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Puucho CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Amnesty International.
- Amnesty International is a United Nations backed organisation focused on human rights.
- The organisation was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its “campaign against torture”.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Amnesty International is a non-governmental organisation focused on human rights.
- The stated objective of the organisation is “to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights, and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated.”
- The organisation was awarded the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize for its “campaign against torture,” and the United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights in 1978.
- In the field of international human rights organisations, Amnesty has the second longest history, after the International Federation for Human Rights and broadest name recognition.
IncorrectSolution: b)
Amnesty International is a non-governmental organisation focused on human rights.
- The stated objective of the organisation is “to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights, and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated.”
- The organisation was awarded the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize for its “campaign against torture,” and the United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights in 1978.
- In the field of international human rights organisations, Amnesty has the second longest history, after the International Federation for Human Rights and broadest name recognition.
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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)
Currently, in an unlikely event of a bank failing in India, a depositor has a claim to a maximum of Rs 5 lakh per account as insurance cover. The cover of Rs 5 lakh per depositor is provided by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), which is a fully owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India. Depositors having more than Rs 5 lakh in their account have no legal recourse to recover funds in case a bank collapses.
Deposits in public and private sector banks, local area banks, small finance banks, regional rural banks, cooperative banks, Indian branches of foreign banks and payments banks are all insured by the DICGC. The premium for this insurance is paid by banks to the DICGC, and not be passed on to depositors.
IncorrectSolution: b)
Currently, in an unlikely event of a bank failing in India, a depositor has a claim to a maximum of Rs 5 lakh per account as insurance cover. The cover of Rs 5 lakh per depositor is provided by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), which is a fully owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India. Depositors having more than Rs 5 lakh in their account have no legal recourse to recover funds in case a bank collapses.
Deposits in public and private sector banks, local area banks, small finance banks, regional rural banks, cooperative banks, Indian branches of foreign banks and payments banks are all insured by the DICGC. The premium for this insurance is paid by banks to the DICGC, and not be passed on to depositors.
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Question 3 of 5
1 points
The Golden Crescent region comprises
- Afghanistan
- Iran
- Thailand
- Myanmar
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: a)
The Golden Crescent is the name given to one of Asia’s two principal areas of illicit opium production (with the other being the Golden Triangle), located at the crossroads of Central, South, and Western Asia. This space overlaps three nations, Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.
The Golden Triangle is the area where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers.
IncorrectSolution: a)
The Golden Crescent is the name given to one of Asia’s two principal areas of illicit opium production (with the other being the Golden Triangle), located at the crossroads of Central, South, and Western Asia. This space overlaps three nations, Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.
The Golden Triangle is the area where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers.
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Question 4 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.
- All the G-20 nations are members of AIIB.
- China is the largest shareholder in the bank followed by India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.
The Parties (57 founding members) to agreement comprise the Membership of the Bank.
- It is headquartered in Beijing.
- It commenced operations in January 2016.
Aim:
By investing in sustainable infrastructure and other productive sectors today, it aims to connect people, services and markets that over time will impact the lives of billions and build a better future.
Membership:
- There are more than 100 members now.
- Fourteen of the G-20 nations are AIIB members including France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.
Voting Rights:
- China is the largest shareholder with 26.61 % voting shares in the bank followed by India (7.6%), Russia (6.01%) and Germany (4.2 %).
The regional members hold 75% of the total voting power in the Bank.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.
The Parties (57 founding members) to agreement comprise the Membership of the Bank.
- It is headquartered in Beijing.
- It commenced operations in January 2016.
Aim:
By investing in sustainable infrastructure and other productive sectors today, it aims to connect people, services and markets that over time will impact the lives of billions and build a better future.
Membership:
- There are more than 100 members now.
- Fourteen of the G-20 nations are AIIB members including France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.
Voting Rights:
- China is the largest shareholder with 26.61 % voting shares in the bank followed by India (7.6%), Russia (6.01%) and Germany (4.2 %).
The regional members hold 75% of the total voting power in the Bank.
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Question 5 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR).
- Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) technique is used for determining the structure of organic compounds.
- It can be used to test the adulterants in food.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) is the most powerful technique for determining the structure of organic compounds. NMR techniques are used successfully in various food systems for quality control and research.
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said the investigation found that the honey sold by 10 out of 13 brands in Indian markets are adulterated with sugar syrup. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) tests managed to expose the adulteration.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) is the most powerful technique for determining the structure of organic compounds. NMR techniques are used successfully in various food systems for quality control and research.
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said the investigation found that the honey sold by 10 out of 13 brands in Indian markets are adulterated with sugar syrup. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) tests managed to expose the adulteration.
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