10 PM Quiz: April 17, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to e-Foreigners Regional Registration Office:
1)It will allow Indian tourists travelling abroad to avail of paperless and cashless visa-related services online while eliminating the need for any human interface.
2)It was launched by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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Foreigners visiting India will be able to get as many as 27 visa and immigration-related services in India from their place. Using the e-FRRO application, foreigners can apply online on the portal and obtain the service(s) through email/post without appearing in person at the FRO/FRRO office.It was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
e-FRRO is running successfully as a pilot project in four FRROs (Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai) since February 12, 2018. Now it has been rolled out in the remaining eight FRROs, – namely Kolkata, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Cochin, Thiruvananthapuram, Calicut, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
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Foreigners visiting India will be able to get as many as 27 visa and immigration-related services in India from their place. Using the e-FRRO application, foreigners can apply online on the portal and obtain the service(s) through email/post without appearing in person at the FRO/FRRO office.It was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
e-FRRO is running successfully as a pilot project in four FRROs (Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai) since February 12, 2018. Now it has been rolled out in the remaining eight FRROs, – namely Kolkata, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Cochin, Thiruvananthapuram, Calicut, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsThe Secretariat of the recently launched United Nations Road Safety Trust Fund is:
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United Nations launched the UN Road Safety Trust Fund to save lives, improve road safety and prevent loss of opportunity associated with road accidents. This fund will mobilize sources from governmental, inter-governmental, NGOs amongst others. UN Economic Commission for Europe is the secretariat of the fund. According to the UN Economic Commission for Europe, every $1,500 contributed to the Fund could save one life; prevent 10 serious injuries; and leverage $51,000 towards investments in road safety.
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United Nations launched the UN Road Safety Trust Fund to save lives, improve road safety and prevent loss of opportunity associated with road accidents. This fund will mobilize sources from governmental, inter-governmental, NGOs amongst others. UN Economic Commission for Europe is the secretariat of the fund. According to the UN Economic Commission for Europe, every $1,500 contributed to the Fund could save one life; prevent 10 serious injuries; and leverage $51,000 towards investments in road safety.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme:
1)The FAME India Scheme is aimed at incentivising only 4 Wheeler Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicles and Buses.
2)The scheme has 4 focus areas i.e. Technology development, Demand Creation, Pilot Projects and Charging Infrastructure.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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FAME India Scheme was launched with the objective to support hybrid/electric vehicles market development and Manufacturing ecosystem. The scheme has 4 focus areas i.e. Technology development, Demand Creation, Pilot Projects and Charging Infrastructure.The FAME India Scheme is aimed at incentivising all vehicle segments i.e. 2 Wheeler, 3 Wheeler Auto, Passenger 4 Wheeler Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicles and Buses. The scheme covers Hybrid & Electric technologies like Mild Hybrid, Strong Hybrid, Plug in Hybrid & Battery Electric Vehicles.Recently, the government extended the scheme for another 6 months.
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FAME India Scheme was launched with the objective to support hybrid/electric vehicles market development and Manufacturing ecosystem. The scheme has 4 focus areas i.e. Technology development, Demand Creation, Pilot Projects and Charging Infrastructure.The FAME India Scheme is aimed at incentivising all vehicle segments i.e. 2 Wheeler, 3 Wheeler Auto, Passenger 4 Wheeler Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicles and Buses. The scheme covers Hybrid & Electric technologies like Mild Hybrid, Strong Hybrid, Plug in Hybrid & Battery Electric Vehicles.Recently, the government extended the scheme for another 6 months.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Zika Virus:
1)Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes.
2)Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947
Which of the above given statements is/are correct:
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Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.
People with Zika virus disease can have symptoms including mild fever, skin rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. There is scientific consensus that Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome.Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys through a network that monitored yellow fever.
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Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.
People with Zika virus disease can have symptoms including mild fever, skin rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. There is scientific consensus that Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome.Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys through a network that monitored yellow fever.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsKhan Sheikhoun, recently seen in the news can be found in which of the following countries:
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Syria has been accused of launching a chemical attack on the rebel held town of Khan Sheikhoun in north western Syria. In response, U.S, France and U.K carried out precision airstrikes against targets in Syria.
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Syria has been accused of launching a chemical attack on the rebel held town of Khan Sheikhoun in north western Syria. In response, U.S, France and U.K carried out precision airstrikes against targets in Syria.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 points”Asian premium”, recently seen in the news was associated with which of the following organisations?
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Asian Premium is the extra amount charged by OPEC countries while selling crude oil to Asian countries in comparison to Western countries.India, China and other Asian countries are coming together to raise their voice against the Asian Premium. With the Western countries having moved to shale gas and other renewable alternatives, Asian countries have become the largest importer of crude oil from OPEC countries.
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Asian Premium is the extra amount charged by OPEC countries while selling crude oil to Asian countries in comparison to Western countries.India, China and other Asian countries are coming together to raise their voice against the Asian Premium. With the Western countries having moved to shale gas and other renewable alternatives, Asian countries have become the largest importer of crude oil from OPEC countries.
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