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These questions will be different than our regular current affairs quiz. These questions are framed to TEST how well you have read and revised Insights Current Affairs on daily basis.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Oxfam International is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice.
- Its Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. It was formed in 1995 by a group of non-governmental organisationsto share knowledge and resources and combine their efforts in the fight against poverty, injustice and inequality.
- The Oxfam International Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/india-discrimination-report-2022-oxfam-india/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. It was formed in 1995 by a group of non-governmental organisationsto share knowledge and resources and combine their efforts in the fight against poverty, injustice and inequality.
- The Oxfam International Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/india-discrimination-report-2022-oxfam-india/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsEastern Economic Forum, sometimes seen in news is the initiative of
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Eastern Economic Forum is an international forum held each year in Vladivostok, Russia, for the purpose of encouraging foreign investment in the Russian Far East.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/the-eastern-economic-forum-and-indias-balancing-act/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Eastern Economic Forum is an international forum held each year in Vladivostok, Russia, for the purpose of encouraging foreign investment in the Russian Far East.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/the-eastern-economic-forum-and-indias-balancing-act/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsRegarding Bahmani Kingdom, consider the following statements:
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- Bahamani Sultans were patrons of the Persian language.
- Bidri artwork is associated with Bahmani Kingdom.
- Hindus were inducted in the administration on a large scale.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Bahmani Sultanate was a Muslim state of the Deccan in South India and one of the great medieval Indian kingdoms. It was the first independent Islamic Kingdom in South India.
- Some members of the dynasty composed its literature in Persian language.
- The craftspersons of Bidar then were so famed for their inlay work on copper and silver that it came to be known as
- The most important step taken by Ahmad Shah was the induction of Hindus in the administration on a large scale.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Bahmani Sultanate was a Muslim state of the Deccan in South India and one of the great medieval Indian kingdoms. It was the first independent Islamic Kingdom in South India.
- Some members of the dynasty composed its literature in Persian language.
- The craftspersons of Bidar then were so famed for their inlay work on copper and silver that it came to be known as
- The most important step taken by Ahmad Shah was the induction of Hindus in the administration on a large scale.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) was formerly called the Indira Awas Yojana and was renamed in March 2016.
- It is targeted at promoting accessibility and affordability of housing for all of rural India with the exceptions of Delhi and Chandigarh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) was formerly called the Indira Awas Yojana and was renamed in March 2016. It is targeted at promoting accessibility and affordability of housing for all of rural India with the exceptions of Delhi and Chandigarh.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) was formerly called the Indira Awas Yojana and was renamed in March 2016. It is targeted at promoting accessibility and affordability of housing for all of rural India with the exceptions of Delhi and Chandigarh.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).
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- Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), all the beneficiaries receive a financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh from the government to build his or her house.
- According to the scheme guidelines, the beneficiary family should not own a pucca house either in his/her name or in the name of any member of his/her family in any part of India
- It is mandatory for the state government to ensure that all houses built under the scheme are geotagged.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) has four verticals: “In-situ” Slum Redevelopment (ISSR); Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS); Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) and Beneficiary-led individual house construction/enhancements (BLC).
- Under the BLC vertical, a beneficiary receives a financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh from the government to build his or her house. The PMAY-U guidelines define a beneficiary family as a family comprising of “husband, wife and unmarried [sons and/ or unmarried daughters.]”
- “The beneficiary family should not own a pucca house (an all-weather dwelling unit) either in his/her name or in the name of any member of his/her family in any part of India”.
- Under the scheme guidelines, an adult earning member (irrespective of marital status) can be treated as a separate household. However, to avail the scheme, he or she should not own a pucca house (an all-weather dwelling unit) in his /her name in any part of India.
- Under the PMAY-G, a beneficiary can avail the BLC component for the enhancement of his or her existing house.
- Geotagging is a process of adding geographical identification to various media like photography. Under the PMAY-U guidelines, it is mandatory for the state government to ensure that all houses built under the scheme are geotaggedto the Bhuvan HFA (housing for all) application, which has been developed by the government for the monitoring of the scheme.
- Bhuvan is an Indian Geo Platform developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It is a web-based application which allows users to access various map related services.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) has four verticals: “In-situ” Slum Redevelopment (ISSR); Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS); Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) and Beneficiary-led individual house construction/enhancements (BLC).
- Under the BLC vertical, a beneficiary receives a financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh from the government to build his or her house. The PMAY-U guidelines define a beneficiary family as a family comprising of “husband, wife and unmarried [sons and/ or unmarried daughters.]”
- “The beneficiary family should not own a pucca house (an all-weather dwelling unit) either in his/her name or in the name of any member of his/her family in any part of India”.
