QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 09 August 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.
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 pointsWhich one of the following is not designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also is not on the UNESCO World Network of Man and Biosphere Reserves?
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Solution: d.
In the news (PIB): The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve has become the 11th Biosphere Reserve from India that has been included in the UNESCO designated World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR).
Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve in Sikkim is one of the highest ecosystems in the world, reaching elevations of 1,220 metres above sea-level. It includes a range of ecolines , varying from sub-tropic to Arctic, as well as natural forests in different biomes, that support an immensely rich diversity of forest types and habitats.
The core area of the Biosphere Reserve is a major transboundary Wildlife Protected Area. The southern and central landscape, which makes up 86% of the core area, is situated in the Greater Himalayas. The northern part of the area accounts for 14% is characterized by trans-Himalayan features.
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Solution: d.
In the news (PIB): The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve has become the 11th Biosphere Reserve from India that has been included in the UNESCO designated World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR).
Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve in Sikkim is one of the highest ecosystems in the world, reaching elevations of 1,220 metres above sea-level. It includes a range of ecolines , varying from sub-tropic to Arctic, as well as natural forests in different biomes, that support an immensely rich diversity of forest types and habitats.
The core area of the Biosphere Reserve is a major transboundary Wildlife Protected Area. The southern and central landscape, which makes up 86% of the core area, is situated in the Greater Himalayas. The northern part of the area accounts for 14% is characterized by trans-Himalayan features.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe “Swachh Manch” platform under the Swachh Bharat Mission is primarily meant to enable
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Solution: a.
Swachh Manch will be a web-based platform which aims to bring together every stakeholder contributing to the Swachh Bharat Mission under a common platform. The platform will allow stakeholders to create/invite/participate in volunteering opportunities around neighborhoods. Swachh Manch will enable uploads of pictorial evidence of citizens and organizations participating in the initiatives, as well as record the number of hours volunteered, as acknowledgement of citizens’/organisations’ efforts and contributions to the cause of ‘swachhata’. The Swachh Manch will also be integrated with the existing Swachhata App to act as a citizens’ grievance redressal platform.
PIB;
Incorrect
Solution: a.
Swachh Manch will be a web-based platform which aims to bring together every stakeholder contributing to the Swachh Bharat Mission under a common platform. The platform will allow stakeholders to create/invite/participate in volunteering opportunities around neighborhoods. Swachh Manch will enable uploads of pictorial evidence of citizens and organizations participating in the initiatives, as well as record the number of hours volunteered, as acknowledgement of citizens’/organisations’ efforts and contributions to the cause of ‘swachhata’. The Swachh Manch will also be integrated with the existing Swachhata App to act as a citizens’ grievance redressal platform.
PIB;
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is an end-to-end, one stop online marketplace for the ‘state’, for procurement of common use Goods & Services. It was launched two years ago, with the objective of creating an open, transparent and efficient procurement platform for government. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.More than 80 percent of transactions by volume are done with MSMEs registered on the platform.
2.The Quality Council of India is responsible for ensuring quality compliance of goods and services offered through GeM.
- The average prices of goods and services on the platform are lower by 40 percent.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: b.
Only statement 2 is correct.
In the news (PIB):
- Average savings of 25% achieved across transactions on the platform. (From 2017, PIB: Average prices on GeM are lower by at least 15-20%.)
- GeM has grossed over Rs. 10,000 Crores in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) through more than 6.16 Lacs transactions on the platform.
- GeM has made over 4.2 lakh products available on its platform through a network of over 1.3 lakh sellers and service providers.
- These products and services are being bought by over 25,000 government organisations (Central, State Governments and PSUs) registered on the platform
- More than 40% of transactions by volume are done with MSMEs registered on the platform
- Buyers from across 36 States & Union Territories (UTs) are buying on the platform. 24 States & UTs have signed a formal MoU with GeM to adopt GeM as the core procurement portal in their respective territories.
- Training of over 40 thousand buyers and sellers has been conducted across 28 States & UTs to enable them to seamlessly operate the platform.
