Daily MCQs – Day 12 – 28th July 2017 – Solutions

These MCQs are based on Today’s Targets given here 

Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. Labour is a subject in Concurrent list of Indian Constitution.
2. In India, laws on wages do not cover workers getting monthly wage of more than Rs 15,000

Choose the correct statements from the options given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation:

Limit is Rs 18,000. The new bill will remove this limit also.

http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/gs2/labour-code-on-wages-bill/

 

Q.2) Consider the following statements about SurfNet software:

1. SurfNet can create 3 Dimensional models by analysing 2-D photos.
2. SurfNet is based on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning which helps it improve itself over a period of time.

Choose the correct statements from the options given below:

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

Ans. C

Explanation:

• It is a software that can create three dimensional (3D) models from 2D photographs.
• It is an artificial intelligence software.
• In an advance version it can allow future robots to navigate in the real world.
• It utilizes machine learning to analyze 2D shapes and convert them into projected 3D forms.
• In addition to transforming 2D shapes, the technology can also merge two shapes into one another.
• The technology becomes more refined over time as the AI learns more about the shapes.

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements about BRICS:

1. All 5 members of BRICS are founding members.
2. Theme of 8th BRICS Summit which was held in Goa was “Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions”

Choose the correct statements from the options given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation:

• BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
• Originally it was BRIC (S. Africa included in 2010). Term coined in 2001
• Members are :
  • Major emerging national economies
  • Developing or newly industrialised nations
  • G 20 members
• First formal summit was held in 2009 in Russia
• Formed in 2011
• It encourages commercial, political and cultural cooperation between the BRICS nations
• New Development Bank is an outcome of this platform
• Except India, all other members GDP is slowing down bringing average GDP growth of the BRICS to near zero
• As of 2015, the five BRICS countries represent over 3 billion people, or 42% of the world population
• Latest Summit:
  • 8th Summit Goa, October 2016. Theme was “Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions”
  • 2017 (9th) Summit will be held in China

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements about Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme:

1. Scheme is being implemented by Ministry of Finance in association with RBI.
2. Maximum investment limit under the scheme per fiscal year is 4 kg for individuals.

Choose the correct statements from the options given below:

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

Ans. C

Explanation:

Upper limit has been changed recently from 500gm to 4KG.

http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/prelims/sovereign-gold-bonds/

 

Q.5) Consider the following statements:

1. Thal Ghat Pass connects Mumbai to Pune.
2. Bhor Ghat Pass connects Mumbai to Nasik.

Choose the correct statements from the options given below:

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

Ans. D

Explanation:

Thal Ghat pass -> Mumbai to Nasik
Bhor Ghat pass -> Mumbai to Pune

Go through important passe from here: http://www.quickgs.com/mountain-passes-of-deccan-plateau/