QUIZ: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 6

Consider the following statements about “Methamphetamine”:

1. Unlike drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin, which are derived from plants, it can be manufactured using a variety of store bought chemicals
2. It is also known as “Ephedrine” or in short, “Meth”
3. Ephedrine is a vital component in cough syrups and nasal decongestants

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Under which of the following circumstances can the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) take over the investigation of a criminal case registered by the State Police?

1. The concerned State Government makes a request to the Central Government which agrees to it
2. The State Government makes a request to the CBI which in turn makes a request to the Department of Personnel and Training which agrees to it
3. High Courts orders it to take up such investigations
4. Supreme Court orders it to take up such investigations

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The monthly compilation of the Index of Industrial Production is an activity carried out by the

Who among the following releases the monthly compilation of the production index of the eight core industries?

The Ebola River, also known as the ‘Legbala’, flows through

Consider the following statements about ‘Vachana Sahitya’ or ‘Vachana Literature’:

1. ‘Vachanakaras’ consisted of members from the upper and lower strata of society
2. Although it drew many women followers, there were no women Vachanakaras
3. The ‘Vachana movement’ flourished in the 12th century C.E.
4. It consists of brief paragraphs, often invoking Lord Shiva or offering Him Pooja

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With reference to ‘Project Mausam’, which of the following is/are correct?

1. A project for re-establishment of India’s ancient maritime routes with its traditional trade partners along the Indian Ocean
2. A geo-engineering project whose main component is cloud-seeding
3. The project will be administered by the Ministry of Tourism
4. The project will be administered by the Ministry of Earth Sciences

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