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Q.1) Which of the following has become the official sponsor of Indian contingent to the 2016 Rio Olympics?
a) DLF
b) Amul
c) Mother Diary
d) Pepsi
Answer-b
Explanation:-
- India’s largest food products marketing organization Amul has become the official sponsor of Indian contingent to the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- In this regard, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which sells its product under the brand Amul has inked an agreement with Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
- Earlier, Amul also had sponsored the Indian contingent in the last edition of 2012 London Olympics games.
- 2016 Rio Olympics will play host to the largest Indian contingent ever in which more than 100 sports persons are taking part in different sporting events.
Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding Human Capital Index
- The Human Capital Index measures countries’ ability to nurture, develop and deploy talent for economic growth.
- It is released in the World Economic Forum (WEF) report.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is correct
Answer-c
Explanation:-
- India was ranked low at 105th position out of 130 countries globally on the 2016 Human Capital Index (HCI), which was recently released in the World Economic Forum (WEF) report.
- The report was released by Geneva-WEF in the Chinese city of Tianjin at its Annual Meeting of New Champions which is also known as `Summer Davos’ summit.
- The Human Capital Index measures countries’ ability to nurture, develop and deploy talent for economic growth.
- It is based on 46 indicators about how well countries are developing and deploying their human capital, focusing on education, skills and employment.
- The WEF report of HCI presents an analysis by focusing on a number of key issues that can support better design of education policy and future workforce planning.
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding rank of India in Human Capital Index
- India has the lowest rank among the BRICS countries.
- Bhutan and Bangladesh are ranked better than India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is correct
Answer-c
Explanation:-
- Top 10 Countries in 2016 HCI: Finland (1st position), Norway (2nd), Switzerland (3rd), Japan (4th), Sweden (5th), New Zealand (6th), Denmark (7th), Netherlands (8th), Canada (9th) and Belgium (10th).
- India’s Neighbours: Sri Lanka (50th), China (71st), Bhutan (91st), Bangladesh (104th), Nepal (108th) and Pakistan (118th).
- Among BRICS countries: India is ranked lowest as against Russia (28th), China (71st), Brazil (83rd) and South Africa (8th).
- In the 2015 edition of HCI, India had ranked 100th out of total 124 countries.
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Centre’s Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2016.
- It will remove regulatory barriers to employ more people in various areas of economic activity.
- The model law should have to be adopted by state fully.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is correct
Answer a
Explanation:-
The model law, which is available to the States to either adopt fully or in a modified form
Q.5) Consider the following statements
1)UNHRC session is going on in Hague
2) 2017, FIFA-U-17 World Cup will be held in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is correct
Answer b
Explanation:- UNHRC session is going on in Geneva
Q.6) The provision regarding Uniform Civil Code has been made under which of the following articles?
a) Article 40
b) Article 42
c) Article 44
d) Article 46
Answer-c
Explanation:-Article 44 in The Constitution Of India
Uniform civil code for the citizens
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India
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