Target Prelims 2021 Daily Quiz

06 Apr 2021
Q1. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The S-400 Triumf is an advanced inter-continental ballistic missile developed by

Russia.
2. India has signed a deal with Russia to procure the S-400.
3. This deal may attract U.S. sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries
Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Q2. Consider the following statements with regard to the Tehri Dam –

1. The Tehri Dam has been built on the Chenab river in Jammu & Kashmir.
2. It is the tallest dam in India.
3. It supplies power to much of northern India, including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
4. In the initial phases of construction, technical and financial assistance was provided
by the USSR.

Select the correct statements from the code below:

a. 1 only
b. 1, 3 and 4 only
c. 2, 3 and 4 only
d. None of the above
Q3. Which of the following statements are incorrect?

1. COBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) is a special operation unit of

the NSG.
2. It specializes in urban warfare and close-quarters combat.
3. It was established specifically for anti-hijack and anti-hostage operations.

a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. ULFA is an armed separatist organisation, with its operations focused on which
Indian state?

a. Manipur
b. Assam (Answer)
c. Arunachal Pradesh
d. Nagaland
PRELIMS (2016)

Q5. The conflict-hit town of Palma, which was recently seized by Islamic State linked
terrorists is located in which country?

a. Libya
b. Yemen
c. Syria
d. Mozambique
PRELIMS (2018)

Q5. Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news?

a. Its extract is widely used in cosmetics

b. It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows
c. Its extract is used in the pesticides
d. None of the above

FACT OF THE DAY

Appointment of CBI Director
 The Director of the CBI is appointed as per section 4A of the Delhi Special Police
Establishment Act of 1946.
 With the enactment of CVC Act, 2003, the superintendence of Delhi Special Police
Establishment vests with the Central Government to save investigations of offences
under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, in which, the superintendence vests
with the Central Vigilance Commission.
 The Director of CBI has been provided security of two-year tenure in office by the
CVC Act, 2003.
 The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013) amended the Delhi Special Police
Establishment Act (1946) and made the following changes with respect to
appointment of the Director of CBI:
 The Central Government shall appoint the Director of CBI on the recommendation
of a three-member committee consisting of –

i. Prime Minister as Chairperson

ii. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha or the Leader of the single largest
opposition party in the Lok Sabha, if the former is not present due to lack of
mandated strength in the Lok Sabha
iii. Chief Justice of India or Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him