QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 04 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.
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 regarding The Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- It is a national voluntary organisation of Doctors of Modern Scientific System of Medicine in India.
- Establishment and maintenance of uniform standards for undergraduate medical education is one of the function of Indian Medical Association
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: A
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is a national voluntary organisation of Doctors of Modern Scientific System of Medicine in India, which looks after the interest of doctors as well as the wellbeing of the community at large.
It was established in 1928 as the All India Medical Association, renamed “Indian Medical Association” in 1930. It is a society registered under The Societies Act of India.
Establishment and maintenance of uniform standards for undergraduate medical education is one of the function of Medical Council of India.
In News: IMA constitutes factfinding mission to look into Payal Tadvi’s death
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Solution: A
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is a national voluntary organisation of Doctors of Modern Scientific System of Medicine in India, which looks after the interest of doctors as well as the wellbeing of the community at large.
It was established in 1928 as the All India Medical Association, renamed “Indian Medical Association” in 1930. It is a society registered under The Societies Act of India.
Establishment and maintenance of uniform standards for undergraduate medical education is one of the function of Medical Council of India.
In News: IMA constitutes factfinding mission to look into Payal Tadvi’s death
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
- Central Administrative Tribunal which adjudicates service matters, can exercise the same jurisdiction and powers, as a High Court, in respect of its contempt proceedings.
- Under Article 323A, parliament is empowered to establish administrative tribunals for the adjudication of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services
- There are 17 Benches and 21 Circuit Benches in the Central Administrative Tribunal all over India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: D
The Delhi High Court has held that the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), which adjudicates service matters, can exercise the same jurisdiction and powers, as a High Court, in respect of its contempt proceedings.
A Bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal noted that the Supreme Court in its 2001 judgment has held that Section 17 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, confers jurisdiction on the CAT to punish for its contempt
The Central Administrative Tribunal had been established under Article 323 – A of the Constitution for adjudication of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or other authorities under the control of the Government.
There are 17 Benches and 21 Circuit Benches in the Central Administrative Tribunal all over India. In addition to the Ministries and Departments of Central Government, the Government of India has notified about 214 organizations under section 14 (2) of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 to bring them within the jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal, from time to time. In addition the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench is dealing with the matters of Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
In News: CAT can exercise same powers as HC
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Solution: D
The Delhi High Court has held that the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), which adjudicates service matters, can exercise the same jurisdiction and powers, as a High Court, in respect of its contempt proceedings.
A Bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal noted that the Supreme Court in its 2001 judgment has held that Section 17 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, confers jurisdiction on the CAT to punish for its contempt
The Central Administrative Tribunal had been established under Article 323 – A of the Constitution for adjudication of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or other authorities under the control of the Government.
There are 17 Benches and 21 Circuit Benches in the Central Administrative Tribunal all over India. In addition to the Ministries and Departments of Central Government, the Government of India has notified about 214 organizations under section 14 (2) of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 to bring them within the jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal, from time to time. In addition the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench is dealing with the matters of Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
In News: CAT can exercise same powers as HC
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Security Adviser (NSA)
- All NSAs appointed since the inception of the post in 1998 belong to the either Indian Foreign Service or to the Indian Police Service, and serve at the discretion of the Prime Minister of India.
- The post was created on 19 November 1998 by the Government of I. K. Gujral.
- Recently, NSA got a Cabinet status in the table of precedence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
The government reappointed retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ajit Doval as National Security Adviser (NSA), according him a Cabinet rank. He becomes the first NSA to get Cabinet status in the table of precedence. In his previous stint as an NSA, he had the stature of a Minister of State (MoS).
In News: Ajit Doval reappointed NSA with Cabinet rank
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Solution: C
The government reappointed retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ajit Doval as National Security Adviser (NSA), according him a Cabinet rank. He becomes the first NSA to get Cabinet status in the table of precedence. In his previous stint as an NSA, he had the stature of a Minister of State (MoS).
In News: Ajit Doval reappointed NSA with Cabinet rank
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs
Glacier Located in
- Siachen Jammu and Kashmir
- Pindari Himachal Pradesh
- Rathong Sikkim
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?
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Solution: B
Pindari Glacier Trek is an easy trek in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
In News: Will fulfil your requirements,Rajnath tells jawans in Siachen
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Solution: B
Pindari Glacier Trek is an easy trek in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
In News: Will fulfil your requirements,Rajnath tells jawans in Siachen
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Global Entrepreneurship Summit
- The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2019 is being hosted by the governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
- It is the first edition of the event to be held in the European Union.
- 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit was held in United States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: B
The ninth edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit is all set to roll out in The Hague on Tuesday (June 4), with a number of entrepreneurs from across the world, including 27 from India, gathering to share their insights and showcase their ideas on a world stage.
The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2019 is being hosted by the governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and is the first edition of the event to be held in the European Union.
8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit was held in India.
In News: Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 to have 27 Indian entrants
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Solution: B
The ninth edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit is all set to roll out in The Hague on Tuesday (June 4), with a number of entrepreneurs from across the world, including 27 from India, gathering to share their insights and showcase their ideas on a world stage.
The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2019 is being hosted by the governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and is the first edition of the event to be held in the European Union.
8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit was held in India.
In News: Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 to have 27 Indian entrants