Current Affairs based objective questions set-11

1. The TRAI has recently laid down rules in its 'Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services Regulations, 2016'; which of the following statement is incorrect in the context of ruling?
   1. Prohibition on discriminatory tariffs for content led data services.
   2. Fine of Rs 5000/- per day to Rs 50 Lakh for any violation of rules.
   3. Reduced tariffs for providing emergency services are allowed.
   4. Prohibition on providing limited free data that enable user to access the entire data.
       
2. Facebook's Free Basics and Airtel's Zero service are related to :
   1. Differential rate of data services.
   2. Free data to enable user to access internet for limited period.
   3. Both a and b
   4. Neither a nor b
       
3. The concept of 'Net Neutrality' relates to which of the following:
   
   1. Accessibility to websites.
   2. Speed of access.
   3. Undifferentiated rate of pricing for data services.
   4. All of the above.
       
4. What is the name of India's first 'Solar Mission'?
   1. Aditya
   2. Sooraj
   3. Roshan
   4. Prakash
       
5. Which of the following statements is correct regarding 'South Asian University [SAU]'?
   1. It is an international university established by 10 member nations of ASEAN
   2. It is located in Delhi and started functioning in 2010.
   3. Its motto is 'knowledge without borders'
   4. Both b and c
       
6. Which city has been nominated by Ministry of Culture to UNESCO for the 'World Heritage City' status?
   1. Delhi
   2. Ahmedabad
   3. Mumbai
   4. Kolkata
       
7. Which of the following statement is incorrect in context of UNESCO's 'World Heritage City' status?
   1. Only 2 entries are allowed per country for nominations.
   2. There are 250 UNESCO-recognised 'World Heritage Cities' across the world but none in India.
   3. UNESCO defines world Heritage as "destination for places of outstanding universal value to humanity...to be protected for future generations"
   4. The tag brings the brand value and financial assistance from international bodies.

Answers

1. d
2. c
3. d
4. a
5. d, It is an international university established by 8 member nations of SAARC
6. b
7. a, Only 1 entry are allowed per country for nominations

References

TRAI Ruling on Net Neutrality: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=136211

Solar Mission by ISRO: http://www.isro.gov.in/aditya-l1-first-indian-mission-to-study-sun

South Asian University: http://www.sau.int/