QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,23 January 2019
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 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
- It is an international non-profit organization that undertakes scientific research for development.
- It is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Its approach is through partnershipsand with an Inclusive Market Oriented Development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is an international organization which conducts agricultural research for rural development, headquartered in Patancheru (Hyderabad) with several regional centers (Bamako (Mali), Nairobi (Kenya)) and research stations (Niamey (Niger), Kano (Nigeria), Lilongwe (Malawi), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)).
Since its inception, host country India has granted a special status to ICRISAT as a UN Organization operating in the Indian Territory making it eligible for special immunities and tax privileges.
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Solution: c)
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is an international organization which conducts agricultural research for rural development, headquartered in Patancheru (Hyderabad) with several regional centers (Bamako (Mali), Nairobi (Kenya)) and research stations (Niamey (Niger), Kano (Nigeria), Lilongwe (Malawi), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)).
Since its inception, host country India has granted a special status to ICRISAT as a UN Organization operating in the Indian Territory making it eligible for special immunities and tax privileges.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Lymphatic filariasis
- It is a viral disease transmitted to humans through mosquitoes.
- It can lead to contraction of body parts in children.
- Over 40% of worldwide cases are found in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. Infection is usually acquired in childhood causing hidden damage to the lymphatic system.
- Lymphatic filariasis impairs the lymphatic system and can lead to the abnormal enlargement of body parts, causing pain, severe disability and social stigma.
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Solution: c)
Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. Infection is usually acquired in childhood causing hidden damage to the lymphatic system.
- Lymphatic filariasis impairs the lymphatic system and can lead to the abnormal enlargement of body parts, causing pain, severe disability and social stigma.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Methanol
- Methanol can be used as transportation fuel and not as cooking fuel
- Methanol is a clean-burning fuelthat produces zero smog-causing emissions and can improve air quality and related human health issues.
- It can be produced from renewable sources also.
- As a high-octane vehicle fuel, methanol offers excellent acceleration and power.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
- Methanol can be used as an energy producing fuel, transportation fuel and cooking fuel, cutting down India’s oil import bill by an estimated 20% over the next few years. Unlike CNG, using methanol as a transportation fuel would require minimal alteration in the vehicles.
- Methanol is a clean-burning fuel that produces fewer smog-causing emissions — such as sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter — and can improve air quality and related human health issues.
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Solution: b)
- Methanol can be used as an energy producing fuel, transportation fuel and cooking fuel, cutting down India’s oil import bill by an estimated 20% over the next few years. Unlike CNG, using methanol as a transportation fuel would require minimal alteration in the vehicles.
- Methanol is a clean-burning fuel that produces fewer smog-causing emissions — such as sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter — and can improve air quality and related human health issues.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about Shaala Siddhi is correct?
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Solution: c)
Shaala Siddhi is a comprehensive instrument for school evaluation leading to school improvement, which was launched in November, 2015.
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Solution: c)
Shaala Siddhi is a comprehensive instrument for school evaluation leading to school improvement, which was launched in November, 2015.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Samagra Shiksha scheme
- It comes under the aegis of Department of Higher education, Ministry of Human Resource Development.
- Samagra Shiksha is an overarching programme that extends from pre-school to post-graduation.
- Focus on enhancing Capacity Building of Teachers.
Select the correct code:
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Solution: b)
Samagra Shiksha is an overarching programme for the school education sector extending from pre-school to class 12. The scheme has been prepared with the broader goal of improving school effectiveness measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and equitable learning outcomes. It subsumes the three Schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE).
It comes under the aegis of Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Human Resource Development.
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Solution: b)
Samagra Shiksha is an overarching programme for the school education sector extending from pre-school to class 12. The scheme has been prepared with the broader goal of improving school effectiveness measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and equitable learning outcomes. It subsumes the three Schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE).
It comes under the aegis of Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Human Resource Development.
