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10 PM Quiz: September 28, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding SAARC and BIMSTEC. SAARC was formed in 1985.
- BIMSTEC was formed in 1995.
- India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka are members of both the grouping.
- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Only statement 1 is correct.
SAARC was formed in 1985.
BIMSTEC was formed in 1997.
Maldives is not a member of BIMSTEC.
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia. Its member states include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It was formed in 1985.
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation is an international organisation of seven nations of South Asia and South-East Asia. It was founded in 1997
The BIMSTEC member states—Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand , Nepal and Bhutan
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Only statement 1 is correct.
SAARC was formed in 1985.
BIMSTEC was formed in 1997.
Maldives is not a member of BIMSTEC.
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia. Its member states include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It was formed in 1985.
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation is an international organisation of seven nations of South Asia and South-East Asia. It was founded in 1997
The BIMSTEC member states—Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand , Nepal and Bhutan
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following country does not Borders the Horn of Africa?
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Horn of Africa is the easternmost extension of African. The region is home to the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia, whose cultures have been linked throughout their long history.
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Horn of Africa is the easternmost extension of African. The region is home to the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia, whose cultures have been linked throughout their long history.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following Statement with Regards to Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code
- It deals with Adultery law in India.
- The supreme Court in its Judgment recently has declared Section 497 to be constitutional.
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Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code deals with the Adultery Law in India. It was first made a crime by second Law Commission in 1860.
The Supreme Court in its Judgment yesterday has declared Section 497 to be unconstitutional.
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Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code deals with the Adultery Law in India. It was first made a crime by second Law Commission in 1860.
The Supreme Court in its Judgment yesterday has declared Section 497 to be unconstitutional.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement in the context of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes of India.
- Article 341 and 342 of the Indian constitution defines the person belong to SC/STs.
- Sheduled castes and scheduled tribes and those castes or tribes as the parliament by law specify.
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Statement 1: is wrong. Constitution does not define as to who are the persons who belong to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. However, Articles 341 and 342, empower the president to draw up a list of these castes and tribes.
Statement 2: is wrong. Scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and those castes or tribes as the President may by public notification specify.
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Statement 1: is wrong. Constitution does not define as to who are the persons who belong to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. However, Articles 341 and 342, empower the president to draw up a list of these castes and tribes.
Statement 2: is wrong. Scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and those castes or tribes as the President may by public notification specify.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsRecently, NITI Aayog and United Nations in India signed the Sustainable Development Framework for 2018-2022. Which among the following are the priorities areas.
- Poverty and Urbanization
- Skilling, Entrepreneurship, and Job Creation
- Nutrition and Food Security
- Health, Water, and Sanitation
- Climate Change, Clean Energy, and Disaster Resilience
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The seven priority areas outlined in the UNSDF are:
Poverty and Urbanization;
Health, Water, and Sanitation;
Education and Employability;
Nutrition and Food Security;
Climate Change, Clean Energy, and Disaster Resilience;
Skilling, Entrepreneurship, and Job Creation;
Gender Equality and Youth Development.
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The seven priority areas outlined in the UNSDF are:
Poverty and Urbanization;
Health, Water, and Sanitation;
Education and Employability;
Nutrition and Food Security;
Climate Change, Clean Energy, and Disaster Resilience;
Skilling, Entrepreneurship, and Job Creation;
Gender Equality and Youth Development.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Scheme Sector/ Area
FAME India – Hybrid and electric vehicles
Ci-Dev – Energy Conservation portal
SAMEEP – Student outreach programme
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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FAME India Scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India) launched with the objective to support hybrid/electric vehicles market development and Manufacturing ecosystem. The scheme has 4 focus areas i.e. Technology development, Demand Creation, Pilot Projects and Charging Infrastructure. Ci-Dev – World Bank’s Carbon Initiative for Development supports low-carbon investments in least developed countries, using carbon-linked performance payments. It will focus on projects that improve and increase access to energy, using clean and efficient technologies.
SAMEEP – Students and MEA Engagement Programme, aims to take Indian foreign policy and its global engagements to students across the country.
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FAME India Scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India) launched with the objective to support hybrid/electric vehicles market development and Manufacturing ecosystem. The scheme has 4 focus areas i.e. Technology development, Demand Creation, Pilot Projects and Charging Infrastructure. Ci-Dev – World Bank’s Carbon Initiative for Development supports low-carbon investments in least developed countries, using carbon-linked performance payments. It will focus on projects that improve and increase access to energy, using clean and efficient technologies.
SAMEEP – Students and MEA Engagement Programme, aims to take Indian foreign policy and its global engagements to students across the country.
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