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Daily Quiz: June 13 2021
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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsPerformance Grading Index is released by:
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- Performance Grading Index (PGI) is a tool to provide insights on the status of school education in States and UTs. This includes key levers that drive their performance and critical areas for improvement.
- Released by: Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education.
Source: Performance Grading Index
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- Performance Grading Index (PGI) is a tool to provide insights on the status of school education in States and UTs. This includes key levers that drive their performance and critical areas for improvement.
- Released by: Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education.
Source: Performance Grading Index
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsI-Familia, sometimes seen in news, is related to:
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3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWorld Energy Investment Report is released by:
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- The International Energy Agency (IEA) has releases the World Energy Investment Report 2021
Source: Article
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- The International Energy Agency (IEA) has releases the World Energy Investment Report 2021
Source: Article
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Global Compact initiative:
- It is world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative
- Companies producing or manufacturing tobacco are barred from its membership
- It was launched by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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- Statement 1 is correct: It is the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative
- Statement 2 is correct: On 12 September 2017, the UN Global Compact instituted a new exclusion for tobacco companies. This decision recognizes that tobacco products are in direct conflict with UN goals, particularly with the right to public health, and undermines the achievement of SDG 3. This product-based exclusion is strictly limited to companies that produce and/or manufacture tobacco or are part of a joint venture, have a subsidiary or affiliate stake in a company that produces and/or manufactures tobacco
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Global Compact Initiative was announced by the then UN Secretary-General in 1999. It was officially launched at UN Headquarters in New York City in 2000.
- Read more here
Source: Article
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- Statement 1 is correct: It is the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative
- Statement 2 is correct: On 12 September 2017, the UN Global Compact instituted a new exclusion for tobacco companies. This decision recognizes that tobacco products are in direct conflict with UN goals, particularly with the right to public health, and undermines the achievement of SDG 3. This product-based exclusion is strictly limited to companies that produce and/or manufacture tobacco or are part of a joint venture, have a subsidiary or affiliate stake in a company that produces and/or manufactures tobacco
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Global Compact Initiative was announced by the then UN Secretary-General in 1999. It was officially launched at UN Headquarters in New York City in 2000.
- Read more here
Source: Article
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Sea snot:
- It can kill aquatic organisms including corals and sponges.
- It causes water borne diseases like Cholera.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Both statements are correct.
- Sea Snot is also known as Sea Saliva or Marine Mucilage. It is a collection of thick, slimy, mucus-like substance found in the sea. It is composed of compounds secreted by marine organisms.
- Mucilage is a thick, gluey substance produced by nearly all plants and some microorganisms.
Source: Sea Snot
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Both statements are correct.
- Sea Snot is also known as Sea Saliva or Marine Mucilage. It is a collection of thick, slimy, mucus-like substance found in the sea. It is composed of compounds secreted by marine organisms.
- Mucilage is a thick, gluey substance produced by nearly all plants and some microorganisms.
Source: Sea Snot
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsKalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, recently in news, is located in which of the following state?
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Surakshit hum Surakshit tum campaign:
- Primary aim is to provide home care support to COVID patients who are asymptomatic
- Initiative is led by District Magistrates
- Local volunteers and civil society organisations shall also be engaged to provide psycho-social support
Which of the above answers is/are correct?
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All statements are correct
- Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan has been launched in 112 aspirational districts.
- Aim: To assist district administrations in providing home-care support to COVID-19 patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms.
- Features of the initiative:
- Firstly, the initiative will be led by district magistrates in partnership with local NGOs.
- Secondly, the NGOs will help mobilise local volunteers. They shall be trained so that they can provide support to affected families by educating them to follow Covid-19 protocols. They shall also be trained to provide psycho-social support and timely updates about patients to the administration.
- Thirdly, local leaders, civil societies and volunteers will also work with district administrations to address emerging problems across key focus areas of the Aspirational Districts Programme.
Source: Article
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All statements are correct
- Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan has been launched in 112 aspirational districts.
- Aim: To assist district administrations in providing home-care support to COVID-19 patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms.
- Features of the initiative:
- Firstly, the initiative will be led by district magistrates in partnership with local NGOs.
- Secondly, the NGOs will help mobilise local volunteers. They shall be trained so that they can provide support to affected families by educating them to follow Covid-19 protocols. They shall also be trained to provide psycho-social support and timely updates about patients to the administration.
- Thirdly, local leaders, civil societies and volunteers will also work with district administrations to address emerging problems across key focus areas of the Aspirational Districts Programme.
Source: Article
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding UN Secretary-General Appointment:
- UN Secretary General is appointed by UN Security Council (UNSC) on the recommendation of UN General Assembly.
- A candidate needs to secure at least sixty per cent votes of total membership of UN Security Council.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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- Statement 1 is incorrect: UN Sec Gen is appointed by UNGA on the recommendation of UNSC.
- Statement 2 is correct: To be selected as a UN Secretary-General, a candidate must receive the votes of at least 9 (60%) members of the United Nations Security Council, with no vetoes from permanent members.
Source: Article
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- Statement 1 is incorrect: UN Sec Gen is appointed by UNGA on the recommendation of UNSC.
- Statement 2 is correct: To be selected as a UN Secretary-General, a candidate must receive the votes of at least 9 (60%) members of the United Nations Security Council, with no vetoes from permanent members.
Source: Article
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsOperation Pangea sometimes seen in news is related to:
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- Operation Pangea is an international effort to target the online sale of counterfeit and illicit health products. It also aims to raise public awareness of the potential dangers of buying medicines online.
- The first time Operation Pangea was conducted was in 2008.
Source: Article
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- Operation Pangea is an international effort to target the online sale of counterfeit and illicit health products. It also aims to raise public awareness of the potential dangers of buying medicines online.
- The first time Operation Pangea was conducted was in 2008.
Source: Article
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsArrange the following from left to right:
- Cape Agulhas
- Port Elizabeth
- Cape of Good Hope
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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The correct order is: –
- Cape of Good Hope, Cape Agulhas, Port Elizabeth
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The correct order is: –
- Cape of Good Hope, Cape Agulhas, Port Elizabeth