QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
August 18, 2016
Clarifications:
17th August 2016 Quiz (Click Here)
Q5. On Bank Board Bureau –
“The Bureau is mandated to play a critical role in reforming the troubled public sector banks by recommending appointments to leadership positions and boards in those banks and advise them on ways to raise funds and how to go ahead with mergers and acquisitions.”
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/centres-nod-for-bank-board-bureau/article8293334.ece
Q4: On Headline Inflation –
According to Mrunal (Click Here), headline inflation exists for both – CPI as well as WPI. Additionally, if you read the RBI’s Monetary Policy Statements (Click Here and Here), they specifically have referred to ‘Headline CPI Inflation’.
If at all such a question is asked, the preferred answer would be CPI because according to a foot note on this RBI page, “headline inflation is measured by year-on-year changes in all-India CPI Combined (Rural+Urban).” (But please also note that this foot-note was associated with the specific term ‘headline CPI inflation’ and not just ‘headline inflation’.)
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2016
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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘SVEEP’, associated with the Election Commission of India:
- It is a programme to increase voter awareness and participation in electoral processes
- It is organised once every five years, a year before elections to the Lok Sabha
- It is designed according to, among other factors, the cultural profile of each state
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: c.
SVEEP is an on-going process and not a one-off event.
“For making the purpose of publication of draft rolls effective, series of SVEEP events, multiple and periodic meetings with political parties at Taluk, district and state levels and regular press meets may be organized.”
“Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) is a programme of multi interventions through different modes and media designed to educate citizens, electors and voters about the electoral process in order to increase their awareness and participation in the electoral processes. SVEEP is designed according to the socio-economic, cultural and demographic profile of the state as well as history of electoral participation in previous rounds of elections and learning thereof.”
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Solution: c.
SVEEP is an on-going process and not a one-off event.
“For making the purpose of publication of draft rolls effective, series of SVEEP events, multiple and periodic meetings with political parties at Taluk, district and state levels and regular press meets may be organized.”
“Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) is a programme of multi interventions through different modes and media designed to educate citizens, electors and voters about the electoral process in order to increase their awareness and participation in the electoral processes. SVEEP is designed according to the socio-economic, cultural and demographic profile of the state as well as history of electoral participation in previous rounds of elections and learning thereof.”
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
2 pointsWith reference to a radio station named ‘Akashvani Maitree’, consider the following statements:
- It was originally launched as The Bangla Radio Service in 1971 during the Bangladesh Liberation Movement
- It now will be a unique broadcast service whose content would be contributed jointly by India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh
- One of the reasons for its relaunch in a new avatar is to counter the presence of Chinese Radio International
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: c.
“Shri Naidu conveyed to his Bangladesh counterpart that AIR would be launching an exclusive service for Bangladesh and Bengali diaspora titled “Akashvani Maitree” on 23rd August 2016.”
“It now will be a unique broadcast service whose content would be contributed jointly by India and Bangladesh.”
“The re-launch of the channel on 596 KHz has twin objectives, say officials: To counter the presence of CRI (Chinese Radio International with its strong programming) and to attract Bengali-speaking listeners from both countries. Live-streaming of programmes online will cater to the Bengali diaspora.”
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lowkey-launch-likely-for-akashvani-maitree/article8953542.ece
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Solution: c.
“Shri Naidu conveyed to his Bangladesh counterpart that AIR would be launching an exclusive service for Bangladesh and Bengali diaspora titled “Akashvani Maitree” on 23rd August 2016.”
“It now will be a unique broadcast service whose content would be contributed jointly by India and Bangladesh.”
“The re-launch of the channel on 596 KHz has twin objectives, say officials: To counter the presence of CRI (Chinese Radio International with its strong programming) and to attract Bengali-speaking listeners from both countries. Live-streaming of programmes online will cater to the Bengali diaspora.”
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lowkey-launch-likely-for-akashvani-maitree/article8953542.ece
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Question 3 of 6
3. Question
2 pointsSolution: a.
“Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him.”
Chapter 36, Union Territories, Indian Polity 4th Edition by M Laxmikanth
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Solution: a.
“Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him.”
Chapter 36, Union Territories, Indian Polity 4th Edition by M Laxmikanth
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Solution: b.
The P.J. Nayak Committee in its report on governance of Indian Banks had recommended setting up of a BIC or Bank Investment Company, to which the government would have to transfer its holdings.
“Outgoing Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan has stressed the need to improve governance at public sector banks and said the task of appointing top executives and non-official directors in these entities should be left to the Bank Board Bureau (BBB). At present, the Centre appoints the chief executive, executive directors and other board members. Mr. Rajan’s suggestion is in line with the proposals of the P.J. Nayak committee set up by the RBI to look into the issue of governance in Indian banks.”
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
2 points‘TARANG’ mobile app, ‘e-Trans’ and ‘DEEP’ e-bidding web portals are associated with which of the following ministries?
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Solution: b.
