QUIZ – 2020: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 06 February 2020
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 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding India’s assistance and the countries associated.
- Operation Vanilla: Madagascar
- Operation Samudra Maitri: Indonesia
- Operation Maitri: Bangladesh
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
Recently India sent an amphibious warship, INS Airavat, to Madagascar in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to help in rescue efforts after the island nation was hit by a cyclone. As part of Operation Vanilla, the Navy delivered clothing, food and medicines, and also provided diving and communication assistance for evacuation. Operation Samudra Maitri is the relief effort launched by India to assist the victims of the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia. Operation Maitri (Operation Amity) was a rescue and relief operation in Nepal by the government of India and Indian armed forces in the aftermath of the April 2015 Nepal earthquake.
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Solution: c)
Recently India sent an amphibious warship, INS Airavat, to Madagascar in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to help in rescue efforts after the island nation was hit by a cyclone. As part of Operation Vanilla, the Navy delivered clothing, food and medicines, and also provided diving and communication assistance for evacuation. Operation Samudra Maitri is the relief effort launched by India to assist the victims of the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia. Operation Maitri (Operation Amity) was a rescue and relief operation in Nepal by the government of India and Indian armed forces in the aftermath of the April 2015 Nepal earthquake.
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2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Madagascar.
- Madagascar is the world’s second largest island country, located in Indian Ocean.
- Tropic of Capricorn passes through Madagascar.
- Mozambique Channel is located between Madagascar and Mauritius.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Mozambique Channel is an arm of the Indian Ocean located between the Southeast African countries of Madagascar and Mozambique.
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Solution: a)
Mozambique Channel is an arm of the Indian Ocean located between the Southeast African countries of Madagascar and Mozambique.
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3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- It is independent to United Nations.
- It is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping.
- India was re-elected as Member to the Council of the International Maritime Organization for two years (2018-19).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The International Maritime Organization – is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships.
The IMO’s primary purpose is to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping and its remit today includes safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, maritime security and the efficiency of shipping.
India was re-elected as Member of International Maritime Council for two years (2018-19)
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Solution: d)
The International Maritime Organization – is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships.
The IMO’s primary purpose is to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping and its remit today includes safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, maritime security and the efficiency of shipping.
India was re-elected as Member of International Maritime Council for two years (2018-19)
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4. Question
1 pointsHong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, recently seen in news is a law of which country
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Solution: c)
Tensions have risen following the U.S.’s passing of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 and the proposed Uighur Act.
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Solution: c)
Tensions have risen following the U.S.’s passing of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 and the proposed Uighur Act.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about RBI Board.
- The RBI Board is a body comprising officials from both the central bank and the Government of India.
- The Board recommends to the government the design, form and material of bank notes and also when and where they can serve as legal tender.
- The Central government cannot supersede the RBI Board and issue directions to the central bank.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
The RBI Board is a body comprising officials from the central bank and the Government of India, including officials nominated by the government. According to the RBI, the “general superintendence and direction of the affairs and business of the RBI is entrusted to the Central Board” and the Board exercises all powers and does all acts and things that are exercised by the RBI. The Board is also to recommend to the government the design, form and material of bank notes and also when and where they can serve as legal tender. The Board consists of official directors, who include the Governor and up to four Deputy Governors, non-official directors, who include up to ten directors from various fields and two government officials, and one director from each of four local boards of the RBI. Section 7 of the RBI Act basically empowers the government to supersede the RBI Board and issue directions to the central bank if they are considered to be “necessary in public interest”.
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Solution: b)
The RBI Board is a body comprising officials from the central bank and the Government of India, including officials nominated by the government. According to the RBI, the “general superintendence and direction of the affairs and business of the RBI is entrusted to the Central Board” and the Board exercises all powers and does all acts and things that are exercised by the RBI. The Board is also to recommend to the government the design, form and material of bank notes and also when and where they can serve as legal tender. The Board consists of official directors, who include the Governor and up to four Deputy Governors, non-official directors, who include up to ten directors from various fields and two government officials, and one director from each of four local boards of the RBI. Section 7 of the RBI Act basically empowers the government to supersede the RBI Board and issue directions to the central bank if they are considered to be “necessary in public interest”.
