QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 30 July 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 Internet Saathi programme.
- Internet Saathi programme is a digital literacy initiative of Google India and Tata Trusts, aimed at empowering women all over India.
- Women who are BPL card holders are provided free smart phones.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Internet Saathi programme, a digital literacy initiative of Google India and Tata Trusts, aimed at empowering women in rural India. The programme aims to train Saathis in villages that can in turn help educate other women from their village in the use of the internet.
Women trained under this initiative have started their own micro-business such as stitching, honeybee farming, and beauty parlours. Many under programme are also driving awareness for issues like girl child education, menstrual hygiene and more within their communities.
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Solution: d)
Internet Saathi programme, a digital literacy initiative of Google India and Tata Trusts, aimed at empowering women in rural India. The programme aims to train Saathis in villages that can in turn help educate other women from their village in the use of the internet.
Women trained under this initiative have started their own micro-business such as stitching, honeybee farming, and beauty parlours. Many under programme are also driving awareness for issues like girl child education, menstrual hygiene and more within their communities.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 points“Find the Incredible You” campaign is launched by?
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Solution: d)
The Incredible India “Find the Incredible You” campaign released globally by the Ministry of Tourism during 2018-19 has been declared winner of the PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Gold Award 2019 in the “Marketing – Primary Government Destination” category.
To take the Campaigns to the next level, the ‘Incredible India 2.0’ Campaign was launched in September 2017, which marks a shift from generic promotions undertaken across the world to market specific promotional plans and content creation. The campaign focuses on digital and social media and the promotion of Niche Tourism products of the country.
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Solution: d)
The Incredible India “Find the Incredible You” campaign released globally by the Ministry of Tourism during 2018-19 has been declared winner of the PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Gold Award 2019 in the “Marketing – Primary Government Destination” category.
To take the Campaigns to the next level, the ‘Incredible India 2.0’ Campaign was launched in September 2017, which marks a shift from generic promotions undertaken across the world to market specific promotional plans and content creation. The campaign focuses on digital and social media and the promotion of Niche Tourism products of the country.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about International Court of Justice (ICJ).
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial body of the UN.
- The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges elected to five-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.
- Judges are not eligible for re-election.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial body of the UN. Established in 1946 to replace the Permanent Court of International Justice, the ICJ mainly operates under the statute of its predecessor, which is included in the UN Charter.
It has two primary functions: to settle legal disputes submitted by States in accordance with established international laws, and to act as an advisory board on issues submitted to it by authorized international organizations.
Members of the Court:
The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. These organs vote simultaneously but separately. In order to be elected, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of the votes in both bodies. In order to ensure a measure of continuity, one third of the Court is elected every three years. Judges are eligible for re-election.
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Solution: b)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial body of the UN. Established in 1946 to replace the Permanent Court of International Justice, the ICJ mainly operates under the statute of its predecessor, which is included in the UN Charter.
It has two primary functions: to settle legal disputes submitted by States in accordance with established international laws, and to act as an advisory board on issues submitted to it by authorized international organizations.
Members of the Court:
The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. These organs vote simultaneously but separately. In order to be elected, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of the votes in both bodies. In order to ensure a measure of continuity, one third of the Court is elected every three years. Judges are eligible for re-election.
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4. Question
1 pointsChundan vallam, recently seen in news is a
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Solution: a)
The Champions Boat League (CBL) has been conceived by tourism officials in Kerala on the model of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to transform the state’s legendary and historically-significant ‘vallamkali’ (snake boat races) into a world-class sporting event.
Chundan vallam (‘beaked boat’), known outside Kerala as Kerala snake boats, are one of the icons of Kerala culture used in the Vallamkali boat race.
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Solution: a)
The Champions Boat League (CBL) has been conceived by tourism officials in Kerala on the model of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to transform the state’s legendary and historically-significant ‘vallamkali’ (snake boat races) into a world-class sporting event.
Chundan vallam (‘beaked boat’), known outside Kerala as Kerala snake boats, are one of the icons of Kerala culture used in the Vallamkali boat race.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Jaipur city.
- Pink City Jaipur was recently declared as UNESCO world heritage site.
- The historic walled city of Jaipur was founded under the patronage of Sawai Jai Singh II.
- During late medieval period, Jaipur City was exceptional in trade in South Asia.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
India gets its 38th UNESCO World HERITAGE SITE as Pink City Jaipur.
The historic walled city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 AD under the patronage of Sawai Jai Singh II. It serves as the capital city of the culturally-rich state of Rajasthan.
Jaipur City is an exceptional example of a late medieval trade town in South Asia and defined new concepts for a thriving trade and commercial hub. In addition, the city is associated with living traditions in the form of crafts that have national and international recognition
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Solution: d)
India gets its 38th UNESCO World HERITAGE SITE as Pink City Jaipur.
The historic walled city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 AD under the patronage of Sawai Jai Singh II. It serves as the capital city of the culturally-rich state of Rajasthan.
Jaipur City is an exceptional example of a late medieval trade town in South Asia and defined new concepts for a thriving trade and commercial hub. In addition, the city is associated with living traditions in the form of crafts that have national and international recognition