Daily Quiz 2nd August 2024

Answer: D

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect:The ASEAN Declaration or Bangkok Declaration is the founding document of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It was signed in Bangkok on 8 August 1967 by the five ASEAN founding members, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.It declared ASEAN to be a representation of Southeast Asian countries’ determination to band together in friendship and cooperation and achieve peace, independence, and prosperity for their peoples and future generations by shared efforts and sacrifices. Member states are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Statement 2 is incorrect:India and ASEAN have signed an FTA that has boosted trade and investment between the two. ASEAN is India’s 4th largest trading partner. India has a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) with various countries of the ASEAN region which has resulted in concessional trade and a rise in investments. The ASEAN India-Business Council (AIBC) was set up in March 2003 in Kuala Lumpur as a forum to bring key private sector players from India and the ASEAN countries on a single platform for business networking and sharing of ideas.

Answer: C
Explanation:
• Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary form of government in the states as in the Centre. Consequently, the governor has been made only a nominal executive, the real executive constitutes the council of ministers headed by the chief minister. The constitutional position of the governor differs from that of the president in the following two respects:
o While the Constitution envisages the possibility of the governor acting at times in his discretion, no such possibility has been envisaged for the President.
o After the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976), ministerial advice has been made binding on the President, but no such provision has been made with respect to the governor.
The Constitution makes it clear that if any question arises whether a matter falls within the governor’s discretion or not, the decision of the governor is final and the validity of anything done by him cannot be called in question on the ground that he ought or ought not to have acted in his discretion.

Answer: C

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct:The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization that was established on 06 June 1997 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration. Initially known as BIST-EC (Bangladesh-India-Sri Lanka-Thailand Economic Cooperation), the organisation is now known as BIMSTEC and comprises seven Member States with the admission of Myanmar on 22 December 1997, and Bhutan and Nepal in February 2004.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The BIMSTEC Charter was signed and adopted during the Fifth BIMSTEC Summit held in virtual format in Colombo, Sri Lanka,  on 30 March 2022. It aims to create and implement targeted cooperation initiatives in the areas of cooperation that have already been agreed upon as well as any additional areas that the Member States may decide upon in order to foster an environment that is conducive to rapid economic development.
• Statement 3 is correct: BIMSTEC aims to enhance social and economic development in the Bay of Bengal region via collaborative efforts conducted in a spirit of equality and partnership. The BIMSTEC charter mentions the following purposes of BIMSTEC:

• To endeavour to eradicate poverty in the Bay of Bengal region.
• To promote trade and investment as key drivers of the region’s economic and social development.
• To encourage active cooperation and reciprocal help on issues of shared interest in the realms of economics, society, technology, and science.

To collaborate with one another to build training and research centres for the academic, professional, and technological fields. Etc.

Answer: B

Explanation:

• Row 1 is correctly matched: The Moidams are linked to the Tai Ahom rulers who migrated from Yunnan, China, and established their kingdom in Assam and ruled the region from the 13th to the 19th century. These burial mounds were constructed as the final resting places of the royalty and nobility. The Moidams are a manifestation of the unique cultural practices of the Ahom dynasty, blending local customs with those they brought from Yunnan.Moidams of Charaideo in Assam, India, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 2024.
• Row 2 is incorrectly matched:The Hoysala Temples of Karnataka, collectively known as the “Hoysala Temples Ensemble,” were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023. This recognition highlights the significance of the Hoysala dynasty’s architectural and artistic achievements, which flourished between the 10th and 14th centuries. Chennakeshava temple was built by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhanato commemorate his victory over the Cholas in 1116 AD. Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu is famous for its detailed friezes and carvings, depicting a wide range of subjects, including gods, goddesses, and animals. Keshava Temple at Somanathapura is a well-preserved example of Hoysala architecture with richly carved pillars and an elaborate exterior.
• Row 3 is correctly matched: Hampi, located in the southern part of India in the state of Karnataka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich history and stunning architecture. The site encompasses the ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire, which was one of the most significant Hindu empires in India. The ruins at Hampi are spread over a vast area and include a mix of temples, palaces, and other structures, all with intricate carvings and historical significance.

Answer: C

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: The first Olympic Games of the modern era took place in Athens, in the country where the original Games took place in Antiquity, in April 1896. Paris hosted the second Games in 1900. The Paris 1900 Olympic Games saw women compete for the first time. The 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis (Missouri) were the first to distribute gold, silver and bronze medals, and also included the first known disabled athlete to compete in the Olympic Games.
• Statement 2 is incorrect:India started their maiden Olympic stint with Norman Pritchard at the 1900 Paris Olympics. The first Indian representative in the modern Olympics won the country’s first-ever medal (pre-independence) in the men’s 200m hurdles. He won a second medal at the same event. Recently. Manu Bhaker has won two bronze medals in 10m air pistol shooting in Paris Olympics.

Statement 3 is correct:The Indian men’s hockey team has won eight Olympic gold medals in all, six of them in a row (from 1928-1956) and added two more at Tokyo 1964 and Moscow 1980. India won their first Olympic hockey gold in the 1928 Olympic Games at Amsterdam. AbhinavBindra won a historic gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle in Beijing 2008.NeerajChopra became India’s second individual Olympic champion – after AbhinavBindra – with his men’s javelin throw gold at Tokyo 2020.