QUIZ: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 11

With reference to fertilizer subsidy in India, which of the following statements are correct?

1. Prices of subsidized urea have remained almost unchanged since 2000
2. The average ratio of NPK used in farms is 8.2:3.2:1
3. Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and Potash too are subsidized

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Yemen shares its land border with which of the following countries?

Gulf of Aden shares its name with the port city of Aden in

Which among the following sections of the Indian Penal Code is also known as ‘The Sedition Law’?

Consider the following statements:

1. It is one of the oldest living theatrical traditions
2. It represents a synthesis of Sanskrit classicism and reflects the local traditions
3. Neta abhinaya (eye expression) and hasta abhinaya (the language of gestures) are prominent
4. A single act  may take days to perform and a complete performance may last up to 40 days

The above statements, with reference to a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of India, are a description of:

Consider the following statements regarding the Aerobic Rice Cultivation method:

1. Water productivity is reported to be higher in aerobic rice cultivation method than the conventional method.
2. Aerobic rice cultivation leads to increased weed growth.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Mohiniyattam:

1. It is meant to be performed as solo recitals by women.
2. It follows the Hastha Lakshanadeepika, a textbook for Mudras.
3. The vocal music for Mohiniyattam is classical Carnatic.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):

1. It is a statutory organization headed by the union Minister of Health and family Welfare.
2. It lays down mechanisms and guidelines for accreditation of certification bodies engaged in certification of food safety management system for food businesses.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?