Incorrect
Solution: b.
Only statement 2 is correct.
In the news (PIB):
- Average savings of 25% achieved across transactions on the platform. (From 2017, PIB: Average prices on GeM are lower by at least 15-20%.)
- GeM has grossed over Rs. 10,000 Crores in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) through more than 6.16 Lacs transactions on the platform.
- GeM has made over 4.2 lakh products available on its platform through a network of over 1.3 lakh sellers and service providers.
- These products and services are being bought by over 25,000 government organisations (Central, State Governments and PSUs) registered on the platform
- More than 40% of transactions by volume are done with MSMEs registered on the platform
- Buyers from across 36 States & Union Territories (UTs) are buying on the platform. 24 States & UTs have signed a formal MoU with GeM to adopt GeM as the core procurement portal in their respective territories.
- Training of over 40 thousand buyers and sellers has been conducted across 28 States & UTs to enable them to seamlessly operate the platform.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Recently launched Mobile Application – under ministry
- ReUnite – Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Khan Prahari – Ministry of Coal
- Niryat Mitra – Ministry of Finance
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: b.
ReUnite (PIB) – Bachpan Bachao Andolan and Capgemini
This app helps to track and trace missing and abandoned children in India. Parents and citizens can upload pictures of children, and provide detailed description like name, birth mark, address, report to the police station, search and identify missing kids.
Khan Prahari (PIB) – Minitsry of Coal
It is a tool for reporting any activity taking place related to illegal coal mining like rat hole mining, pilferage etc. One can upload geo-tagged photographs of the incident along with textual information directly to the system. The complainant can also track his complaint through the system.
Niryat Mitra (PIB) – Ministry of Commerce and Industry
It provides wide range of information required to undertake international trade right from the policy provisions for export and import, applicable GST rate, available export incentives, tariff, preferential tariff, market access requirements.
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Incorrect
Solution: b.
ReUnite (PIB) – Bachpan Bachao Andolan and Capgemini
This app helps to track and trace missing and abandoned children in India. Parents and citizens can upload pictures of children, and provide detailed description like name, birth mark, address, report to the police station, search and identify missing kids.
Khan Prahari (PIB) – Minitsry of Coal
It is a tool for reporting any activity taking place related to illegal coal mining like rat hole mining, pilferage etc. One can upload geo-tagged photographs of the incident along with textual information directly to the system. The complainant can also track his complaint through the system.
Niryat Mitra (PIB) – Ministry of Commerce and Industry
It provides wide range of information required to undertake international trade right from the policy provisions for export and import, applicable GST rate, available export incentives, tariff, preferential tariff, market access requirements.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsUnder the Foreigners (Restricted) Areas Order, 1963, which of the following areas have been declared as ‘Restricted’ areas?
1.Parts of the state of Sikkim
2.Andaman and Nicobar Islands
3.Lakshadweep
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: a.
In the news (TH): 29 inhabited islands of Andaman and Nicobar have been excluded from the restricted area permit (RAP) notified under the Foreigners (Restricted Areas) Order, 1963, till December 31, 2022, subject to certain conditions.
However, citizens of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan and foreign nationals having their origin in these countries would continue to require RAP to visit the Union Territory, the official said. For visiting Mayabunder and Diglipur, citizens of Myanmar will continue to require RAP, which shall be issued only with the prior approval of the ministry.
MHA: Protected and Restricted Areas;
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Solution: a.
In the news (TH): 29 inhabited islands of Andaman and Nicobar have been excluded from the restricted area permit (RAP) notified under the Foreigners (Restricted Areas) Order, 1963, till December 31, 2022, subject to certain conditions.
However, citizens of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan and foreign nationals having their origin in these countries would continue to require RAP to visit the Union Territory, the official said. For visiting Mayabunder and Diglipur, citizens of Myanmar will continue to require RAP, which shall be issued only with the prior approval of the ministry.
MHA: Protected and Restricted Areas;
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