Insights Current Affairs Quiz
07 September 2015
From today onwards, we will be starting current events quiz. The quiz will have 5-10 MCQs every day. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu news articles.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2015-16
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Question 1 of 8
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Organic Farming in India:
- The National Programme for Organic Production was launched by the Ministry of Commerce
- The state of Kerala has enacted a policy that requires all Kerala growers to farm organically by 2020
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Ans 1: c.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_Organic#cite_note-2 – reference #2 on this page
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Ans 1: c.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_Organic#cite_note-2 – reference #2 on this page
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Question 2 of 8
2. Question
With reference to India’s external debt, which of the following is/are correct?
- It’s maturity profile indicates the dominance of long-term borrowings
- Non-resident Indian (NRI) deposits are regarded as short-term debt
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Ans 2: a.
Pg. 16 Economic Survey Vol.2
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/external-debt-up-66-in-201415/article7591447.ece
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Ans 2: a.
Pg. 16 Economic Survey Vol.2
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/external-debt-up-66-in-201415/article7591447.ece
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Question 3 of 8
3. Question
“Lampedusa”, which was recently in the news, is
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Question 4 of 8
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India:
- The RBI Governor is appointed by the President of India.
- The governor holds the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?
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Answer: d.
Explanation: The RBI Governor is appointed by the Central Government under the provisions of the RBI Act. The Governor can be removed from office at any time by the Central Government. Hence, the governor holds the office at the pleasure of the Central Government.
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Answer: d.
Explanation: The RBI Governor is appointed by the Central Government under the provisions of the RBI Act. The Governor can be removed from office at any time by the Central Government. Hence, the governor holds the office at the pleasure of the Central Government.
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Question 5 of 8
5. Question
With reference to the Reserve Bank of India, consider the following statements:
- RBI was constituted under the Reserve bank of India Act 1934 based on the recommendation of Hilton Young Commission.
- At the time of its constitution, RBI was a privately owned institution.
- RBI was nationalized in 1955 along with the State Bank of India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: c
Explanation: RBI was nationalized in 1949.
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Ans: c
Explanation: RBI was nationalized in 1949.
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Question 6 of 8
6. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Indradhanush Mission:
- The mission aims to cover all those children by 2020 who are either unvaccinated, or are partially vaccinated against seven vaccine preventable diseases.
- The state of Jammu & Kashmir is not covered under the Scheme.
- This Mission was launched on the eve of Good Governance Day.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Question 7 of 8
7. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Ammonium Nitrate (AN):
- It is widely used as a fertilizer in the agricultural industry.
- It is highly hygroscopic.
- About 90% of ammonium nitrate consumed in India is imported.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c.
Explanation: only 15% is imported.
References: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/import-of-ammonium-nitrate-in-loose-form-banned/article7623089.ece.
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Answer: c.
Explanation: only 15% is imported.
References: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/import-of-ammonium-nitrate-in-loose-form-banned/article7623089.ece.
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Question 8 of 8
8. Question
Consider the following statements regarding GSAT – 6 satellite:
- It is a part of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
- It provides S-band communication services in the country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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