Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 20
22 January 2016
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2016
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are regarded as classical dance forms of India?
- Mohiniyattam
- Chhau
- Sattriya
- Kuchipudi
- Odissi
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Ans: c.
“Trained in Bharatnatyam, Kathakali and Mohiniyattom, Mrinalini Sarabhai was educated at Shantiniketan under Rabindranath Tagore.”
“Nurtured for centuries, dance in India has evolved in different parts of the country its own distinct style taking on the culture of that particular region, each acquiring its own flavour. Consequently a number of major styles of ‘art’ dance are known to us today, like Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi and Sattriya.” (Mohiniyattam has been classified as a classical dance, though not mentioned in the preceding paragraph; refer website)
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“Trained in Bharatnatyam, Kathakali and Mohiniyattom, Mrinalini Sarabhai was educated at Shantiniketan under Rabindranath Tagore.”
“Nurtured for centuries, dance in India has evolved in different parts of the country its own distinct style taking on the culture of that particular region, each acquiring its own flavour. Consequently a number of major styles of ‘art’ dance are known to us today, like Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi and Sattriya.” (Mohiniyattam has been classified as a classical dance, though not mentioned in the preceding paragraph; refer website)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The current tax-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio is around fourteen per cent
- The public health system has a budget of around one per cent of GDP
Which of the statements above is/are correct with respect to India?
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Ans: b.
As per Budget Estimates of 2014-15, total expenditure to GDP ratio was around 14 per cent. (Economic Survey 2014-15)
“The current tax-to-GDP ratio — of between 10 per cent and 11 per cent — is insufficient for meeting India’s huge challenges of inequalities”, the French economist said.
“The public health system in India has a budget of less than one per cent of GDP as compared with almost three per cent in China.”
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Ans: b.
As per Budget Estimates of 2014-15, total expenditure to GDP ratio was around 14 per cent. (Economic Survey 2014-15)
“The current tax-to-GDP ratio — of between 10 per cent and 11 per cent — is insufficient for meeting India’s huge challenges of inequalities”, the French economist said.
“The public health system in India has a budget of less than one per cent of GDP as compared with almost three per cent in China.”
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 points“Committed to improving the state of the world” is the mission of
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4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following rights is/are NOT granted by the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
- Title rights are to be granted to concerned families only for land that is being cultivated by them as on December 13, 2005 and not thereafter
- The rights to use and/or collect Minor Forest Produce does not include timber
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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Ans: d.
Both are rights granted by the Forest Rights Act.
“What kind of rights do forest dwellers get under this Act?”
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Ans: d.
Both are rights granted by the Forest Rights Act.
“What kind of rights do forest dwellers get under this Act?”
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsMawlynnong village, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’, is known for its reputation as Asia’s cleanest village. Where is this village located?
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Ans: c.
“Home to the Khasi tribal people, Mawlynnong is famous for its exceptional cleanliness, far removed from the noise and dirt of other big cities.”
“Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’ has won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003. The village known for its cleanliness is located around 90 kms from Shillong and is a community based eco-tourism initiative.”
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Ans: c.
“Home to the Khasi tribal people, Mawlynnong is famous for its exceptional cleanliness, far removed from the noise and dirt of other big cities.”
“Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’ has won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003. The village known for its cleanliness is located around 90 kms from Shillong and is a community based eco-tourism initiative.”
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