QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 15 November 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 Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
- The Inter-Parliamentary Union is the UN organization consisting of national parliaments.
- The IPU facilitates parliamentary diplomacy and empowers parliaments and parliamentarians to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development around the world.
- A resolution is passed by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), urging legislatures to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The IPU is the global organization of national parliaments.
The IPU facilitates parliamentary diplomacy and empowers parliaments and parliamentarians to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development around the world.
A resolution passed by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), an international organisation of parliaments of sovereign states, has urged legislatures to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030.
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Solution: c)
The IPU is the global organization of national parliaments.
The IPU facilitates parliamentary diplomacy and empowers parliaments and parliamentarians to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development around the world.
A resolution passed by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), an international organisation of parliaments of sovereign states, has urged legislatures to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan.
- It aims to revive lakes in cities and create awareness amongst citizens about the importance of lakes in urban areas.
- It is launched by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
- School/college students of Eco-clubs, district administration, institutions, volunteers and local communities are involved.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
To strive to make our beaches clean and create awareness amongst citizens about the importance of coastal ecosystems, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) are undertaking a mass cleanliness-cum-awareness drive in 50 identified beaches under the “Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan”, from 11th -17th November, 2019. The identified beaches are in 10 coastal States/Union Territories (UTs) namely Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. The beaches have been identified after the consultation with the States/UTs.
The cleaning drives in all beaches are being undertaken, involving school/college students of Eco-clubs, district administration, institutions, volunteers, local communities and other stakeholders. State Nodal Agencies for the Eco-clubs will be facilitating the week long intensive cleanliness drive in all 10 States/UTs. Nodal teachers from the Eco-clubs will be present at the sites during the entire cleanliness drive. MoEF&CC officials have also been deputed to monitor the implementation of the drive.
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Solution: c)
To strive to make our beaches clean and create awareness amongst citizens about the importance of coastal ecosystems, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) are undertaking a mass cleanliness-cum-awareness drive in 50 identified beaches under the “Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan”, from 11th -17th November, 2019. The identified beaches are in 10 coastal States/Union Territories (UTs) namely Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. The beaches have been identified after the consultation with the States/UTs.
The cleaning drives in all beaches are being undertaken, involving school/college students of Eco-clubs, district administration, institutions, volunteers, local communities and other stakeholders. State Nodal Agencies for the Eco-clubs will be facilitating the week long intensive cleanliness drive in all 10 States/UTs. Nodal teachers from the Eco-clubs will be present at the sites during the entire cleanliness drive. MoEF&CC officials have also been deputed to monitor the implementation of the drive.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding 6th Schedule of Constitution of India.
- It deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the states of Assam, Manipur, Tripura and Mizoram.
- The governor is empowered to organise and re-organise the autonomous districts.
- The Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019 seeks to increase the financial and executive powers of the Autonomous Councilsin the Sixth Schedule areas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
- 6th schedule deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
- The governor is empowered to organise and re-organise the autonomous districts.
- If there are different tribes in an autonomous district, the governor can divide the district into several autonomous regions.
- The governor can appoint a commission to examine and report on any matter relating to the administrationof the autonomous districts or regions. He may dissolve a district or regional council on the recommendation of the commission.
- 125th amendment bill seeks to increase the financial and executive powers of the 10 Autonomous Councilsin the Sixth Schedule areas of the northeastern region.
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Solution: d)
- 6th schedule deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
- The governor is empowered to organise and re-organise the autonomous districts.
- If there are different tribes in an autonomous district, the governor can divide the district into several autonomous regions.
- The governor can appoint a commission to examine and report on any matter relating to the administrationof the autonomous districts or regions. He may dissolve a district or regional council on the recommendation of the commission.
- 125th amendment bill seeks to increase the financial and executive powers of the 10 Autonomous Councilsin the Sixth Schedule areas of the northeastern region.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding World Energy Council.
- World Energy Council is the UN-accredited global energy body, representing the entire energy spectrum composed of governments, private and state corporations, academia, NGOs and energy-related stakeholders.
- World Energy Congress is the World Energy Council’s global flagship event, which is the longest-running and most influential energy event in the world.
- India hosted the 2019 World Energy Congress.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Abu Dhabi hosted the 24th World Energy Congress.
World Energy Congress is the World Energy Council’s global flagship event.
- It offers a unique platform for global energy leaders to explore new energy futures, critical innovation areas, and new strategies.
- Held every three years and positioned as the flagship event of the World Energy Council, the Congress is the longest-running and most influential energy event in the world.
World Energy Council:
- Formed in 1923, the Council is the UN-accredited global energy body, representing the entire energy spectrum,
- Composed of more than 3,000 member organisations located in over 90 countries and drawn from governments, private and state corporations, academia, NGOs and energy-related stakeholders.
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Solution: a)
Abu Dhabi hosted the 24th World Energy Congress.
World Energy Congress is the World Energy Council’s global flagship event.
- It offers a unique platform for global energy leaders to explore new energy futures, critical innovation areas, and new strategies.
- Held every three years and positioned as the flagship event of the World Energy Council, the Congress is the longest-running and most influential energy event in the world.
World Energy Council:
- Formed in 1923, the Council is the UN-accredited global energy body, representing the entire energy spectrum,
- Composed of more than 3,000 member organisations located in over 90 countries and drawn from governments, private and state corporations, academia, NGOs and energy-related stakeholders.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bhashan Char Island.
1. The Bhashan Char island is located east of Hatiya island in the South East Bangladesh.
2. Bhashan Char island is formed on the mouth of river Meghna.
3. It was recently in news for relocation of Rohingya refugees to Bhashan Char Island.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
Approximately 6000-7000 Rohingya refugees have agreed to be relocated to the newly built camp on the Bhashan Char Island.
The Bhashan Char is an uninhabited island around 30 kilometre east of Hatiya island in the South East Bangladesh. Hatiya has a population of 600,000. Bhashan Char island was formed about two decades ago on the mouth of river Meghna.
While the government planned to relocate Rohingyas, environmentalists say that the Bhashan Char falls in an ecologically fragile area prone to floods, erosion and cyclone.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
Approximately 6000-7000 Rohingya refugees have agreed to be relocated to the newly built camp on the Bhashan Char Island.
The Bhashan Char is an uninhabited island around 30 kilometre east of Hatiya island in the South East Bangladesh. Hatiya has a population of 600,000. Bhashan Char island was formed about two decades ago on the mouth of river Meghna.
While the government planned to relocate Rohingyas, environmentalists say that the Bhashan Char falls in an ecologically fragile area prone to floods, erosion and cyclone.
