QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 07 June 2019
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 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Anti-Defection Law
- It was introduced by the 52nd Amendment in 1985 during tenure of Rajiv Gandhi.
- A party could be merged into another if at least one-thirds of its party legislators voted for the merger and anti-defection doesn’t apply in this case
- If a member has been elected as “Independent”, he / she would be disqualified if joined a political party.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Correct
Solution: D
All the statements given above are correct.
In News: Speaker endorses merger of 12 Cong. MLAs with ruling TRS
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the statements given above are correct.
In News: Speaker endorses merger of 12 Cong. MLAs with ruling TRS
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Testing Agency (NTA)
- It has been established as a premier, specialist, autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions.
- The National Testing Agency is entrusted to address all such issues using best in every field, from test preparation, to test delivery and to test marking.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
- National Testing Agency (NTA) has been established as a premier, specialist, autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions.
- To assess competence of candidates for admissions and recruitment has always been a challenge in terms of matching with research based international standards, efficiency, transparency and error free delivery. The National Testing Agency is entrusted to address all such issues using best in every field, from test preparation, to test delivery and to test marking.
In News: Entrance-based courses an alternative for DU hopefuls
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Solution: C
- National Testing Agency (NTA) has been established as a premier, specialist, autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions.
- To assess competence of candidates for admissions and recruitment has always been a challenge in terms of matching with research based international standards, efficiency, transparency and error free delivery. The National Testing Agency is entrusted to address all such issues using best in every field, from test preparation, to test delivery and to test marking.
In News: Entrance-based courses an alternative for DU hopefuls
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
- Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance.
- The SCO is widely regarded as the “alliance of the East”, due to its growing centrality in Asia-Pacific, and has been the primary security pillar of the region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization founded in Shanghai on 15 June 2001 by six countries, People’s Republic of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
The main objectives of the SCO are to (i) strengthen relations among member states; (ii) promote cooperation in political affairs, economics and trade, scientific-technical, cultural, and educational spheres as well as in energy, transportation, tourism, and environmental protection; (iv) safeguard regional peace, security, and stability; and (v) create a democratic, equitable international political and economic order.
In News: ModiKhan meeting unlikely in Bishkek
Incorrect
Solution: C
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization founded in Shanghai on 15 June 2001 by six countries, People’s Republic of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
The main objectives of the SCO are to (i) strengthen relations among member states; (ii) promote cooperation in political affairs, economics and trade, scientific-technical, cultural, and educational spheres as well as in energy, transportation, tourism, and environmental protection; (iv) safeguard regional peace, security, and stability; and (v) create a democratic, equitable international political and economic order.
In News: ModiKhan meeting unlikely in Bishkek
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)
- NBFC is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds/debentures/securities issued by Government.
- NBFC can accept demand deposits
- NBFC do not form part of the payment and settlement system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
NBFCs are doing functions similar to banks. What is difference between banks & NBFCs?
NBFCs lend and make investments and hence their activities are akin to that of banks; however there are a few differences as given below:
- NBFC cannot accept demand deposits;
- NBFCs do not form part of the payment and settlement system and cannot issue cheques drawn on itself;
iii. deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation is not available to depositors of NBFCs, unlike in case of banks.
https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/FAQView.aspx?Id=92
In News: Keeping close watch on NBFCs, says Shaktikanta Das
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Solution: D
NBFCs are doing functions similar to banks. What is difference between banks & NBFCs?
NBFCs lend and make investments and hence their activities are akin to that of banks; however there are a few differences as given below:
- NBFC cannot accept demand deposits;
- NBFCs do not form part of the payment and settlement system and cannot issue cheques drawn on itself;
iii. deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation is not available to depositors of NBFCs, unlike in case of banks.
https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/FAQView.aspx?Id=92
In News: Keeping close watch on NBFCs, says Shaktikanta Das
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- India has highest population in South Asia followed by Pakistan
- India is the only country which shares border with maximum number of countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
In News: South Asia is top priority: Jaishankar
Incorrect
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
In News: South Asia is top priority: Jaishankar
