Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 18
20 January 2016
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2016
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsFor India’s level of development,
- The share in total credit in the economy that is accounted for by banks is not unusual, viz. India is not over-banked
- Credit levels have been unusually high, which in turn has contributed to the unusual rise in Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: a.
“The trend line is downward sloping suggesting that banking should shrink in size over the course of development relative to other sources of funding such as capital markets. Here too, India is well placed; in fact it is below the trend line. India is neither over-banked nor are capital markets too small at this stage of development. That will have to change over time and the policy conditions should facilitate that transition but for the moment India is not an outlier.”
“As countries become richer, they tend on average to see a rise in credit, reflected in the upward sloping trend line. But again, India is close to the trend line, indicating that for its level of development, credit levels are reasonable.”
Page 82, 83, Economic Survey 2014-15 Volume 1
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Ans: a.
“The trend line is downward sloping suggesting that banking should shrink in size over the course of development relative to other sources of funding such as capital markets. Here too, India is well placed; in fact it is below the trend line. India is neither over-banked nor are capital markets too small at this stage of development. That will have to change over time and the policy conditions should facilitate that transition but for the moment India is not an outlier.”
“As countries become richer, they tend on average to see a rise in credit, reflected in the upward sloping trend line. But again, India is close to the trend line, indicating that for its level of development, credit levels are reasonable.”
Page 82, 83, Economic Survey 2014-15 Volume 1
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to an organization known as ‘Oxfam International’ which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
- It is an international confederation of which ‘Oxfam India’ is a member organisation
- The organization fights poverty and injustices which contribute to the former
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: d.
“Oxfam International was formed in 1995 by a group of independent non-governmental organizations. Their aim was to work together for greater impact on the international stage to reduce poverty and injustice.”
“The name “Oxfam” comes from the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, founded in Britain in 1942. As well as becoming a world leader in the delivery of emergency relief, Oxfam International implements long-term development programs in vulnerable communities. We are also part of a global movement, campaigning with others, for instance, to end unfair trade rules, demand better health and education services for all, and to combat climate change.”
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Ans: d.
“Oxfam International was formed in 1995 by a group of independent non-governmental organizations. Their aim was to work together for greater impact on the international stage to reduce poverty and injustice.”
“The name “Oxfam” comes from the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, founded in Britain in 1942. As well as becoming a world leader in the delivery of emergency relief, Oxfam International implements long-term development programs in vulnerable communities. We are also part of a global movement, campaigning with others, for instance, to end unfair trade rules, demand better health and education services for all, and to combat climate change.”
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3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Assamese ‘Gamocha’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It means ‘body wipe’, or literally a towel, but one which is multifunctional in practice
- It is mostly woven out of white threads with intricate inlays in red
- It is also known as ‘Japi’
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Ans: a.
‘Japi’ refers to the Assamese hat, made from tightly woven bamboo and/or cane and ‘tokou paat’ a large, palm leaf.
Read the caption accompanying this photo.
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Ans: a.
‘Japi’ refers to the Assamese hat, made from tightly woven bamboo and/or cane and ‘tokou paat’ a large, palm leaf.
Read the caption accompanying this photo.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe definition of ‘Stillbirth’ as recommended by World Health Organisation for international comparison is
Correct
Ans: c.
In option ‘c’, option ‘a’ is inherent.
“A baby born with no signs of life at or after 28 weeks’ gestation” also means that the baby might have died when in the womb, not necessarily during delivery. This WHO page says, “Almost half of stillbirths happen when the woman is in labour”.
Incorrect
Ans: c.
In option ‘c’, option ‘a’ is inherent.
“A baby born with no signs of life at or after 28 weeks’ gestation” also means that the baby might have died when in the womb, not necessarily during delivery. This WHO page says, “Almost half of stillbirths happen when the woman is in labour”.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points‘The Lancet’ is
Correct
Ans: a.
The Lancet began as an independent, international weekly general medical journal founded in 1823 by Thomas Wakley. Since its first issue (October 5, 1823), the journal has emphasised two distinct objectives—to inform and to reform.
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Ans: a.
The Lancet began as an independent, international weekly general medical journal founded in 1823 by Thomas Wakley. Since its first issue (October 5, 1823), the journal has emphasised two distinct objectives—to inform and to reform.
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