Quiz And Explanation SMQUIZ052
1. The Union Home Ministry allowed the transportation of all essential and non-essential goods in the country and the use of SDRF to provide shelter to migrant workers. What does ‘R’ stand for in the same?
a. Regional
b. Reaction
c. Relational
d. Response
S-d
EXPLANATION-
• SDRF stands for the State Disaster Response Fund.
• It is constituted under Section 48 (1) (a) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, is the primary fund available with State Governments for responses to notified disasters.
• The Central Government contributes 75% of SDRF allocation for general category States/UTs and 90% for special category States/UTs (NE States, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir).
• The annual Central contribution is released in two equal installments as per the recommendation of the Finance Commission.
• SDRF shall be used only for meeting the expenditure for providing immediate relief to the victims.
2. When did the National Gallery of Modern Art celebrated 66 years?
a. 22 March 2020
b. 20 March 2020
c. 29 March 2020
d. 31 March 2020
S-c
EXPLANATION-
• The National Gallery of Modern Art celebrated 66 years by launching virtual tour of its permanent collection amid lockdown. NGMA launched Virtual Tour of its permanent collection for the visitors to enjoy without having to physically visit the Museum during these days.
• It is for the first time that NGMA has provided the facility of virtual tour of its permanent collection to art lovers.
3. Who is heading the Empowered Group on ensuring the availability of essential medical equipment, production Procurement, Import and Distribution ?
a. Amitabh Kant
b. V Paul
c. Arun Panda
d. P D Vaghela
S-d
4. Who among the following is heading the empowered group on Information, Communication and Public Awareness?
a. Ajay Sawhney
b. Amitabh Kant
c. Rajiv Kumar
d. Ravi Mittal
S-d
5. Who among the following is heading the empowered group on Facilitating Supply Chain and Logistics Management for availability of necessary item?
a. P D Vaghela
b. Parameswaran Iyer
c. V Paul
d. Arun Panda
S-b
