QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 29 NOVEMBER 2017
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsCommonly referred to as the ‘Delors Report’, this publication is associated with
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Solution: b.
UNESCO has long promoted a humanistic vision of learning based on principles of respect for life, human dignity, and cultural diversity, as well as social justice and international solidarity. This vision has been outlined in the two landmark publications, Learning to Be (1972) and Learning: The Treasure Within (1996). UNESCO is now building on these reports to rethink education in the current context of change, complexity, and uncertainty.
Learning: The Treasure Within, commonly referred to as the ‘Delors Report’, proposes a holistic and integrated vision of education based on the paradigms of lifelong learning, and the four pillars of learning to be, to know, to do, and to live together.
Improvisation: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173927;
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Solution: b.
UNESCO has long promoted a humanistic vision of learning based on principles of respect for life, human dignity, and cultural diversity, as well as social justice and international solidarity. This vision has been outlined in the two landmark publications, Learning to Be (1972) and Learning: The Treasure Within (1996). UNESCO is now building on these reports to rethink education in the current context of change, complexity, and uncertainty.
Learning: The Treasure Within, commonly referred to as the ‘Delors Report’, proposes a holistic and integrated vision of education based on the paradigms of lifelong learning, and the four pillars of learning to be, to know, to do, and to live together.
Improvisation: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173927;
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit, being held in South Asia for the first time, is being hosted by India in partnership with
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Solution: d.
- The Summit is being held in South Asia for the first time. It brings together leading investors, entrepreneurs, academicians, think-tanks and other stakeholders to propel the global entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- The theme for this edition of the GES is “Women First, Prosperity for All”.
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173932;
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Solution: d.
- The Summit is being held in South Asia for the first time. It brings together leading investors, entrepreneurs, academicians, think-tanks and other stakeholders to propel the global entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- The theme for this edition of the GES is “Women First, Prosperity for All”.
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173932;
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsIn addition to the National Anti-profiteering Authority, the institutional mechanisms for effective implementation of the “anti-profiteering” measures enshrined in the GST rules consist of
1.State level Screening Committees
2.Directorate General of Safeguards in the Central Board of Excise and Customs
- A Standing Committee at the Centre
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: c.
In addition to the Authority, the institutional mechanism for effective implementation of the “anti-profiteering” measures enshrined in the GST rules consists of a Standing Committee, State level Screening Committees and the Directorate General of Safeguards in the Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC).
Consumers who are aggrieved that there has been no commensurate reduction in prices may apply for relief to the Screening Committee in the State. After forming a prima facie view on the substance of the application, the matter would be referred to a Standing Committee at the Centre. The Standing Committee shall, in turn, ask the Director General of Safeguards, CBEC to carry out detailed investigation. The Director General of Safeguards shall report its findings to the Authority. The Screening Committee is expected to look into complaints of local nature while the Standing Committee would ordinarily enquire into cases of mass impact with All India ramification.
Once the Authority confirms there is justification to apply anti-profiteering measures, it has the authority to order the business concerned to reduce its prices or return the undue benefit availed along with interest @18% to the consumers of the goods or services. If the undue benefit cannot be passed on to the consumers, it can be ordered to be deposited in the Consumer Welfare Fund. The Authority also has the power to impose penalty on the defaulting business or even order the cancellation of its registration under GST.
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Solution: c.
In addition to the Authority, the institutional mechanism for effective implementation of the “anti-profiteering” measures enshrined in the GST rules consists of a Standing Committee, State level Screening Committees and the Directorate General of Safeguards in the Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC).
Consumers who are aggrieved that there has been no commensurate reduction in prices may apply for relief to the Screening Committee in the State. After forming a prima facie view on the substance of the application, the matter would be referred to a Standing Committee at the Centre. The Standing Committee shall, in turn, ask the Director General of Safeguards, CBEC to carry out detailed investigation. The Director General of Safeguards shall report its findings to the Authority. The Screening Committee is expected to look into complaints of local nature while the Standing Committee would ordinarily enquire into cases of mass impact with All India ramification.
Once the Authority confirms there is justification to apply anti-profiteering measures, it has the authority to order the business concerned to reduce its prices or return the undue benefit availed along with interest @18% to the consumers of the goods or services. If the undue benefit cannot be passed on to the consumers, it can be ordered to be deposited in the Consumer Welfare Fund. The Authority also has the power to impose penalty on the defaulting business or even order the cancellation of its registration under GST.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe nodal agency for coordinating the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) is
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Solution: a.
Saubhagya is a scheme launched to achieve universal household electrification in all parts of the country. Keeping in view the role of electricity in human and socio-economic development, Government of India has formulated the scheme to ensure last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified urban and rural households in the country. All States and Union Territories of the country are required to complete household electrification in their respective jurisdiction by 31st March, 2019.
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC), a Navaratna CPSE under the Ministry of Power has been appointed as the nodal agency for coordinating the implementation of the scheme. The prospective beneficiary households for free electricity connections under the scheme will be identified using Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC), 2011 data.
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Solution: a.
Saubhagya is a scheme launched to achieve universal household electrification in all parts of the country. Keeping in view the role of electricity in human and socio-economic development, Government of India has formulated the scheme to ensure last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified urban and rural households in the country. All States and Union Territories of the country are required to complete household electrification in their respective jurisdiction by 31st March, 2019.
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC), a Navaratna CPSE under the Ministry of Power has been appointed as the nodal agency for coordinating the implementation of the scheme. The prospective beneficiary households for free electricity connections under the scheme will be identified using Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC), 2011 data.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1.India is one of the founder members of the International Maritime Organisation
2.India is a co-chair of the Working Group on Maritime Situational Awareness under the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia
3.India is a member state of the Arctic Council
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b.
“… India has benefitted immensely from the free and frank deliberations and exchange of ideas in IMO. As we expand our maritime activities, the guidance of IMO will become even more valuable. India has been one of the founder members of IMO and has been part of the IMO Council since then, except in 1983-84. In Category B of the Council, India represents the developing world and the nations with the largest share in international sea borne trade… India remains an observer member of the Arctic Council… India continues to participate in all global forum to eradicate piracy in the Somalia region. India has been elected as a Co-chair for Working Group 1 of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS).”
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173933;
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=145976;
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Solution: b.
“… India has benefitted immensely from the free and frank deliberations and exchange of ideas in IMO. As we expand our maritime activities, the guidance of IMO will become even more valuable. India has been one of the founder members of IMO and has been part of the IMO Council since then, except in 1983-84. In Category B of the Council, India represents the developing world and the nations with the largest share in international sea borne trade… India remains an observer member of the Arctic Council… India continues to participate in all global forum to eradicate piracy in the Somalia region. India has been elected as a Co-chair for Working Group 1 of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS).”
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173933;
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=145976;
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