- Under the scheme guidelines, an adult earning member (irrespective of marital status) can be treated as a separate household. However, to avail the scheme, he or she should not own a pucca house (an all-weather dwelling unit) in his /her name in any part of India.
- Under the PMAY-G, a beneficiary can avail the BLC component for the enhancement of his or her existing house.
- Geotagging is a process of adding geographical identification to various media like photography. Under the PMAY-U guidelines, it is mandatory for the state government to ensure that all houses built under the scheme are geotaggedto the Bhuvan HFA (housing for all) application, which has been developed by the government for the monitoring of the scheme.
- Bhuvan is an Indian Geo Platform developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It is a web-based application which allows users to access various map related services.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA):
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- The act was enacted on the basis of the report of the Bhuria Committee submitted in 1995.
- Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Andaman and Nicrobar have Schedule V Areas.
- The Ministry of Panchayat Raj is the nodal Ministry for implementation of the provisions of PESA in the States.
Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- On the basis of the report of the Bhuria Committee submitted in 1995, the Parliament enacted the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) to extend Part IX of the Constitutionwith certain modifications and exceptions to the Scheduled V areas.
- At present Scheduled V areas exist in 10 StatesAndhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Telangana.
- The Ministry of Panchayati Rajis the nodal Ministry for implementation of the provisions of PESA in the States.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- On the basis of the report of the Bhuria Committee submitted in 1995, the Parliament enacted the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) to extend Part IX of the Constitutionwith certain modifications and exceptions to the Scheduled V areas.
- At present Scheduled V areas exist in 10 StatesAndhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Telangana.
- The Ministry of Panchayati Rajis the nodal Ministry for implementation of the provisions of PESA in the States.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of these factors is usually accounted for by International Credit Rating agencies to evaluate India’s credit rating?
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- Rule of law
- Current account balance
- Control of corruption
- Political stability
- GDP growth rate
- Sovereign default history
Select the correct answer using code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Within its sovereign credit ratings cohort – countries rated between A+/A1 and BBB-/Baa3 for S&P/ Moody’s – India is a clear outlier on several parameters, i.e. a sovereign whose rating is significantly lower than mandated by the effect on the sovereign rating of the parameter. These include
- GDP growth rate,
- inflation,
- general government debt (as per cent of GDP),
- cyclically adjusted primary balance (as per cent of potential GDP),
- current account balance (as per cent of GDP),
- political stability,
- rule of law,
- control of corruption,
- investor protection,
- ease of doing business,
- short-term external debt (as per cent of reserves),
- reserve adequacy ratio and
- sovereign default history.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Within its sovereign credit ratings cohort – countries rated between A+/A1 and BBB-/Baa3 for S&P/ Moody’s – India is a clear outlier on several parameters, i.e. a sovereign whose rating is significantly lower than mandated by the effect on the sovereign rating of the parameter. These include
- GDP growth rate,
- inflation,
- general government debt (as per cent of GDP),
- cyclically adjusted primary balance (as per cent of potential GDP),
- current account balance (as per cent of GDP),
- political stability,
- rule of law,
- control of corruption,
- investor protection,
- ease of doing business,
- short-term external debt (as per cent of reserves),
- reserve adequacy ratio and
- sovereign default history.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsRecently, which one of the following has released a report on the ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Energy storage’?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- NITI Aayog has released a report on the ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Energy storage’.
- Key highlights
- The reports emphasise the role of Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemesin this programme to meet India’s battery demand by 2030.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- NITI Aayog has released a report on the ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Energy storage’.
- Key highlights
- The reports emphasise the role of Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemesin this programme to meet India’s battery demand by 2030.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWorld Energy Employment Report is released by
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- International Energy Agency (IEA)report highlights that over 65mn people in 2019 were employed in the energy sector, with over 50% of them in clean energy sectors.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- International Energy Agency (IEA)report highlights that over 65mn people in 2019 were employed in the energy sector, with over 50% of them in clean energy sectors.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.
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- It is a United Nations treaty which intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism and deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds, arms, and safe havens.
- Not all the members of the United Nations General Assembly have supported the Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism is a proposed treaty which intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism and deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds, arms, and safe havens.
- The convention has been under negotiation by the United Nations General Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee established by Resolution 51/210 of 17 December 1996 on Terrorism and the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee (Legal), but as of 2021 consensus has not yet been reached for the adoption of the convention.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism is a proposed treaty which intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism and deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds, arms, and safe havens.
- The convention has been under negotiation by the United Nations General Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee established by Resolution 51/210 of 17 December 1996 on Terrorism and the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee (Legal), but as of 2021 consensus has not yet been reached for the adoption of the convention.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/16/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-september-2022/
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