QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 13 April 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 pointsThe Black Sea is bordered by which of the following countries?
- Ukraine
- Turkey
- Greece
- Georgia
Select the correct code:
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Solution: a)
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Solution: a)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Special 301 Report.
- It is prepared annually by the World Bank.
- The Report includes a list of “Priority Foreign Countries”, “Priority Watch List” and a “Watch List” countries which are judged on the basis of intellectual property laws.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
The Special 301 Report is prepared annually by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that identifies trade barriers to United States companies and products due to the intellectual property laws, such as copyright, patents and trademarks, in other countries.
The annual Special 301 Report includes a list of “Priority Foreign Countries”, that are judged to have inadequate intellectual property laws; these countries may be subject to sanctions. In addition, the report contains a “Priority Watch List” and a “Watch List”, containing countries whose intellectual property regimes are deemed of concern.
In its 2018 report, the USTR said that India remains on the Priority Watch List “for lack of sufficient measurable improvements to its IP framework.
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Solution: b)
The Special 301 Report is prepared annually by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that identifies trade barriers to United States companies and products due to the intellectual property laws, such as copyright, patents and trademarks, in other countries.
The annual Special 301 Report includes a list of “Priority Foreign Countries”, that are judged to have inadequate intellectual property laws; these countries may be subject to sanctions. In addition, the report contains a “Priority Watch List” and a “Watch List”, containing countries whose intellectual property regimes are deemed of concern.
In its 2018 report, the USTR said that India remains on the Priority Watch List “for lack of sufficient measurable improvements to its IP framework.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
- It is launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
- Only Central Universities and Government colleges are ranked under NIRF.
- Ranking of institutions will be done once in 3 years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
NIRF 2019 rankings have been released.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has been launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India on 29th September, 2015. This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country.
As decided by the Ministry of HRD, Ranking of institutions of Higher Education will be an annual exercise.
- This year, educational institutions across the country were ranked in nine categories –overall, universities, engineering, colleges, management, pharmacy, medical, architecture and law.
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Solution: c)
NIRF 2019 rankings have been released.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has been launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India on 29th September, 2015. This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country.
As decided by the Ministry of HRD, Ranking of institutions of Higher Education will be an annual exercise.
- This year, educational institutions across the country were ranked in nine categories –overall, universities, engineering, colleges, management, pharmacy, medical, architecture and law.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWho among the following are not eligible to set up small finance banks in India?
- Resident individuals with 5 years of experience in banking and finance.
- Existing Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) owned by residents.
- Companies owned and controlled by NRIs.
Select the correct code:
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Solution: c)
The small finance bank will primarily undertake basic banking activities of acceptance of deposits and lending to unserved and underserved sections including small business units, small and marginal farmers, micro and small industries and unorganised sector entities.
Resident individuals/professionals with 10 years of experience in banking and finance and companies and societies owned and controlled by residents will be eligible to set up small finance banks. Existing Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs), and Local Area Banks (LABs) that are owned and controlled by residents can also opt for conversion into small finance banks.
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Solution: c)
The small finance bank will primarily undertake basic banking activities of acceptance of deposits and lending to unserved and underserved sections including small business units, small and marginal farmers, micro and small industries and unorganised sector entities.
Resident individuals/professionals with 10 years of experience in banking and finance and companies and societies owned and controlled by residents will be eligible to set up small finance banks. Existing Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs), and Local Area Banks (LABs) that are owned and controlled by residents can also opt for conversion into small finance banks.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about SWAYAM Platform.
- It is to take the best teaching learning resources to all.
- Courses delivered through SWAYAM are available free of cost.
- It does not cater to out-of-school education.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
SWAYAM is a programme initiated by Government of India and designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity and quality. The objective of this effort is to take the best teaching learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged.
All the courses are interactive, prepared by the best teachers in the country and are available, free of cost to the residents in India.
SWAYAM seeks to bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy.
In order to ensure best quality content are produced and delivered, nine National Coordinators have been appointed. In that IGNOU is for out of the school students.
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Solution: a)
SWAYAM is a programme initiated by Government of India and designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity and quality. The objective of this effort is to take the best teaching learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged.
All the courses are interactive, prepared by the best teachers in the country and are available, free of cost to the residents in India.
SWAYAM seeks to bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy.
In order to ensure best quality content are produced and delivered, nine National Coordinators have been appointed. In that IGNOU is for out of the school students.
