UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 05.08.2020

Consider the following statements regarding a state legislature in India:

1) Governor has discretionary powers over summoning the session of the Legislative Assembly.

2) Speaker has the power to prorogue the Legislative Assembly on the direction of the Cabinet.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Kutch mainland fault:

1) It is a major north south trending fault.

2) It has recently been active.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are the advantages of aerial seeding?

1) It is efficient in coverage of a large area in the least amount of time.

2) It may be used when existing crops are already planted.

3) It reduces erosion hazards and suppress growth of invasive plant species.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA):

1) It aims to protect the rights of the consumers by cracking down on unfair trade practices.

2) It is a non statutory body established under the society registrations act,1860

3) It can inquire or investigate into matters relating to violations of consumer rights or unfair trade practices suo motu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following entities are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India?

1) Real estate investment trusts (REITs)

2) Infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs)

3) Commodities Futures

4) Investment banks

Select the correct answer from the codes given below: