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10 PM Quiz: November 1st, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about Public Affairs Index 2018
- The index examines governance performance in the states through a data-based framework, ranking them on social and economic development they are able to provide.
- The index is released biannually since 2016 by Bengaluru based public affair center
- Kerala stands as the best-governed state in the country followed by Tamil Nadu, according to the Public Affairs Index 2018
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Public Affairs Index
- The index is released annually since 2016 by Bengaluru based public affair center, a not for profit think tank which aims to improve governance
- The index examines governance performance in the states through a data-based framework, ranking them on social and economic development they are able to provide.
- Kerala stands as the best-governed state in the country followed by Tamil Nadu, according to the Public Affairs Index 2018
- Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar ranked the lowest on the PAI, indicating higher social and economic inequalities in the states.
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Public Affairs Index
- The index is released annually since 2016 by Bengaluru based public affair center, a not for profit think tank which aims to improve governance
- The index examines governance performance in the states through a data-based framework, ranking them on social and economic development they are able to provide.
- Kerala stands as the best-governed state in the country followed by Tamil Nadu, according to the Public Affairs Index 2018
- Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar ranked the lowest on the PAI, indicating higher social and economic inequalities in the states.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Air Quality Index (AQI), consider the following statements
- The AQI has six categories of air quality, viz. Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe
- Each of these categories is decided based on ambient concentration values of air pollutants and their likely health impacts
Which above the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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There are six AQI categories, namely Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and Severe. Each of these categories is decided based on ambient concentration values of air pollutants and their likely health impacts (known as health breakpoints). Therefore, both statement 1 and 2 are correct.
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Air Quality Index is a tool for effective communication of air quality status to people in terms, which are easy to understand. It transforms complex air quality data of various pollutants into a single number (index value), nomenclature and colour. AQ sub-index and health breakpoints are evolved for eight pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb) for which short-term (upto 24-hours) National Ambient Air Quality Standards are prescribed.
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There are six AQI categories, namely Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and Severe. Each of these categories is decided based on ambient concentration values of air pollutants and their likely health impacts (known as health breakpoints). Therefore, both statement 1 and 2 are correct.
Additional information:
Air Quality Index is a tool for effective communication of air quality status to people in terms, which are easy to understand. It transforms complex air quality data of various pollutants into a single number (index value), nomenclature and colour. AQ sub-index and health breakpoints are evolved for eight pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb) for which short-term (upto 24-hours) National Ambient Air Quality Standards are prescribed.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), consider the following statements
- The FSDC is a non-statutory body which deals with issues relating to financial stability, financial sector development and inter–regulatory coordination and monitors macro-prudential regulation of economy
- The Council is chaired by the Prime Minister of India
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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The FSDC is a non-statutory body which deals with issues relating to financial stability, financial sector development and inter–regulatory coordination and monitors macro-prudential regulation of economy
The Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect
Correct answer is option a.
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The FSDC is a non-statutory body which deals with issues relating to financial stability, financial sector development and inter–regulatory coordination and monitors macro-prudential regulation of economy
The Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect
Correct answer is option a.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Global Clubfoot Conference.
- It is being organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- It is an orthopaedic birth defect common among elderly.
Which of the statements given above are correct.
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The President of India inaugurated the Global Clubfoot Conference being organised by the CURE India in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Clubfoot is one of the most common orthopaedic birth defects.It can cause permanent disability if not treated early. Clubfoot is a birth defect where one or both feet are rotated inwards and downwards. This affects the child’s mobility and confidence. Inevitably, education and schooling suffer – and the child cannot fulfil his or her potential.
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The President of India inaugurated the Global Clubfoot Conference being organised by the CURE India in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Clubfoot is one of the most common orthopaedic birth defects.It can cause permanent disability if not treated early. Clubfoot is a birth defect where one or both feet are rotated inwards and downwards. This affects the child’s mobility and confidence. Inevitably, education and schooling suffer – and the child cannot fulfil his or her potential.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘Ex Blue Flag-17’.
- It is a bilateral exercise between India and Israel.
- The exercise would provide a platform for sharing of knowledge, combat experience and in improving operational capability of militaries.
Which of the statements given above are correct.
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Blue Flag is a bi-annual multilateral exercise which aims to strengthen military cooperation amongst participating nations. The exercise being held in Israel would provide a platform for sharing of knowledge, combat experience and in improving operational capability of the participating nations.
This is the first time the Indian Air Force is operating with Israeli AF in a multilateral exercise setting.
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Blue Flag is a bi-annual multilateral exercise which aims to strengthen military cooperation amongst participating nations. The exercise being held in Israel would provide a platform for sharing of knowledge, combat experience and in improving operational capability of the participating nations.
This is the first time the Indian Air Force is operating with Israeli AF in a multilateral exercise setting.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding VIBHA.
- It is a science movement in India led by eminent scientists.
- It aims to inculcate and generate scientific temper, foster excellence in students and nurture and mentor them for their careers in pure sciences.
Which of the statements given above are correct.
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Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) is one of the largest science movement in the country led by eminent scientists which aims to inculcate and generate scientific temper, foster excellence in students and nurture and mentor them for their careers in pure sciences.
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Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) is one of the largest science movement in the country led by eminent scientists which aims to inculcate and generate scientific temper, foster excellence in students and nurture and mentor them for their careers in pure sciences.
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