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10 PM Quiz: September 3, 2018
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsCommunications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) was recently in the news. Please choose the correct option.
1) It is a agreement between India and Russia.
2) The agreement would facilitate transfer of communication security equipment to India.
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Statement 1:is wrong.COMCASA is one of three foundational agreements that guide US high technology cooperation with other countries.
Statement 2:is correct.COMCASA is meant to provide a legal framework for the transfer of communication security equipment from the U.S. to India.
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Statement 1:is wrong.COMCASA is one of three foundational agreements that guide US high technology cooperation with other countries.
Statement 2:is correct.COMCASA is meant to provide a legal framework for the transfer of communication security equipment from the U.S. to India.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement regarding UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA (UNCLOS) and choose the correct one.
1) United Nation has no direct operational role in the implementation of the Convention.
2) U.S has not ratified this treaty.
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Statement 1:Is wrong.While the Secretary General of the United Nations receives instruments of ratification and accession and the UN provides support for meetings of states party to the Convention, the UN has no direct operational role in the implementation of the Convention. There is, however, a role played by organizations such as the International Maritime Organization, the International Whaling Commission, and the International Seabed Authority (ISB). (The ISB was established by the UN Convention).
Statement 2:is correct. Though United States participated in the negotiations of modifications to the treaty from 1990 to 1994. The UNCLOS came into force in 1994. Although the United States now recognizes the UNCLOS as a codification of customary international law, it has not ratified it.To date, 162 countries and the European Union have joined the Convention and U.S has not signed the treaty.
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Statement 1:Is wrong.While the Secretary General of the United Nations receives instruments of ratification and accession and the UN provides support for meetings of states party to the Convention, the UN has no direct operational role in the implementation of the Convention. There is, however, a role played by organizations such as the International Maritime Organization, the International Whaling Commission, and the International Seabed Authority (ISB). (The ISB was established by the UN Convention).
Statement 2:is correct. Though United States participated in the negotiations of modifications to the treaty from 1990 to 1994. The UNCLOS came into force in 1994. Although the United States now recognizes the UNCLOS as a codification of customary international law, it has not ratified it.To date, 162 countries and the European Union have joined the Convention and U.S has not signed the treaty.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding “Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme”:
- It is a Small Cash transfer scheme for adolescent girls from disadvantaged families.
- The scheme recently received United Nations Public Service Award.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The United Nations has awarded the West Bengal government the first place for Public Service for its “Kanyashree” scheme. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
The award ceremony was held at the World Forum, The Hague. A total of 552 projects from 62 countries were nominated for the award. The “Kanyashree Prakalpa” is a targeted conditional cash transfer scheme for adolescent girls from disadvantaged families aimed at retaining girls in schools and other educational institutions. Hence, statement 1 is correct. It also aims towards skill development and prevent child marriage. Over 4 million adolescent girls have already enrolled in the scheme and about $ 500 million handed over to the beneficiaries through their bank accounts, a release from the State government said. The scheme is being implemented through 16000 institutes and schools.
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The United Nations has awarded the West Bengal government the first place for Public Service for its “Kanyashree” scheme. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
The award ceremony was held at the World Forum, The Hague. A total of 552 projects from 62 countries were nominated for the award. The “Kanyashree Prakalpa” is a targeted conditional cash transfer scheme for adolescent girls from disadvantaged families aimed at retaining girls in schools and other educational institutions. Hence, statement 1 is correct. It also aims towards skill development and prevent child marriage. Over 4 million adolescent girls have already enrolled in the scheme and about $ 500 million handed over to the beneficiaries through their bank accounts, a release from the State government said. The scheme is being implemented through 16000 institutes and schools.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following organisations has “Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS)” as the counter terrorism wing?
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The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is a permanent organ of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which serves to promote cooperation of member states against the three evils of terrorism, separatism and extremism. At 16–17 June 2004 SCO summit, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the Regional Antiterrorism Structure (RATS) was established The Head of RATS is elected to a three-year term. Each member state also sends a permanent representative to RATS.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security organisation. India and Pakistan recently joined SCO as full members in 2017.
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The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is a permanent organ of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which serves to promote cooperation of member states against the three evils of terrorism, separatism and extremism. At 16–17 June 2004 SCO summit, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the Regional Antiterrorism Structure (RATS) was established The Head of RATS is elected to a three-year term. Each member state also sends a permanent representative to RATS.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security organisation. India and Pakistan recently joined SCO as full members in 2017.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement regarding Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP).
1) It was constituted under the recommendation of TSR Subramanian Committee
2) To make recommendations for the conservation, protection and rejuvenation of the Western Ghats Region.
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Statement 1:is wrong. It was constituted under the recommendation of Madhav Gadgil Committee
Statement 2:is correct.Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) headed by Madhav Gadgil was formed by MoEF in 2010 to study the impact of population pressure, climate change and development activities on the Western Ghats.
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Statement 1:is wrong. It was constituted under the recommendation of Madhav Gadgil Committee
Statement 2:is correct.Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) headed by Madhav Gadgil was formed by MoEF in 2010 to study the impact of population pressure, climate change and development activities on the Western Ghats.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement regarding Calamity Relief Funds
1) Calamity Relief Funds are dedicated funds used by the central governments to meet the expenditure for disaster relief.
2) The fund is maintained in the public account of the center.
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Statement 1:is wrong.Calamity Relief Funds are dedicated funds used by the state governments to meet the expenditure for providing immediate relief to victims of cyclone, drought, earthquake, fire, flood, tsunami, hailstorm, landslide, avalanche, cloud burst and pest attack.
Statement 2:is wrong.The fund is maintained in the public account of the state.
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Statement 1:is wrong.Calamity Relief Funds are dedicated funds used by the state governments to meet the expenditure for providing immediate relief to victims of cyclone, drought, earthquake, fire, flood, tsunami, hailstorm, landslide, avalanche, cloud burst and pest attack.
Statement 2:is wrong.The fund is maintained in the public account of the state.
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