QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 19 OCTOBER 2017
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz -19 OCTOBER 2017
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
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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 2017. 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 2017
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1. Question
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The Airport Service Quality (ASQ) – the world’s benchmark measure of airport excellence ranked which of the following Indian airport as the top airport for two times consecutively?
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Solution: b
The Jaipur and Srinagar Airport were ranked first and second respectively in ACI (Airports Council International)-ASQ (Airport Service Quality) Survey in the category of 2-5 million passengers.
It was for second consecutive time Jaipur Airport was rated Best Airport in the World in the 2 to 5 million passengers per year traffic volume category. Earlier it was ranked best Airport in 2016 also.
ACI-ASQ Survey is only worldwide programme to survey passengers at airports on their day of travel. Every year it measures passengers’ views on 34 key performance indicators,
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The Jaipur and Srinagar Airport were ranked first and second respectively in ACI (Airports Council International)-ASQ (Airport Service Quality) Survey in the category of 2-5 million passengers.
It was for second consecutive time Jaipur Airport was rated Best Airport in the World in the 2 to 5 million passengers per year traffic volume category. Earlier it was ranked best Airport in 2016 also.
ACI-ASQ Survey is only worldwide programme to survey passengers at airports on their day of travel. Every year it measures passengers’ views on 34 key performance indicators,
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INDRA – A bilateral exercise between India and Russia. It is
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Solution: d.
INDRA-2017 is the first tri-service bilateral exercise between the India and Russia. Indian contingent flew in IL-76 aircraft of the Indian Air Force to Vladivostok comprising of Army and Air Force personnel.
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Solution: d.
INDRA-2017 is the first tri-service bilateral exercise between the India and Russia. Indian contingent flew in IL-76 aircraft of the Indian Air Force to Vladivostok comprising of Army and Air Force personnel.
Question 3 of 5
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Which is the first country to invest in National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)?
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Solution: c.
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is a fund created by the Government of India for enhancing infrastructure financing in the country. The objective of NIIF would be to maximize economic impact mainly through infrastructure development in commercially viable projects, both greenfield and brownfield, including stalled projects.
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Solution: c.
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is a fund created by the Government of India for enhancing infrastructure financing in the country. The objective of NIIF would be to maximize economic impact mainly through infrastructure development in commercially viable projects, both greenfield and brownfield, including stalled projects.
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A species of Rock Geckos found in Kanger valley of Eastern Ghats. Kanger valley lies in
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Solution: a
A distinctly new species of rock dwelling gecko of the Hemidactylus genus has been identified by a group of scientists . The species named Hemidactylus yajurvedi (Kanker Rock Gecko) was discovered from the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh – is the 27th Hemidactylus species known from India.
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A distinctly new species of rock dwelling gecko of the Hemidactylus genus has been identified by a group of scientists . The species named Hemidactylus yajurvedi (Kanker Rock Gecko) was discovered from the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh – is the 27th Hemidactylus species known from India.
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In a rare gesture, the Kaman Aman Setu (bridge of peace) was thrown open. On which river it is built?
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Solution: a.
The Aman Setu links Kashmir with PoK and was constructed to facilitate the launch of the historic bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarnagar. However, the bridge was completely destroyed in an earthquake. The 210-feet bridge, located 120 km north of Srinagar, was reconstructed.
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The Aman Setu links Kashmir with PoK and was constructed to facilitate the launch of the historic bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarnagar. However, the bridge was completely destroyed in an earthquake. The 210-feet bridge, located 120 km north of Srinagar, was reconstructed.
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