
   3.   To host national science competitions
   4.   To serve as a botanical research laboratory
9. What is the key benefit of the 'Bank in a Box' initiative launched for Urban Cooperative Banks by Amit Shah?
   1.   It replaces all physical bank branches with digital kiosks
   2.   It merges cooperative banks with nationalized banks
   3.   It provides agricultural loans at subsidized rates
   4.   It allows small banks to offer modern banking services without heavy tech investment
10. What did Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) find regarding chloride contamination in E20 petrol during recent testing?
    1.   Testing was inconclusive
    2.   Chloride levels exceeded 500 ppm in most samples
    3.   All samples contained excessive moisture
    4.   Chloride levels were well below prescribed limits