Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 66
09 March 2016
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2016
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1. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the initiative ‘Village Convergence and Facilitation Service’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Panchayat Raj
- Volunteers under this initiative will mobilize village communities in order to generate awareness and create demand for financial services
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectSolution: d.
Village Facilitation &Convergence Service is an initiative aimed to linking women in need with the schemes/programs being implemented by Central/State Government impacting the lives of women such as BBBP, Sabla, Jan Dhan Yojana, Swach Bharat etc. This is being implemented initially in 100 Gender critical districts listed under BBBP.
IncorrectSolution: d.
Village Facilitation &Convergence Service is an initiative aimed to linking women in need with the schemes/programs being implemented by Central/State Government impacting the lives of women such as BBBP, Sabla, Jan Dhan Yojana, Swach Bharat etc. This is being implemented initially in 100 Gender critical districts listed under BBBP.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
2 pointsLand Ports Authority of India’ functions under the administrative control of the
CorrectSolution: b.
“The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) came into being on March 1, 2012. LPAI was established under Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010 as a statutory body to function as a body corporate under the administrative control of the Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs. Vested with the powers on the lines of similar bodies like Airports Authority of India, the LPAI is mandated to provide better administration and cohesive management at border crossings on India’s land borders.”
IncorrectSolution: b.
“The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) came into being on March 1, 2012. LPAI was established under Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010 as a statutory body to function as a body corporate under the administrative control of the Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs. Vested with the powers on the lines of similar bodies like Airports Authority of India, the LPAI is mandated to provide better administration and cohesive management at border crossings on India’s land borders.”
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the ‘Setu Bharatam’ project:
- It aims to make all National Highways (NHs) free of railway level crossings by 2019
- Under this project, old and worn down bridges on NHs will be improved/repaired
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c.
“In addition to this, about 1500 old and worn down bridges will also be improved by replacement/widening/strengthening in a phased manner at a cost of about Rs. 30,000 crore.”
IncorrectSolution: c.
“In addition to this, about 1500 old and worn down bridges will also be improved by replacement/widening/strengthening in a phased manner at a cost of about Rs. 30,000 crore.”
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
2 pointsWith regard to the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Bill, 2016, consider the following statements:
- It makes proof of Aadhaar necessary for receipt of certain subsidies, benefits and services
- Biometric information of citizens can be made public for purposes as specified by the regulations
- The Aadhaar number will not be considered as proof of citizenship
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
2 pointsIndia’s infrastructure is susceptible to different kinds of digital intrusions. Which of the following is/are NOT correctly defined?
- Cybercrime – involves intruding into systems to steal information of strategic or commercial value
- Attacks – systematic digital assault on India’s critical installations
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectSolution: c.
Both are incorrect.
Espionage: which involves intruding into systems to steal information of strategic or commercial value
Cybercrime: referring to electronic fraud or other acts of serious criminal consequence
Attacks: intended at disrupting services or systems for a temporary period
War: caused by a large-scale and systematic digital assault on India’s critical installationsIncorrectSolution: c.
Both are incorrect.
Espionage: which involves intruding into systems to steal information of strategic or commercial value
Cybercrime: referring to electronic fraud or other acts of serious criminal consequence
Attacks: intended at disrupting services or systems for a temporary period
War: caused by a large-scale and systematic digital assault on India’s critical installations - Question 6 of 7
6. Question
2 pointsThe Tallinn Manual is
CorrectSolution: b.
“The Tallinn Manual (originally entitled, Tallinn Manual on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Warfare) is an academic, non-binding study on how international law (in particular the jus ad bellum and international humanitarian law) applies to cyber conflicts and cyber warfare.”
IncorrectSolution: b.
“The Tallinn Manual (originally entitled, Tallinn Manual on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Warfare) is an academic, non-binding study on how international law (in particular the jus ad bellum and international humanitarian law) applies to cyber conflicts and cyber warfare.”
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
2 pointsThe 1991 volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo is said to have injected 20 megatonnes of Sulphur Dioxide into the stratosphere, cooling the globe significantly for a couple of years. Where is this volcano located?
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