QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 26 November 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.
Please try to enjoy questions, discuss the concepts and facts they try to test from you and suggest improvements.
Hope you enjoy this quiz. If you like it, then please share it. Thank you.
INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2019
Quiz-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
The following Quiz is based on the Hindu, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam.
To view Solutions, follow these instructions:
-
Click on – ‘Start Quiz’ button
-
Solve Questions
-
Click on ‘Quiz Summary’ button
-
Click on ‘Finish Quiz’ button
-
Now click on ‘View Questions’ button – here you will see solutions and links.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Air-independent propulsion (AIP).
- Air-independent propulsion (AIP) is a marine propulsion technology that allows a non-nuclear submarine to operate without access to atmospheric oxygen.
- Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) has a force multiplier effect on the lethality of a diesel-electric submarine as it enhances the submerged endurance of the boat, several folds.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Air-independent propulsion (AIP) is any marine propulsion technology that allows a non-nuclear submarine to operate without access to atmospheric oxygen. AIP can augment or replace the diesel-electric propulsion system of non-nuclear vessels.
Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) has a force multiplier effect on the lethality of a diesel-electric submarine as it enhances the submerged endurance of the boat, several folds.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
Air-independent propulsion (AIP) is any marine propulsion technology that allows a non-nuclear submarine to operate without access to atmospheric oxygen. AIP can augment or replace the diesel-electric propulsion system of non-nuclear vessels.
Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) has a force multiplier effect on the lethality of a diesel-electric submarine as it enhances the submerged endurance of the boat, several folds.
-
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Green Climate Fund.
- Green Climate Fund was set up under the Kyoto Protocolto channel funding from developed countries to developing countries to allow them to mitigate climate change.
- The Fund’s investments can be in the form of grants, loans, equity or guarantees.
- When the Paris Agreement was reached in 2015, the Green Climate Fund was given an important role in serving the agreement and supporting the goal of keeping climate change well below 2 degrees Celsius.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Green Climate Fund was set up by the 194 countries who are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010, as part of the Convention’s financial mechanism. It aims to deliver equal amounts of funding to mitigation and adaptation, while being guided by the Convention’s principles and provisions.
When the Paris Agreement was reached in 2015, the Green Climate Fund was given an important role in serving the agreement and supporting the goal of keeping climate change well below 2 degrees Celsius.
The Fund pays particular attention to the needs of societies that are highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, in particular Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and African States.
The Fund’s investments can be in the form of grants, loans, equity or guarantees.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Green Climate Fund was set up by the 194 countries who are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010, as part of the Convention’s financial mechanism. It aims to deliver equal amounts of funding to mitigation and adaptation, while being guided by the Convention’s principles and provisions.
When the Paris Agreement was reached in 2015, the Green Climate Fund was given an important role in serving the agreement and supporting the goal of keeping climate change well below 2 degrees Celsius.
The Fund pays particular attention to the needs of societies that are highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, in particular Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and African States.
The Fund’s investments can be in the form of grants, loans, equity or guarantees.
-
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
GI Product State
- Shahi Litchi West Bengal
- Kadaknath chicken meat Madhya Pradesh
- Etikoppaka toys Telangana
- Adilabad dokra Telangana
Select the correct code:
Correct
Solution: c)
Shahi Litchi – Bihar
Kadaknath chicken meat – Madhya Pradesh
Etikoppaka toys – Andhra Pradesh
Adilabad dokra – Telangana
Incorrect
Solution: c)
Shahi Litchi – Bihar
Kadaknath chicken meat – Madhya Pradesh
Etikoppaka toys – Andhra Pradesh
Adilabad dokra – Telangana
-
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP).
- South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is an arm of Asian Development Bank to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region.
- SACEP supports national government’s efforts for environmental protection and sustainable development.
- Afghanistan, India and Pakistan are the member countries of SACEP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is an inter-governmental organization, established in 1982 by the governments of South Asia to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region. SACEP member countries are Afghanistan , Bangladesh , Bhutan , India , Maldives , Nepal , Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Since its creation, SACEP has implemented a number of projects and programmes in the areas of environment education, environment legislation, biodiversity, air pollution, and the protection and management of the coastal environment. SACEP is also secretariat for the South Asian Seas Programme.
The Malé Declaration on control and prevention of air pollution and its likely transboundary effects for South Asia is another significant efforts which encourages intergovernmental cooperation to combat the transboundary air pollution problem.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is an inter-governmental organization, established in 1982 by the governments of South Asia to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region. SACEP member countries are Afghanistan , Bangladesh , Bhutan , India , Maldives , Nepal , Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Since its creation, SACEP has implemented a number of projects and programmes in the areas of environment education, environment legislation, biodiversity, air pollution, and the protection and management of the coastal environment. SACEP is also secretariat for the South Asian Seas Programme.
The Malé Declaration on control and prevention of air pollution and its likely transboundary effects for South Asia is another significant efforts which encourages intergovernmental cooperation to combat the transboundary air pollution problem.
-
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Strategic Disinvestment Process.
- Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) under the Ministry of Finance is the nodal department for the strategic stake sale.
- DIPAM and NITI Aayog will jointly identify PSUs for strategic disinvestment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
- Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) under the Ministry of Finance has been made the nodal department for the strategic stake sale.
- This was done with a view to streamlining and speeding up the process and reducing the role of administrative ministries.
- DIPAM and NITI Aayog will now jointly identify PSUs for strategic disinvestment.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
- Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) under the Ministry of Finance has been made the nodal department for the strategic stake sale.
- This was done with a view to streamlining and speeding up the process and reducing the role of administrative ministries.
- DIPAM and NITI Aayog will now jointly identify PSUs for strategic disinvestment.