QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 31 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.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2017
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsO-SMART is an umbrella scheme recently approved for implementation by the Union Cabinet. It will help address issues directly relating to
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Solution: d.
Implementation of O-SMART will help in addressing issues relating to UN SDG 14, which aims to conserve use of oceans, marine resources for sustainable development.Recognizing the importance of implementing schemes of highly multi-disciplinary in the ocean sector of national interests and international commitments, the ministry is proposing to continue the existing schemes in a focused way as a part of umbrella scheme of (O-SMART). As the resources on land are not adequate enough to meet the future demands, India is also embarking on blue economy for effective and efficient use of the vast ocean resources in a sustainable way, which would require a great deal of information on ocean science, development of technology and providing services.
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Solution: d.
Implementation of O-SMART will help in addressing issues relating to UN SDG 14, which aims to conserve use of oceans, marine resources for sustainable development.Recognizing the importance of implementing schemes of highly multi-disciplinary in the ocean sector of national interests and international commitments, the ministry is proposing to continue the existing schemes in a focused way as a part of umbrella scheme of (O-SMART). As the resources on land are not adequate enough to meet the future demands, India is also embarking on blue economy for effective and efficient use of the vast ocean resources in a sustainable way, which would require a great deal of information on ocean science, development of technology and providing services.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich nations from the following list – comprising of members of SAARC – are also members of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?
1.Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
- Maldives
- Afghanistan
- Pakistan
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: d.
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization comprising seven Member States lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity. This sub-regional organization came into being on 6 June 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration. It constitutes seven Member States: five deriving from South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and two from Southeast Asia, including Myanmar and Thailand. The regional group constitutes a bridge between South and South East Asia and represents a reinforcement of relations among these countries. BIMSTEC has also established a platform for intra-regional cooperation between SAARC and ASEAN members.
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Solution: d.
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization comprising seven Member States lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity. This sub-regional organization came into being on 6 June 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration. It constitutes seven Member States: five deriving from South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and two from Southeast Asia, including Myanmar and Thailand. The regional group constitutes a bridge between South and South East Asia and represents a reinforcement of relations among these countries. BIMSTEC has also established a platform for intra-regional cooperation between SAARC and ASEAN members.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following countries is not a participant in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership talks?
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Solution: b.
10 ASEAN countries and six ASEAN FTA partners namely, India, China, Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand are members of the proposed RCEP.
ASEAN countries include Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Brunei.
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Solution: b.
10 ASEAN countries and six ASEAN FTA partners namely, India, China, Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand are members of the proposed RCEP.
ASEAN countries include Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Brunei.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsIn value terms,
1.Asia accounts for a greater share than Europe and America combined, of India’s annual total export.
2.Asia accounts for a greater share than Europe and America combined, of India’s annual total import.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: c.
These are trends that sustain throughout the year:
During the period 2017-18 (Apr-Oct) (P), the share of Asia comprising of East Asia, ASEAN, West Asia, Other West Asia, North East Asia and South Asia accounted for 49.39 per cent of India’s total exports. The share of America and Europe in India’s exports stood at 21.09 per cent and 19.24 per cent respectively.
Asia accounted for 60.49 per cent of India’s total import during the period 2017-18 (Apr-Oct) (P), followed by Europe (14.78 per cent) and America (11.81 per cent).
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Source: Commerce Ministry Annual Report;
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Solution: c.
These are trends that sustain throughout the year:
During the period 2017-18 (Apr-Oct) (P), the share of Asia comprising of East Asia, ASEAN, West Asia, Other West Asia, North East Asia and South Asia accounted for 49.39 per cent of India’s total exports. The share of America and Europe in India’s exports stood at 21.09 per cent and 19.24 per cent respectively.
Asia accounted for 60.49 per cent of India’s total import during the period 2017-18 (Apr-Oct) (P), followed by Europe (14.78 per cent) and America (11.81 per cent).
Improvisation: PIB;
Source: Commerce Ministry Annual Report;
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe first Asian Games were held in
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Solution: a.
The first Asian Games were held in Delhi, India, 4 – 11 March, 1951. With participants from 11 National Olympics Committees (Afghanistan, Burma Ceylon, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Nepal, The Philippines, Singapore and Thailand), this first Asian Games were officially opened by President Rajendra Prasad at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium, featuring 6 sports branches: athletics, aquatics (swimming, diving, and water polo), basketball cycling (road cycling and track cycling), football, and weightlifting.
Improvisation: Ongoing Asian Games
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Solution: a.
The first Asian Games were held in Delhi, India, 4 – 11 March, 1951. With participants from 11 National Olympics Committees (Afghanistan, Burma Ceylon, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Nepal, The Philippines, Singapore and Thailand), this first Asian Games were officially opened by President Rajendra Prasad at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium, featuring 6 sports branches: athletics, aquatics (swimming, diving, and water polo), basketball cycling (road cycling and track cycling), football, and weightlifting.
Improvisation: Ongoing Asian Games
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