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10 PM Quiz: May 18, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements is/are correct with respect to the recently released Swachh Survekshan 2018:
1)Indore topped the list as the cleanest city in India.
2)Chandigarh’s ranking dropped due to issues in segregation of waste and the working of garbage collection plants.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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Indore was declared the cleanest city in the country in the recently conducted Swachh Survekshan Survey 2018. Indore has risen from rank 25 in 2016 to number 1 in both 2017 and 2018. Chandigarh which was ranked number 2 in 2016 slipped to number 11 in 2017 and has now managed to climb to rank 3.Chandigarh, slipped down the index as it was lacking in two major issues – segregation of waste and the working of garbage processing plant.
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Indore was declared the cleanest city in the country in the recently conducted Swachh Survekshan Survey 2018. Indore has risen from rank 25 in 2016 to number 1 in both 2017 and 2018. Chandigarh which was ranked number 2 in 2016 slipped to number 11 in 2017 and has now managed to climb to rank 3.Chandigarh, slipped down the index as it was lacking in two major issues – segregation of waste and the working of garbage processing plant.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsQatar shares a border with which of the following countries?
1)Oman
2)Saudi Arabia
3)Kuwait
4)U.A.E
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
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- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsH-4 visa, often seen in the news is given to
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An H-4 visa is a visa issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediate family members (spouse and children under 21 years of age) of the H-1B visa holder. Trump administration is planning to revoke these visas, which might affect the livelihood of more than 1 lakh NRI Families.
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An H-4 visa is a visa issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediate family members (spouse and children under 21 years of age) of the H-1B visa holder. Trump administration is planning to revoke these visas, which might affect the livelihood of more than 1 lakh NRI Families.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016:
1)Bankruptcy is a financial condition where a firm/individual is unable to repay debts to creditors.
2)The resolution process has to be completed within 180 days after the process is initiated. No extension would be given under any circumstances.
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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was implemented in the backdrop of rising NPAs and the complex Indian laws which do not provide for an easy exit to Companies. Bankruptcy is a financial condition where a firm/individual is unable to repay debts to creditors.The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Procedures will help to ensure confidence of banks, foreign investors, associated companies in crisis mitigation mechanism related to business entities in the country. Companies have to complete the entire insolvency exercise within 180 days under IBC. The deadline may be extended if the creditors do not raise objections on the extension.
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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was implemented in the backdrop of rising NPAs and the complex Indian laws which do not provide for an easy exit to Companies. Bankruptcy is a financial condition where a firm/individual is unable to repay debts to creditors.The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Procedures will help to ensure confidence of banks, foreign investors, associated companies in crisis mitigation mechanism related to business entities in the country. Companies have to complete the entire insolvency exercise within 180 days under IBC. The deadline may be extended if the creditors do not raise objections on the extension.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the 15th Financial Commission:
1)The 15th Finance Commission has been constituted under the N.K Singh, a former member of the Planning Commission.
2)According to the Terms of Reference released by the 15th FC, the 1971 census data would be taken into consideration to determine the state’s share in the Central fund.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution. The Commission is appointed every five years by the President.The 15th Finance Commission has been constituted under the N.K Singh, a former member of the Planning Commission.
According to the Terms of Reference released by the 15th FC, the 2011 census data would be taken into consideration to determine the state’s share in the Central fund. Recently, the Finance Ministers of 6 states met the President and submitted a Memorandum against 13 provisions in the Terms of Reference given by the 14th Finance Commission. One of the demands was against the use of the 2011 Census Data as it would be like penalizing the states for population control measures.
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The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution. The Commission is appointed every five years by the President.The 15th Finance Commission has been constituted under the N.K Singh, a former member of the Planning Commission.
According to the Terms of Reference released by the 15th FC, the 2011 census data would be taken into consideration to determine the state’s share in the Central fund. Recently, the Finance Ministers of 6 states met the President and submitted a Memorandum against 13 provisions in the Terms of Reference given by the 14th Finance Commission. One of the demands was against the use of the 2011 Census Data as it would be like penalizing the states for population control measures.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWangala Festival is celebrated in which of the following states?
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Wangala Festival is celebrated by the Garo Tribe of Meghalaya, India. It is a harvest festival help during November. It is also known as the 100 Drums festival.
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Wangala Festival is celebrated by the Garo Tribe of Meghalaya, India. It is a harvest festival help during November. It is also known as the 100 Drums festival.
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