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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : February 10, 2018
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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsQ.1) Which one of the following issues the ‘Government at a Glance report’ sometimes seen in the news?
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The ‘Government at a Glance report’ is issued by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD):
It defines itself as a forum of countries committed to democracy and the market economy. It provides common platform for members to compare policy experiences, seek answers to common problems, identify good practices etc. Most OECD members are regarded as developed countries i.e. high-income economies with very high Human Development Index (HDI). Its headquarter is located in Paris, France.
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The ‘Government at a Glance report’ is issued by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD):
It defines itself as a forum of countries committed to democracy and the market economy. It provides common platform for members to compare policy experiences, seek answers to common problems, identify good practices etc. Most OECD members are regarded as developed countries i.e. high-income economies with very high Human Development Index (HDI). Its headquarter is located in Paris, France.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsIndia and China are members of which among the following?
- New Development Bank
- African Development Bank
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Both, India and China are members of the following:
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB):
ADB is multilateral lending agency based in Manila, Philippines.
It is dedicated to reduce poverty in Asia and the Pacific region through inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integration.
ADB has 67 members – 48 from the Asia-Pacific region including India and is collectively owned by these 67 members.
- New Development Bank:
Created by BRICS nations viz. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
It had started its operations in July 2015 with initial authorized capital of $100 billion
It is headquartered in Shanghai, China
- African Development Bank:
Both India and China are Non-Regional members of African Development Bank.
It was founded in 1964 with a mission to fight poverty and improve living conditions of the people of African continent.
The bank is made of three entities viz. African Development Bank, African Development Fund, and Nigeria Trust Fund. Its headquarters are at Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast).
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Both, India and China are members of the following:
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB):
ADB is multilateral lending agency based in Manila, Philippines.
It is dedicated to reduce poverty in Asia and the Pacific region through inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integration.
ADB has 67 members – 48 from the Asia-Pacific region including India and is collectively owned by these 67 members.
- New Development Bank:
Created by BRICS nations viz. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
It had started its operations in July 2015 with initial authorized capital of $100 billion
It is headquartered in Shanghai, China
- African Development Bank:
Both India and China are Non-Regional members of African Development Bank.
It was founded in 1964 with a mission to fight poverty and improve living conditions of the people of African continent.
The bank is made of three entities viz. African Development Bank, African Development Fund, and Nigeria Trust Fund. Its headquarters are at Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast).
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna, consider the following statements:
- This scheme was launched as a part of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign.
- Under this scheme a deposit account can be opened at any time from the birth of a girl child till she attains the age of 18 years.
- The account can be opened in an authorized branch of commercial banks only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna’ is a small deposit scheme for girl child, launched as a part of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign, which would fetch an interest rate of 9.1 per cent and provide income tax rebate.
Statement 2 is incorrect. ‘Sukanya Samriddhi Account’ can be opened at any time from the birth of a girl child till she attains the age of 10 years, with a minimum deposit of Rs 1000. A maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh can be deposited during a financial year.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The account can be opened in any post office or authorized branches of commercial banks.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna’ primarily ensures equitable share to a girl child in resources and savings of a family in which she is generally discriminated as against a male child.
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Statement 1 is correct. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna’ is a small deposit scheme for girl child, launched as a part of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign, which would fetch an interest rate of 9.1 per cent and provide income tax rebate.
Statement 2 is incorrect. ‘Sukanya Samriddhi Account’ can be opened at any time from the birth of a girl child till she attains the age of 10 years, with a minimum deposit of Rs 1000. A maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh can be deposited during a financial year.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The account can be opened in any post office or authorized branches of commercial banks.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna’ primarily ensures equitable share to a girl child in resources and savings of a family in which she is generally discriminated as against a male child.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is features can be availed through Cloud Computing?
- Storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of one’s computer’s hard drive.
- Metered service so one only pays for what he uses.
- All the Information Technology resources one needs with self-service access.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA, consider the following statements:
- It is an independent body under the aegis of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- It monitors the prices of decontrolled drugs in order to keep them at reasonable levels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. NPPA is an organization of the Government of India which was established, inter alia, to fix/ revise the prices of controlled bulk drugs and formulations and to enforce prices and availability of the medicines in the country, under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1995. NPPA is an independent body under Department of Pharmaceuticals under Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. NPPA fixes ceiling price of essential medicines that are listed in Schedule I of DPCO, 2013. The calculation of prices cap for essential drugs is base.
Statement 2 is correct. NPPA is entrusted with the task of recovering amounts overcharged by manufacturers for the controlled drugs from the consumers. It also monitors the prices of decontrolled drugs in order to keep them at reasonable levels.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. NPPA is an organization of the Government of India which was established, inter alia, to fix/ revise the prices of controlled bulk drugs and formulations and to enforce prices and availability of the medicines in the country, under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1995. NPPA is an independent body under Department of Pharmaceuticals under Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. NPPA fixes ceiling price of essential medicines that are listed in Schedule I of DPCO, 2013. The calculation of prices cap for essential drugs is base.
Statement 2 is correct. NPPA is entrusted with the task of recovering amounts overcharged by manufacturers for the controlled drugs from the consumers. It also monitors the prices of decontrolled drugs in order to keep them at reasonable levels.
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- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Rural Livelihood” scheme for Northeastern states, which was recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- It is a World Bank aided programme.
- It aims to bring economic development through the community institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. The Rural Livelihood scheme for Northeastern states is being supported by the World Bank and will primarily benefit the tribals and the lower socioeconomic groups, including women, in the North-Eastern Region (NER).
Statement 2 is correct. The Department of Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER) has come out with an exclusive “Rural Livelihood” scheme for the Northeast. Initially it is to be implemented in four states, – Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, and will be taken up for helping the tribal and even the non-tribal lower groups living in remote areas. The project is aimed at assisting over 10,000 Self Help Groups (SHGs) and benefit about three lakh poor households.
Thus, it aims to overcome the highly unequal distribution of physical, social and financial infrastructures in the region by creating sustainable community institutions.
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Statement 1 is correct. The Rural Livelihood scheme for Northeastern states is being supported by the World Bank and will primarily benefit the tribals and the lower socioeconomic groups, including women, in the North-Eastern Region (NER).
Statement 2 is correct. The Department of Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER) has come out with an exclusive “Rural Livelihood” scheme for the Northeast. Initially it is to be implemented in four states, – Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, and will be taken up for helping the tribal and even the non-tribal lower groups living in remote areas. The project is aimed at assisting over 10,000 Self Help Groups (SHGs) and benefit about three lakh poor households.
Thus, it aims to overcome the highly unequal distribution of physical, social and financial infrastructures in the region by creating sustainable community institutions.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Folk dance State
- Nati dance : Gujarat
- Matki : Madhya Pradesh
- Phumania dance : Jammu Kashmir
Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
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Nati dance is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh. It is mainly celebrated with the Losai or the New Year Festival.
Matki is a community dance of the Malwa, Madhya Prades. Matki is performed by the women on various occasions. The dancers move rhythmically to the beating of a drum, locally called Matki.
Phumania is a dance performed by men of the Kashmiri villages, as a mark of their gratitude towards the deity of their village, Gagail.
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Nati dance is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh. It is mainly celebrated with the Losai or the New Year Festival.
Matki is a community dance of the Malwa, Madhya Prades. Matki is performed by the women on various occasions. The dancers move rhythmically to the beating of a drum, locally called Matki.
Phumania is a dance performed by men of the Kashmiri villages, as a mark of their gratitude towards the deity of their village, Gagail.
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