QUIZ: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 2

Consider the following statements about ‘Sallekhana’:

1. It is a religious practice in which a Jain stops eating with the intention of preparing for death
2. It is a religious practice in which a Jain fasts to death in order to, among others, seek redemption for sins committed
3. Such an act shall be registered as a criminal case and investigated by the police
4. It is also known as ‘Santhara’

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Consider the following statements about Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT):

1. It is applicable on all companies except those in infrastructure only
2. It is dealt with in Section 115-JB of the Income Tax Act

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Which among the following rivers are tributaries of River Krishna?

1. Mahadayi (Mandovi)
2. Malprabha
3. Ghatprabha
4. Ghod

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“Atoms for Peace” is another name for an organization often seen in the news. With reference to it, consider the following statements:

1. It is within the United Nations family
2. It promotes safe, secure and peaceful Neutrino research
3. It is commonly known as the “Global Neutrino Network”

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Consider the following statements regarding the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC):

1. It has 21 members including India.
2. In APEC, all economies have an equal say and decision-making is reached by consensus.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Tides occur in oceans and seas due to which of the following?

1. Gravitational Force of the Sun
2. Gravitational Force of the Moon
3. Gravitational Force of the Earth

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