QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 20 OCTOBER 2017
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz -20 OCTOBER 2017
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
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 2018. 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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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 points
Which of the following pollutants are considered for Air Quality Index in India?
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen Dioxide
Sulphur Dioxide
Carbon Monoxide
Ozone
Ammonia
Lead
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Solution: c
The pollutants considered are PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb.
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Solution: c
The pollutants considered are PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements
1) Kedarnath temple is situated on the shores of Alaknanda River.
2) Madhvacharya was believed to have revived Kedarnath temple.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d
Explanation:
The temple is situated on Mandakini River, a tributary of Ganga River.
Shankaracharya was believed to have revived the temple.
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Solution: d
Explanation:
The temple is situated on Mandakini River, a tributary of Ganga River.
Shankaracharya was believed to have revived the temple.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements
1) Indian Air Force Touchdown Drill will be held on Yamuna Expressway.
2) Yamuna Expressway is not the longest Expressway in India.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b
Explanation:
The Lucknow-Agra Expressway will play host to the Indian Air Force (IAF) Touchdown Drill on October 24. It is also the longest (302 km) expressway in India. Yamuna Express way is the second longest (165 km) expressway.
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Solution: b
Explanation:
The Lucknow-Agra Expressway will play host to the Indian Air Force (IAF) Touchdown Drill on October 24. It is also the longest (302 km) expressway in India. Yamuna Express way is the second longest (165 km) expressway.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 points
Indian-origin Labour MP is urging British parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to come together to support his parliamentary motion pushing for a formal apology from the British government for
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Solution: a
Explanation:
Mr. Virendra Sharma, the Labour MP for Ealing Southall, tabled the Early Day Motion — a formal parliamentary means for MPs to draw attention to an issue — earlier this week, and has so far attracted 8 signatories from across the political spectrum, including Labour, the Conservatives, the Scottish National Party, the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland.
“This event [the massacre] does not represent modern British values,” the motion says.
Mr. Sharma said he expected to garner further political support.
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Solution: a
Explanation:
Mr. Virendra Sharma, the Labour MP for Ealing Southall, tabled the Early Day Motion — a formal parliamentary means for MPs to draw attention to an issue — earlier this week, and has so far attracted 8 signatories from across the political spectrum, including Labour, the Conservatives, the Scottish National Party, the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland.
“This event [the massacre] does not represent modern British values,” the motion says.
Mr. Sharma said he expected to garner further political support.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 points
Which of the following can accept the deposits under Small Savings Schemes?
Post Offices
State Bank of India
Axis Bank
ICICI Bank
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Solution: c
Explanation:
In order to encourage savings, the government has allowed all Public Sector Banks and top three private sector lenders (ICICI, HDFC and Axis banks) to accept deposits under various small savings schemes like National Savings Certificate (NSC), recurring deposits and monthly income plan.
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Solution: c
Explanation:
In order to encourage savings, the government has allowed all Public Sector Banks and top three private sector lenders (ICICI, HDFC and Axis banks) to accept deposits under various small savings schemes like National Savings Certificate (NSC), recurring deposits and monthly income plan.
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