Quiz 2021: Prelims Power Play 5 August 2021

1. Consider the following statements about the Air Quality Commission Bill for National Capital Region recently passed by Lok Sabha:

1. Commission for Air Quality Management for National Capital Region would be a permanent body to address pollution in the National Capital Region Delhi and adjoining areas.
2. It has decriminalised the act of stubble burning, an important contributor to noxious air qua

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2. Which of the following dams have been constructed as a part of Damodar Valley Corporation?

1. Dhaudhan Dam
2. Tilaiya Dam
3. Maithon Dam

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3. Consider the following statements about mRNA:

1. Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a single-stranded RNA molecule.
2. Synthetic mRNA can be produced in the laboratory.
3. mRNA gives instructions to cells to produce vital proteins.

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4. Consider the following regarding Sabarmati Ashram

1. Mahatma Gandhi stayed in the ashram till India achieved its independence.
2. It was also from here on the 12 March 1930 that Gandhi launched the famous Dandi March

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5. With references to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?

1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc.
2. A specified portion of each MP’s fund must benefit SC/ST populations.
3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and are non- lapsable.
4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year.

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