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10 PM Quiz: March 30, 2019
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regards to Oxfam International
- Oxfam International is a group of independent non-governmental organizations.
- The main objective of organisation was to work together for improving the status of women
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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Oxfam is a confederation of 20 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation of global poverty, founded in 1942 and led by Oxfam International.
Oxfam International was formed in 1995 by a group of independent non-governmental organizations. Their aim was to work together for greater impact on the international stage to reduce poverty and injustice.
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Oxfam is a confederation of 20 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation of global poverty, founded in 1942 and led by Oxfam International.
Oxfam International was formed in 1995 by a group of independent non-governmental organizations. Their aim was to work together for greater impact on the international stage to reduce poverty and injustice.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement with regards to National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)
- NPPA is the national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical device.
- Its implement and enforce the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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NPPA is an independent body set up in 1997 under Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Its mandate is to fix/revise controlled bulk drugs prices and formulations, enforce prices and availability of medicines under Drug (Price Control) order, 2013.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical device.
Functions of NPPA are:
(a) To implement and enforce the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order
(b)Deal with all legal matters arising out of the decisions of the Authority
(c) To monitor the availability of drugs, identify shortages and
(d)To collect/ maintain data on production, exports and imports, profitability of companies etc, for bulk drugs and formulation.
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NPPA is an independent body set up in 1997 under Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Its mandate is to fix/revise controlled bulk drugs prices and formulations, enforce prices and availability of medicines under Drug (Price Control) order, 2013.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical device.
Functions of NPPA are:
(a) To implement and enforce the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order
(b)Deal with all legal matters arising out of the decisions of the Authority
(c) To monitor the availability of drugs, identify shortages and
(d)To collect/ maintain data on production, exports and imports, profitability of companies etc, for bulk drugs and formulation.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regards to Multi-Disciplinary Terror Monitoring Group
- Multi-Disciplinary Terror Monitoring Group (MDTMG) aim is to ensure synergised and concerted action against terror financing and terror-related activities all over India.
- It is directly under the control of Prime-minister office
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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Home Ministry has set up a Multi-Disciplinary Terror Monitoring Group (MDTMG).
The group aims to ensure synergised and concerted action against terror financing and terror-related activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
The MDTMG will have representatives from (a)Jammu and Kashmir Police (b)Intelligence Bureau (c)Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) (c)National Investigation agency (NIA) and (d)Income Tax Department.
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Home Ministry has set up a Multi-Disciplinary Terror Monitoring Group (MDTMG).
The group aims to ensure synergised and concerted action against terror financing and terror-related activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
The MDTMG will have representatives from (a)Jammu and Kashmir Police (b)Intelligence Bureau (c)Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) (c)National Investigation agency (NIA) and (d)Income Tax Department.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regards to Model Code of Conduct
- Model code of Conduct (MCC) are the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections.
- Prime-minister, president and chief minister of state is outside the purview of MCC
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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Model code of Conduct (MCC) are the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections. The MCC comes into force immediately on the announcement of the election schedule by the commission. The Code remains in force till the end of the electoral process.
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Model code of Conduct (MCC) are the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections. The MCC comes into force immediately on the announcement of the election schedule by the commission. The Code remains in force till the end of the electoral process.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regards to Araku Valley Arabica coffee
- Araku Valley Arabica coffee has recently awarded Geographical Indication by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DIPP)
- Araku Valley Arabica coffee is grown in Kodagu district, Karnataka.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has recently awarded Geographical Indication (GI) to five varieties of Indian coffee.
The five varieties of Indian coffee accorded GI tag are: a) Coorg Arabica coffee, b) Wayanaad Robusta coffee, c) Chikmagalur Arabica coffee, d) Araku Valley Arabica coffee, and e) Bababudangiris Arabica coffee. The Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee was the only variety awarded GI Tag earlier.
Araku Valley Arabica coffee is grown in the hilly tracks of Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh & Odisha. It is produced by the tribals, who follow an organic approach.
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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has recently awarded Geographical Indication (GI) to five varieties of Indian coffee.
The five varieties of Indian coffee accorded GI tag are: a) Coorg Arabica coffee, b) Wayanaad Robusta coffee, c) Chikmagalur Arabica coffee, d) Araku Valley Arabica coffee, and e) Bababudangiris Arabica coffee. The Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee was the only variety awarded GI Tag earlier.
Araku Valley Arabica coffee is grown in the hilly tracks of Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh & Odisha. It is produced by the tribals, who follow an organic approach.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement with regards to International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- IATA is a trade association which helps airlines to operate safely, securely, efficiently and economically under clearly defined rules.
- Jet airways is the first Indian low-cost carrier to join the IATA
Choose correct option
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IATA is a trade association for the world’s airlines. It was established in April 1945. It represents some 290 airlines which accounts for 82% of total air traffic. It is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
IATA aims to improve understanding of the air transport industry among decision makers and increase awareness of the benefits that aviation brings to national and global economies. It also helps airlines to operate safely, securely, efficiently and economically under clearly defined rules.
SpiceJet has joined global airlines grouping International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member. It became the first Indian low-cost carrier to join the IATA.
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IATA is a trade association for the world’s airlines. It was established in April 1945. It represents some 290 airlines which accounts for 82% of total air traffic. It is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
IATA aims to improve understanding of the air transport industry among decision makers and increase awareness of the benefits that aviation brings to national and global economies. It also helps airlines to operate safely, securely, efficiently and economically under clearly defined rules.
SpiceJet has joined global airlines grouping International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member. It became the first Indian low-cost carrier to join the IATA.