QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 03 March 2018
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.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2017
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe International Waterbird Census, of which forms the Asian Waterbird Census a part, is coordinated by
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- Solution: b.
The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is an integral part of the global waterbird monitoring programme, the International Waterbird Census (IWC), coordinated by Wetlands International.
The IWC, coordinated by Wetlands International, is a monitoring programme operating in 143 countries to collect information on the numbers of waterbirds at wetland sites.
International Waterbird Census;
Improvisation: TH: Waterbird species down by half in EGREE region;
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- Solution: b.
The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is an integral part of the global waterbird monitoring programme, the International Waterbird Census (IWC), coordinated by Wetlands International.
The IWC, coordinated by Wetlands International, is a monitoring programme operating in 143 countries to collect information on the numbers of waterbirds at wetland sites.
International Waterbird Census;
Improvisation: TH: Waterbird species down by half in EGREE region;
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe Rule of Law Index which measures rule of law adherence in 113 countries and jurisdictions worldwide is released by
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Solution: d.
The World Justice Project (WJP) is an independent, multidisciplinary and non-profit organization working to advance the rule of law worldwide.
The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index measures countries’ rule of law performance across eight factors (not required to be mugged up): Constraints on Government Powers, Absence of Corruption, Open Government, Fundamental Rights, Order and Security, Regulatory Enforcement, Civil Justice, and Criminal Justice.
In the news: India ranks 62 in the 2017-18 list. With the exception of Afghanistan, which stayed in 111th place, all of the countries in the South Asian region improved in the global ranks. Nepal is the top performer in the index; it is ranked 58.
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Solution: d.
The World Justice Project (WJP) is an independent, multidisciplinary and non-profit organization working to advance the rule of law worldwide.
The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index measures countries’ rule of law performance across eight factors (not required to be mugged up): Constraints on Government Powers, Absence of Corruption, Open Government, Fundamental Rights, Order and Security, Regulatory Enforcement, Civil Justice, and Criminal Justice.
In the news: India ranks 62 in the 2017-18 list. With the exception of Afghanistan, which stayed in 111th place, all of the countries in the South Asian region improved in the global ranks. Nepal is the top performer in the index; it is ranked 58.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe CRISIL Inclusix financial inclusion index measures progress on financial inclusion based on which among the following dimensions?
1.Branch penetration
2.Deposit penetration
- Credit penetration
- Insurance penetration
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: d.
A mains-oriented question.
- India’s first financial inclusion index was launched in 2013 with the objective of becoming a crucial gauge and policy input.
- It is based on four dimensions—branch penetration, deposit penetration, credit penetration and insurance penetration.
- CRISIL Inclusix measures progress on financial inclusion down to the level of each of the 666 districts in the country, and is based on data provided by the RBI, the MicroFinance Institution Network, and the Insurance Information Bureau of India.
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Solution: d.
A mains-oriented question.
- India’s first financial inclusion index was launched in 2013 with the objective of becoming a crucial gauge and policy input.
- It is based on four dimensions—branch penetration, deposit penetration, credit penetration and insurance penetration.
- CRISIL Inclusix measures progress on financial inclusion down to the level of each of the 666 districts in the country, and is based on data provided by the RBI, the MicroFinance Institution Network, and the Insurance Information Bureau of India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is
1.Aimed at generating self-employment opportunities in the non-farm sector
2.Being implemented to help only unemployed rural youth
3.Implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: a.
PMEGP is a major credit-linked subsidy programme being implemented by the Ministry of MSME since 2008-09. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is the nodal implementation agency at the national level.
The Scheme is aimed at generating self-employment opportunities through establishment of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector by helping traditional artisans and unemployed youth in rural as well as urban areas.
In the news: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs recently approved the continuation of PMEGP beyond the 12th Plan for three years from 2017-18 to 2019-20 with a total outlay of Rs.5,500 crore. It will create sustainable estimated employment opportunities for 15 lakh persons in these three financial years.
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Solution: a.
PMEGP is a major credit-linked subsidy programme being implemented by the Ministry of MSME since 2008-09. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is the nodal implementation agency at the national level.
The Scheme is aimed at generating self-employment opportunities through establishment of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector by helping traditional artisans and unemployed youth in rural as well as urban areas.
In the news: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs recently approved the continuation of PMEGP beyond the 12th Plan for three years from 2017-18 to 2019-20 with a total outlay of Rs.5,500 crore. It will create sustainable estimated employment opportunities for 15 lakh persons in these three financial years.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe New Swajal Project, recently in the news, is
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Solution: b.
- Swajal: A community-owned drinking water programme for sustained drinking water supply.
- Gangotri as Swachh Iconic Places project: ONGC with its CSR fund will help in taking Gangotri to a higher level of cleanliness.
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Solution: b.
- Swajal: A community-owned drinking water programme for sustained drinking water supply.
- Gangotri as Swachh Iconic Places project: ONGC with its CSR fund will help in taking Gangotri to a higher level of cleanliness.
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