Current Affairs 14th August-2020 Welcome to your Current Affairs 14th August-2020 1) Consider the following statements about Greater Male Connectivity project1. The project, which will consist of a number of bridges and causeways to connect Male to Villingili, Thilafushi and Gulhifahu islands.2. The GMCP would be the “largest civilian infrastructure project in Maldives”Which of the above statement/s are correct? Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 None of the above 2) Consider the following statements about core inflation 1. It is used to determine the impact of rising prices on consumer income.2. Food and energy prices are exempt from its calculationWhich of the above statement/s are correct? Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 None of the above 3) Consider the following statements about Crisil Ratings1. It was the first credit rating agency set up in India in 1987.2. CRISIL provides independent opinion and efficient solutions by performing data analysis and research.Which of the above statement/s are correct? Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 None of the above 4) Consider the following statements about sales tax1. Sales tax is levied on the sale of a commodity which is produced or imported and sold for the first time.2. Sales tax is levied only by the State Government Which of the above statement/s are correct? Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 None of the above 5) Consider the following statements about NHRC1. It was established in conformity with the Paris Principles, adopted for the promotion and protection of human rights in Paris.2. NHRC of India is an independent statutory body established on 12 October, 1993 as per provisions of Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.Which of the above statement/s are correct? Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 None of the above 6) Island of Crete is in Pacific Ocean Mediterranean sea Red sea None of the above 7) Consider the following statements about Eight schedule of the constitution1. Part XVII of the Indian constitution deals with the official languages 2. Kashmiri is not in the 8th schedule of the constitution.Which of the above statements are correct? Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 None of the above 8) Consider the following statements about African swine fever 1. It is a threat to human beings as it spread from animals to humans2. It is a highly contagious and fatal animal disease that infects and leads to an acute form of hemorrhagic fever in domestic and wild pigs.Which of the above statements are correct? Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 None of the above 9) Nagarhole national park is in Assam Karnataka Kerala None of the above 10) What is the IUCN status of malabar pied hornbill Vulnerable Near threatened Extinct None of the above Time's up
