QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 01 June 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.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding India’s GDP growth and Unemployment rate
- India’s quarterly GDP growth slumped to five-year low of 3.83% in the last quarter of financial Year 2019.
- The unemployment rate in the country rose to a 45 year high of1% in 2017-18.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: B
India’s quarterly GDP growth slumped to five-year low of 5.83% in the last quarter of Financial Year 2019. India’s GDP grew at 5.8% in the JanuaryMarch 2019 quarter, dragging down the full year growth to a fiveyear low of 6.8%. The unemployment rate in the country rose to a 45year high of 6.1% in 201718, as per official data released on the first day of the second term of the Modi government.
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Solution: B
India’s quarterly GDP growth slumped to five-year low of 5.83% in the last quarter of Financial Year 2019. India’s GDP grew at 5.8% in the JanuaryMarch 2019 quarter, dragging down the full year growth to a fiveyear low of 6.8%. The unemployment rate in the country rose to a 45year high of 6.1% in 201718, as per official data released on the first day of the second term of the Modi government.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Defence Fund
- It was set up to take charge of voluntary donations in cash and kind received for promotion of the national defence effort, and to decide on their utilization.
- The Fund is administered by an Executive Committee, with Defence Minister as Chairperson, and Finance & Home Ministers as Members
- The fund is entirely dependent on voluntary contributions from the public and does not get any budgetary support.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
The National Defence Fund was set up to take charge of voluntary donations in cash and kind received for promotion of the national defence effort, and to decide on their utilisation.
The Fund is used for the welfare of the members of the Armed Forces (including Para Military Forces) and their dependents. The Fund is administered by an Executive Committee, with PM as Chairperson, and Defence, Finance and Home Ministers as Members.
Finance Minister is the Treasurer of the Fund and the Joint Secretary, PMO dealing with the subject is Secretary of the Executive Committee. Accounts of the Fund are kept with the Reserve Bank of India.
The fund is entirely dependent on voluntary contributions from the public and does not get any budgetary support.
The fund accepts online contributions. Such contributions can be made through the website i.e. ndf.gov.in, pmindia.gov.in and http://www.onlinesbi.com website of State Bank of India. Collection account number is 11084239799 with State Bank of India, Institutional Division, 4th Floor, Parliament Street, New Delhi.The fund has also been allotted a Permanent Account Number (PAN) AAAGN0009F.
https://ndf.gov.in/aboutndf.php
In News: Scholarship for wards of defence personnel hiked.
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Solution: C
The National Defence Fund was set up to take charge of voluntary donations in cash and kind received for promotion of the national defence effort, and to decide on their utilisation.
The Fund is used for the welfare of the members of the Armed Forces (including Para Military Forces) and their dependents. The Fund is administered by an Executive Committee, with PM as Chairperson, and Defence, Finance and Home Ministers as Members.
Finance Minister is the Treasurer of the Fund and the Joint Secretary, PMO dealing with the subject is Secretary of the Executive Committee. Accounts of the Fund are kept with the Reserve Bank of India.
The fund is entirely dependent on voluntary contributions from the public and does not get any budgetary support.
The fund accepts online contributions. Such contributions can be made through the website i.e. ndf.gov.in, pmindia.gov.in and http://www.onlinesbi.com website of State Bank of India. Collection account number is 11084239799 with State Bank of India, Institutional Division, 4th Floor, Parliament Street, New Delhi.The fund has also been allotted a Permanent Account Number (PAN) AAAGN0009F.
https://ndf.gov.in/aboutndf.php
In News: Scholarship for wards of defence personnel hiked.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Seven Summits Challenge
- Seven Summits are the highest mountains of each of the seven continents.
- Aconcagua is one of the highest Mountains located in South America.
- Denali Mountains are located in Alaska.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: D
The Seven Summits are the highest mountains of each of the seven continents. Climbing to the summit of all of them is regarded as a mountaineering challenge, first achieved on 30 April 1985 by Richard Bass. The Seven Summits achievement has become noted as an exploration and mountaineering accomplishment.
In news: Ongole mountaineer gearing up to conquer Mount Koscuiszko in August
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Solution: D
The Seven Summits are the highest mountains of each of the seven continents. Climbing to the summit of all of them is regarded as a mountaineering challenge, first achieved on 30 April 1985 by Richard Bass. The Seven Summits achievement has become noted as an exploration and mountaineering accomplishment.
In news: Ongole mountaineer gearing up to conquer Mount Koscuiszko in August
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- It can impose fine up to 5 lakhs on individuals, institutions and state agencies.
- NGT is established under Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
The National Green Tribunal has been established on 18.10.2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of ₹25 lakh each on the States of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal for not taking adequate steps to curb pollution in the river Ganga.
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Solution: C
The National Green Tribunal has been established on 18.10.2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of ₹25 lakh each on the States of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal for not taking adequate steps to curb pollution in the river Ganga.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding S400 Triumf missile
- India had committed to purchase S400 Triumf long range missile defence shield from Russia.
- India got waiver from U.S. sanctions and can go ahead with its purchase of the S400 Triumf missile shield from Russia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: A
India should not assume it will get a waiver from U.S. sanctions if it goes ahead with its purchase of the S400 Triumf missile shield from Russia, Washington made it clear on Thursday.
The purchase could also hamper the future of IndoU.S. defence relationship, an official said. India had committed last October to purchasing a Russian S400 Triumf longrange missile defence shield for about $5 billion.
The deal has run the risk of attracting sanctions from the U.S. under a 2017 law — the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
In News: U.S. reiterates threat of sanctions over Triumf deal.
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Solution: A
India should not assume it will get a waiver from U.S. sanctions if it goes ahead with its purchase of the S400 Triumf missile shield from Russia, Washington made it clear on Thursday.
The purchase could also hamper the future of IndoU.S. defence relationship, an official said. India had committed last October to purchasing a Russian S400 Triumf longrange missile defence shield for about $5 billion.
The deal has run the risk of attracting sanctions from the U.S. under a 2017 law — the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
In News: U.S. reiterates threat of sanctions over Triumf deal.