QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 10 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 about United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women)
- It was established in 1990 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to accelerate progress on meeting women needs worldwide.
- It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goalsa reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life.
- Recently Sushma Swaraj was appointed as Deputy Executive Director of UN-Women for Resource Management, Sustainability and Partnerships.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) recently appointed Indian-origin Anita Bhatia as Deputy Executive Director of United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) for Resource Management, Sustainability and Partnerships.
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.
UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on four strategic priorities:
- Women lead, participate in and benefit equallyfrom governance systems
- Women have income security, decent work and economic autonomy
- All women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence
- Women and girls contribute to and have greater influence in building sustainable peace and resilience, and benefit equally from the prevention of natural disasters and conflicts and humanitarian action
UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality, and in all deliberations and agreements linked to the 2030 Agenda. The entity works to position gender equality as fundamental to the Sustainable Development Goals, and a more inclusive world.
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Solution: c)
United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) recently appointed Indian-origin Anita Bhatia as Deputy Executive Director of United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) for Resource Management, Sustainability and Partnerships.
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.
UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on four strategic priorities:
- Women lead, participate in and benefit equallyfrom governance systems
- Women have income security, decent work and economic autonomy
- All women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence
- Women and girls contribute to and have greater influence in building sustainable peace and resilience, and benefit equally from the prevention of natural disasters and conflicts and humanitarian action
UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality, and in all deliberations and agreements linked to the 2030 Agenda. The entity works to position gender equality as fundamental to the Sustainable Development Goals, and a more inclusive world.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsRecently which country adopted the “National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031”?
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Solution: c)
The UAE Cabinet adopted the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 during its meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.
One of the most important initiatives is the development of the first ‘National Wellbeing Observatory’ to support the policymaking process.
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Solution: c)
The UAE Cabinet adopted the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 during its meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.
One of the most important initiatives is the development of the first ‘National Wellbeing Observatory’ to support the policymaking process.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS)
1. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has instituted a new award called Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) from year 2019.
2. It is to recognise the contribution of media in spreading the message of Yoga.
3. International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on 21 June since its inception in 2014.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Ministry of I&B has instituted the First Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) from 2019 to mark the contribution of media in spreading the message of Yoga.
International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on 21 June since its inception in 2015.
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Solution: a)
Ministry of I&B has instituted the First Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) from 2019 to mark the contribution of media in spreading the message of Yoga.
International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on 21 June since its inception in 2015.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Securities and Exchange Board of India.
- SEBI is a statutory body under the provisions of Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.
- It is a quasi-legislative, quasi-executive and quasi-judicial body.
- There is an appeal process against a SEBI order to create accountability and the first appeal lies directly to the Supreme Court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulator for the securities market in India. It was established in 1988 and given statutory powers on 30 January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992.
If an entity wants to appeal against a Sebi order, it approaches Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), which is a three-member bench. A second appeal lies directly to the Supreme Court.
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Solution: b)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulator for the securities market in India. It was established in 1988 and given statutory powers on 30 January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992.
If an entity wants to appeal against a Sebi order, it approaches Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), which is a three-member bench. A second appeal lies directly to the Supreme Court.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the powers and functions of Securities and Exchange Board of India.
- Registering and regulating the working of venture capital funds and collective investment schemes, including mutual funds.
- Promoting investors‘ education and training of intermediaries of securities markets.
- Promoting insider trading in securities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate seamless sharing of data and information for carrying out scrutiny, inspection, investigation and prosecution.
The Preamble of the Securities and Exchange Board of India describes the basic functions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India as “…to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market and for matters connected there with or incidental there to”.
Statement 3 – prohibiting insider trading in securities.
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Solution: c)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate seamless sharing of data and information for carrying out scrutiny, inspection, investigation and prosecution.
The Preamble of the Securities and Exchange Board of India describes the basic functions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India as “…to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market and for matters connected there with or incidental there to”.
Statement 3 – prohibiting insider trading in securities.
