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Puucho CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Government securities.
- Government securities include treasury bills, government bonds and State Development Loans.
- Retail investors cannot directly participate in the government securities market.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
The Reserve Bank of India unveiled a scheme allowing retail investors to directly participate in the government securities market. They can open and maintain a ‘Retail Direct Gilt Account’ (RDG Account) with the RBI through a portal, which will also provide access to primary issuance of G-Secs and the secondary market as well.
What are G-Secs?
These are debt instruments, issued by the government. They are considered the safest form of investment; the government will not default as it has the option to raise funds through taxes and other means if it faces challenges in repayment. Retail investors have been allowed to buy and sell treasury bills, government bonds, sovereign gold bonds as well as State Development Loans.
Retail investors have been allowed to trade with a minimum investment of Rs 10,000.
IncorrectSolution: a)
The Reserve Bank of India unveiled a scheme allowing retail investors to directly participate in the government securities market. They can open and maintain a ‘Retail Direct Gilt Account’ (RDG Account) with the RBI through a portal, which will also provide access to primary issuance of G-Secs and the secondary market as well.
What are G-Secs?
These are debt instruments, issued by the government. They are considered the safest form of investment; the government will not default as it has the option to raise funds through taxes and other means if it faces challenges in repayment. Retail investors have been allowed to buy and sell treasury bills, government bonds, sovereign gold bonds as well as State Development Loans.
Retail investors have been allowed to trade with a minimum investment of Rs 10,000.
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Question 2 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Dholavira.
- Here the walls were made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites.
- Extensive mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira.
- It was also a hub of manufacturing jewellery made of shells and semi-precious stones.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
The site has a fortified citadel, a middle town and a lower town with walls made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites.
Archaeologists cites a cascading series of water reservoirs, outer fortification, two multi-purpose grounds — one of which was used for festivities and as a marketplace — nine gates with unique designs, and funerary architecture featuring tumulus — hemispherical structures like the Buddhist Stupas— as some of the unique features of the Dholavira site.
While unlike graves at other IVC sites, no mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira.
Remains of a copper smelter indicate of Harappans, who lived in Dholavira, knew metallurgy. It is believed that traders of Dholavira used to source copper ore from present-day Rajasthan and Oman and UAE and export finished products. It was also a hub of manufacturing jewellery made of shells and semi-precious stones, like agate and used to export timber.
IncorrectSolution: b)
The site has a fortified citadel, a middle town and a lower town with walls made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites.
Archaeologists cites a cascading series of water reservoirs, outer fortification, two multi-purpose grounds — one of which was used for festivities and as a marketplace — nine gates with unique designs, and funerary architecture featuring tumulus — hemispherical structures like the Buddhist Stupas— as some of the unique features of the Dholavira site.
While unlike graves at other IVC sites, no mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira.
Remains of a copper smelter indicate of Harappans, who lived in Dholavira, knew metallurgy. It is believed that traders of Dholavira used to source copper ore from present-day Rajasthan and Oman and UAE and export finished products. It was also a hub of manufacturing jewellery made of shells and semi-precious stones, like agate and used to export timber.
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Question 3 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Budapest Convention.
- It is the first international treaty seeking to address Internet and computer crime by harmonizing national laws and increasing cooperation among nations.
- It was drawn up by UN Security Council.
- India is a signatory to the Convention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
Budapest Convention
- Also known as the Convention on Cybercrime, it is the first international treaty seeking to address Internet and computer crime by harmonizing national laws, improving investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations.
- It was drawn up by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, with the active participation of the Council of Europe’s observer states Canada, Japan, South Africa and the United States.
- It is open for ratification even to states that are not members of the Council of Europe.
As of September 2019, 64 states have ratified the convention.
India did not participate in the negotiation of the Convention and thus is worried about it.
IncorrectSolution: a)
Budapest Convention
- Also known as the Convention on Cybercrime, it is the first international treaty seeking to address Internet and computer crime by harmonizing national laws, improving investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations.
- It was drawn up by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, with the active participation of the Council of Europe’s observer states Canada, Japan, South Africa and the United States.
- It is open for ratification even to states that are not members of the Council of Europe.
As of September 2019, 64 states have ratified the convention.
India did not participate in the negotiation of the Convention and thus is worried about it.
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Question 4 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB).
- It is the largest association of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) worldwide.
- Election Commission of India holds the Chairmanship of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Election Commission of India has completed one year of Chairmanship of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB).
About The Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB):
- It is the largest association of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) worldwide.
- Established on October 14, 2013 in Song-do, South Korea.
- Permanent secretariat is located at Seoul.
- Aims to foster efficiency and effectiveness in conducting free, fair, transparent and participative elections worldwide.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Election Commission of India has completed one year of Chairmanship of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB).
About The Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB):
- It is the largest association of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) worldwide.
- Established on October 14, 2013 in Song-do, South Korea.
- Permanent secretariat is located at Seoul.
- Aims to foster efficiency and effectiveness in conducting free, fair, transparent and participative elections worldwide.
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Question 5 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Machine to Machine communications (M2M).
- Machine to Machine communications refer to automated applications which involve machines or devices communicating through a network without human intervention.
- It enables data to be transmitted from one device to another device through wired and wireless communications networks.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectSolution: d)
M2M communications refer to automated applications which involve machines or devices communicating through a network without human intervention. Sensors and communication modules are embedded within M2M devices, enabling data to be transmitted from one device to another device through wired and wireless communications networks.
IncorrectSolution: d)
M2M communications refer to automated applications which involve machines or devices communicating through a network without human intervention. Sensors and communication modules are embedded within M2M devices, enabling data to be transmitted from one device to another device through wired and wireless communications networks.
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