Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 78
23 March 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
2 pointsThe Government of India is promoting bio-fertilizers through which of the following schemes?
- National Mission of Sustainable Development
- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
- Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
- National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm
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2. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following statements about the South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Centre (SARTTAC) is correct?
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Solution: a.
“The South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center (SARTTAC) is expected to become the focal point for planning, coordinating, and implementing the IMF’s capacity development activities in the region on a wide range of areas, including macroeconomic and fiscal management, monetary operations, financial sector regulation and supervision, and macroeconomic statistics. The Center will help address existing training needs and respond to the demand for IMF training in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, while bringing the region’s training volume on par with those of other regions.”
“The IMF offers technical assistance and training to member countries in addition to economic and financial surveillance, and lending operations. The IMF’s technical assistance helps member countries develop institutions that are more effective, and legal frameworks and policies that can be used to promote economic stability and growth, while training strengthens the capacity of member countries’ officials to analyze economic developments and formulate and implement effective policies.”
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Solution: a.
“The South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center (SARTTAC) is expected to become the focal point for planning, coordinating, and implementing the IMF’s capacity development activities in the region on a wide range of areas, including macroeconomic and fiscal management, monetary operations, financial sector regulation and supervision, and macroeconomic statistics. The Center will help address existing training needs and respond to the demand for IMF training in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, while bringing the region’s training volume on par with those of other regions.”
“The IMF offers technical assistance and training to member countries in addition to economic and financial surveillance, and lending operations. The IMF’s technical assistance helps member countries develop institutions that are more effective, and legal frameworks and policies that can be used to promote economic stability and growth, while training strengthens the capacity of member countries’ officials to analyze economic developments and formulate and implement effective policies.”
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2 pointsWhich of the following steps is the Election Commission of India NOT permitted to take, to ensure greater voter turnout during elections?
- It can set up separate polling stations exclusively for leprosy patients
- In certain areas, if women due to social practice or custom feel inhibited in mingling with male members, separate polling stations for men and women can be provided
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Solution: d.
The Election Commission of India can take literally any steps to ensure greater voter turnout.
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Solution: d.
The Election Commission of India can take literally any steps to ensure greater voter turnout.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following international institutional are located in Belgium :
1) NATO Headquarters.
2) European Parliament.
3) European Central Bank.Choose from given options
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Solution : A (1 & 2 Only).
Headquarters of ECB (European Central Bank) is in Frankfurt, Germany.Incorrect
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Headquarters of ECB (European Central Bank) is in Frankfurt, Germany. -
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2 pointsWhich of the following is true about Commonwealth of Nations
1) All the member countries must have a British colonial past.
2) Nepal is also a part of Commonwealth of Nations.Choose the correct answers from codes below:
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Solution : D.
Having British colonial past is not a prerequisite. Rwanda is a member of commonwealth despite having no British colonial past.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8384930.stm Nepal is not a member of Commonwealth of Nations.
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Solution : D.
Having British colonial past is not a prerequisite. Rwanda is a member of commonwealth despite having no British colonial past.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8384930.stm Nepal is not a member of Commonwealth of Nations.
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