“TARANG is a powerful monitoring tool that tracks upcoming transmission projects and monitor the progress of Inter-State & Intra-State transmission systems in the country”
“e-Trans’ web platform for e-bidding and e-reverse auction for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) in transmission projects”
“DEEP (Discovery of Efficient Electricity Price) e-Bidding’ portal for medium term (1-5 years) purchase of power, on the occasion. The Portal will provide a common e-bidding platform with e-reverse auction facility to facilitate nation-wide power procurement through a wider network so as to bring uniformity and transparency in the process of power procurement.”
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=148982
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Solution: b.
“TARANG is a powerful monitoring tool that tracks upcoming transmission projects and monitor the progress of Inter-State & Intra-State transmission systems in the country”
“e-Trans’ web platform for e-bidding and e-reverse auction for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) in transmission projects”
“DEEP (Discovery of Efficient Electricity Price) e-Bidding’ portal for medium term (1-5 years) purchase of power, on the occasion. The Portal will provide a common e-bidding platform with e-reverse auction facility to facilitate nation-wide power procurement through a wider network so as to bring uniformity and transparency in the process of power procurement.”
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=148982
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
2 pointsBhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) recently developed a portable kit for the detection of Chromium contamination of water. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Chromium-3 (Trivalent) is an essential human dietary element
- Chromium-6 (Hexavalent) is, according to the WHO, carcinogenic
- Ingestion of the carcinogenic form of Chromium can cause gastrointestinal disorders whereas its inhalation causes respiratory problems
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: c.
“Chromium is an odorless and tasteless metallic element. Chromium is found naturally in rocks, plants, soil and volcanic dust, and animals.
The most common forms of chromium that occur in natural waters in the environment are:
- Trivalent chromium (chromium-3)
- Chromium-3 is an essential human dietary element. It is found in many vegetables, fruits, meats, grains, and yeast.
- Hexavalent chromium (chromium-6)
- Chromium-6 occurs naturally in the environment from the erosion of natural chromium deposits. It can also be produced by industrial processes.
There are demonstrated instances of chromium being released to the environment by leakage, poor storage, or inadequate industrial waste disposal practices. These forms of chromium can convert back and forth in water and in the human body, depending on environmental conditions. Measuring just one form may not capture all of the chromium that is present.”
“The World Health Organization has classified Cr-6 as carcinogenic and can cause stomach ulcers and cancers and severe damage to kidneys and liver.
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=148984
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https://www.epa.gov/dwstandardsregulations/chromium-drinking-water
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Solution: c.
“Chromium is an odorless and tasteless metallic element. Chromium is found naturally in rocks, plants, soil and volcanic dust, and animals.
The most common forms of chromium that occur in natural waters in the environment are:
- Trivalent chromium (chromium-3)
- Chromium-3 is an essential human dietary element. It is found in many vegetables, fruits, meats, grains, and yeast.
- Hexavalent chromium (chromium-6)
- Chromium-6 occurs naturally in the environment from the erosion of natural chromium deposits. It can also be produced by industrial processes.
There are demonstrated instances of chromium being released to the environment by leakage, poor storage, or inadequate industrial waste disposal practices. These forms of chromium can convert back and forth in water and in the human body, depending on environmental conditions. Measuring just one form may not capture all of the chromium that is present.”
“The World Health Organization has classified Cr-6 as carcinogenic and can cause stomach ulcers and cancers and severe damage to kidneys and liver.
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=148984
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https://www.epa.gov/dwstandardsregulations/chromium-drinking-water
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Question 6 of 6
6. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following industries utilise Chromium?
- Leather
- Steel
- Paint
- Wood
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: d.
“Chromium and its salts are used in the
- leather tanning industry,
- the manufacture of catalysts, pigments and paints, fungicides,
- the ceramic and glass industry,
- photography,
- chrome alloy and chromium metal production, chrome plating, and
- corrosion control”
“Chromium is widely used in various industries like leather, steel, chrome plating, paint manufacturing, wood preservation etc.”
“As per Indian standard IS10500 for drinking water, the maximum permissible concentration of Cr(VI) in drinking water is 50 microgram per litre. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends a still lower permissible concentration of 10 microgram (combined – both Cr-3 and Cr-6) per litre.”
http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/chemicals/chromium.pdf
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Solution: d.
“Chromium and its salts are used in the
- leather tanning industry,
- the manufacture of catalysts, pigments and paints, fungicides,
- the ceramic and glass industry,
- photography,
- chrome alloy and chromium metal production, chrome plating, and
- corrosion control”
“Chromium is widely used in various industries like leather, steel, chrome plating, paint manufacturing, wood preservation etc.”
“As per Indian standard IS10500 for drinking water, the maximum permissible concentration of Cr(VI) in drinking water is 50 microgram per litre. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends a still lower permissible concentration of 10 microgram (combined – both Cr-3 and Cr-6) per litre.”
http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/chemicals/chromium.pdf
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