QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,02 February 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 pointsIndira Gandhi Prize for peace, disarmament and development for 2018 has been awarded to
Correct
Solution: c)
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the New Delhi (India)-based independent research and advocacy think tank, was awarded the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2018.
CSE has been awarded for “its pioneering work over almost four decades in environmental education and protection, for its steadfast advocacy of measures to combat environmental deterioration, for its success in influencing public policies and programmes that have benefitted social and economic development in India, and for keeping the issue of environmental sustainability at the forefront of national attention and public policy.”
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Solution: c)
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the New Delhi (India)-based independent research and advocacy think tank, was awarded the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2018.
CSE has been awarded for “its pioneering work over almost four decades in environmental education and protection, for its steadfast advocacy of measures to combat environmental deterioration, for its success in influencing public policies and programmes that have benefitted social and economic development in India, and for keeping the issue of environmental sustainability at the forefront of national attention and public policy.”
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following are the members of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation?
- People’s Republic of China
- India
- Japan
- Russia
- The United States
- Republic of Korea
Select the correct code:
Correct
Solution: c)
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. APEC’s 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.
APEC Members
Australia Brunei Darussalam Canada Chile People’s Republic of China Hong Kong, China Indonesia Japan Republic of Korea Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Papua New Guinea Peru The Philippines Russia Singapore Chinese Taipei Thailand The United States Viet Nam Incorrect
Solution: c)
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. APEC’s 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.
APEC Members
Australia Brunei Darussalam Canada Chile People’s Republic of China Hong Kong, China Indonesia Japan Republic of Korea Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Papua New Guinea Peru The Philippines Russia Singapore Chinese Taipei Thailand The United States Viet Nam -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) scheme.
- Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) scheme is for manufacturing amongst micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) only.
- Quality Council of India (QCI) is the National Monitoring & Implementing Unit (NMIU) for implementation of ZED.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The Government has launched “Financial Support to MSMEs in ZED Certification Scheme”.
The objective of the scheme for promotion of Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) manufacturing amongst micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and ZED Assessment for their certification.
Quality Council of India (QCI) is the National Monitoring & Implementing Unit (NMIU) for implementation of ZED.
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Solution: c)
The Government has launched “Financial Support to MSMEs in ZED Certification Scheme”.
The objective of the scheme for promotion of Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) manufacturing amongst micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and ZED Assessment for their certification.
Quality Council of India (QCI) is the National Monitoring & Implementing Unit (NMIU) for implementation of ZED.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development.
- The centre has been opened by the Italian government in association with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO).
- The centre would facilitate coordination among the G7 and African countries to achieve the goals set by the Paris Agreement.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development was inaugurated by the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte at Rome.
- The centre has been opened by the Italian government in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO).
The centre would facilitate coordination among the G7 and African countries on common initiatives in Africa to achieve the goals set by the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda.
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Solution: b)
The Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development was inaugurated by the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte at Rome.
- The centre has been opened by the Italian government in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO).
The centre would facilitate coordination among the G7 and African countries on common initiatives in Africa to achieve the goals set by the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Chilika Lake
- Chilika Lakeis the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest coastal lagoon in the world.
- Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
- The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will have its first regional centre at Barkul in Odisha for better management of the Chilika Lake.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
